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The heart is not good, soak your feet with hot water.
According to Japanese media reports, Japanese researchers have studied patients with heart disease and found that soaking feet with hot water can help improve cardiovascular function.
Kazuo Komura of the National Center for Circulatory Organs in Japan and others conducted a two-week experiment on four patients waiting for heart transplantation.
The researchers asked patients to soak their feet in hot water for 15 minutes every day, and then keep warm. The results show that the cardiovascular function of these patients has been improved to varying degrees.
Researchers believe that soaking feet with hot water can raise body temperature, promote blood flow in peripheral blood vessels more smoothly, and reduce the burden on the heart.
In fact, the benefits of soaking feet don't stop there. Viewed from the angle, there are reflex zones and numerous acupoints on the feet.
When people soak their feet with hot water, they will * * * acupoints and reflex zones, which will promote the blood circulation of the feet and even the whole body, thus accelerating the metabolism of the body and playing a role in mediating the whole body.
For example, Yongquan point and Taichong point, which are familiar to everyone, can tonify the kidney and protect the liver after warming.
If the large intestine reflex area of the sole of the foot can also play a role in relaxing bowels. In addition, soaking feet accelerates blood circulation and makes people sweat, which can not only relieve fatigue, but also make some toxins excreted with sweat.
Soaking feet also pays attention to:
First of all, keep the temperature of foot bath water slightly higher than human body temperature, not exceeding 38~40 degrees Celsius.
Secondly, foot bath time depends on age.
For the elderly, it is generally appropriate to soak for 20~, but for the elderly with low blood pressure and weak body, soaking for 20 minutes every day is enough to prevent vasodilation and lower blood pressure.
For children, because the skin is delicate, it is best not to soak feet more than. Young people can soak in 15~20 minutes every day.
In addition, the foot bath water should not be too shallow, at least not over the foot. Of course, even the calf will be soaked together, and the effect will be better.
Treatment of dysmenorrhea by soaking feet and activating blood circulation
Now people's living conditions have improved, and many people have shower facilities at home, so they can take a bath at any time and wash their feet together, so many friends don't understand why they should emphasize foot bathing.
First, why do you want to soak your feet?
First of all, The foot has been considered as the second heart of the human body since ancient times. Theoretically speaking, the foot is farthest from the human heart and bears the heaviest burden. So this place is most likely to lead to poor blood circulation, especially people who often feel cold hands and feet. Soaking feet is an excellent method.
Second, the acupoints, reflex zones and meridians of the foot. Many people have had pedicures. When the teacher presses our feet, they will feel pain and soreness. This situation basically shows that there is something wrong with our corresponding visceral reflex zone. So, when we finish, we will feel relaxed all over.
Third, it has a good auxiliary effect on many treatments. People often say: "the rich take tonic, and the poor soak their feet." It can be seen that soaking feet plays a great role. Especially in modern society, the extensive use of air conditioners and people's general love of cold food make their bodies cold and wet. By soaking your feet, you can accelerate the discharge of cold in your body.
Second, how to soak your feet correctly?
First, how to choose a foot bath bucket?
Buy a deep wooden barrel, the kind that can put the whole calf in. Why choose wooden barrels? First, it is easier to keep warm, and second, it is close to nature. Someone told me that the liver governs wood and the kidney governs water. Such bubbles can help detoxify the liver and kidney. Whether it really makes sense, I have no way to prove it. Anyway, I soak my feet in wooden barrels, which is more comfortable than plastic barrels.
Second, how to choose heating equipment.
This kind of foot bath bucket sold in the market has no heating equipment, so when we soak our feet, sometimes we feel that the water is cold, and we have to heat the water, because we need someone to help us, which makes us feel more troublesome. I thought of a simple way, that is, to quickly heat it with boiling water and put it in a bucket as a heating device, which is simple and economical. However, some netizens may think that this will not leak electricity and will not burn. I think it may be a little dangerous, but I have used it for more than two years. As long as I pay attention, I haven't found this problem. If you are not at ease, you can take your feet out when you heat them and put them back when you heat them.
Third, how to confirm the foot soaking effect.
So what is a good foot? It is good to soak in your back and feel a little damp, or sweat on your forehead. Be careful not to sweat. Because sweat is the liquid of the heart. Sweating too much will make you sad. As long as you sweat a little, you will be fine, which means that your meridians are connected from top to bottom. This is also a way to prove whether your meridians are open or not. I usually sweat in 20 minutes at most, but some people need to soak for a long time before sweating, and some people don't even sweat. Of course, if you don't sweat after soaking for 40 minutes, don't soak. Soaking for too long is bad for your health. Take your time. Maybe today, tomorrow and a week later, you won't sweat. If you really don't sweat, don't force it.
Fourth, whether to add Chinese medicine to the foot bath.
Many people who have done pedicure know that they should soak their feet before * *, and they also put Chinese medicine noodles. Whether to put Chinese medicine or not depends on the situation. If soaking in white water can make you sweat, it means that your meridians are very smooth and you don't need to put Chinese medicine. If you don't sweat after soaking in white water, you need to add some Chinese medicine. The main purpose of adding traditional Chinese medicine is to promote blood circulation.
Fifthly, the best water temperature for soaking feet is 42℃
The water temperature for soaking feet should not be too hot or too cold, and it is generally appropriate to keep it at 38℃ ~ 43℃. If conditions permit, you can put your feet in water around 38℃ first, and then let the bath water gradually heat up to around 42℃ to keep the water temperature. When soaking your feet, water usually overflows your ankles, so you should rub it often. However, diabetic patients should pay attention to that because the skin is not sensitive to the outside world, water with too high temperature can easily lead to burns.
Sixth, the best time to soak your feet is 9 pm.
The reason for choosing this time period is that the kidney meridian is weak in qi and blood. At this time, after soaking feet to increase body heat, blood vessels in the body will expand, which is conducive to promoting blood circulation, thus promoting blood circulation in the body. At the same time, the nerves that have been nervous for a day and the kidneys that have been tired for a day during the day are completely relaxed and fully adjusted by soaking their feet, achieving the best effect of nourishing the kidneys, and people will feel comfortable. Avoid soaking feet when you are full, hungry or eating, and it is not appropriate to soak feet within half an hour after meals, which will affect the blood supply to the stomach.
Seventh, who can't soak their feet?
Healthy people can soak their feet in hot springs, but special people should pay attention. For example, patients with heart disease and cardiac insufficiency, people with low blood pressure and frequent dizziness should not soak their feet with too hot water or soak in hot springs for a long time. Because soaking feet in hot water or soaking in hot springs will cause blood vessels to dilate, and the whole body blood will flow from important organs to the body surface, which will inevitably lead to ischemia and hypoxia of important organs such as the heart and brain.
Eighth, what can I add to foot bath water?
The heat * * * when soaking feet will accelerate the microcirculation of feet, so that the effective components in water can be quickly absorbed and directly enter the blood circulation of human body, achieving better results.
(1) salt bubble: add two spoonfuls of salt, which has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and laxative effects.
(2) Ginger soaking: Add a few pieces of beaten ginger, which has the function of dispelling cold and removing dampness.
(3) wine bubble: add a bottle of rice wine or use other wine.
(4) Lemon bubble: add two slices of lemon to refresh yourself and prevent colds.
(5) Vinegar bubble: Add 3 tablespoons of white vinegar to moisturize the skin.
Third, the * * * effect is better after soaking feet.
After soaking your feet, you can * * * your feet to achieve different effects.
1. Inference: The renal reflex area is about 1 cm below the herringbone on the upper part of the plantar plate. Put your thumbs together, press the position hard and push it up 36 times until the soles of your feet are hot. Efficacy: This method is beneficial to kidney deficiency and kidney deficiency.
2, pressing method: the middle position above the inner circle of the heel is the insomnia reflex zone. Keep your thumbs in this position and press hard for 36 times until you feel sore; Knead for another 3 to 5 minutes until it gets hot. Efficacy: This method is helpful for people with severe dizziness and insomnia.
3, scraping method: scrape the inside and outside of the ankle bone with the index finger joints of both hands for 36 times until you feel sore.
Utilization of water
Chinese medicine advocates hydrotherapy and health preservation with water, and now more Chinese medicine puts forward "". I will share it with you today.
The first secret: wash your face and soak your feet in hot water.
I pour a pot of hot water every night, the water temperature is generally around 50℃, and sometimes I put some vinegar or salt in the hot water. Salt can disinfect and sterilize, and vinegar can remove the black spots on the face, and protect skin and beauty. I soaked the towel in hot water, took it out and wrung it out, quickly covered my face, sucked hot air through my nose, cooled it and then scalded it in hot water. Repeated burns like this can burn my eyes, face and nose. Breathing hot air through nostrils can prevent colds, treat rhinitis and nosebleeds, iron eyes can cure eye diseases, and iron faces can cure senile plaques, making the skin more elastic.
Soak your feet in hot water after washing your face. When soaking your feet, you can rub your feet with your hands, or you can rub your feet with each other. After the date, dry your feet with a towel. When using your hand, aim your right hand at Yongquan point on your left foot and rub it for 50 times. Grab your toes and shake them 50 times. Then rub your left hand at Yongquan point on your right foot for 50 times, and grab your toes and shake them for 50 times.
Chinese medicine believes that there are 66 acupoints below the ankle joint, corresponding to various organs of the human body. When a certain part of the human body is sick, various abnormal phenomena will appear in the corresponding acupoint reflex zone. Yongquan Point is also called "Shen Jian Point". "All diseases are inseparable from the five internal organs, and the kidney is the foundation of the five internal organs, so most of them are from the beginning." It can be seen that sticking to hot water to burn feet can really cure many kinds. No wonder some people say that "the rich take medicine and the poor soak their feet", which makes sense.
The second secret: rinse your mouth and brush your teeth with warm water.
Teeth are important organs to ensure nutrient supply. Brushing your teeth with warm water is to protect your teeth from overheating. I'm 70 years old and I haven't lost a tooth. It really means "good mouth, good appetite, delicious food and good health."
The third secret: drink a cup of warm water in the morning.
Drinking a cup of warm water before getting up in the morning will quickly enter the blood, dilute the viscous blood and promote the normal circulation of blood. This will effectively prevent the occurrence of diseases, improve blood circulation and blood supply, and also benefit the metabolism of the kidney. It can disinfect and clean the stomach, prevent gastrointestinal diseases, soften stools, prevent constipation and promote orderly metabolism.
The fourth secret: wash your face in cold water.
It's easy to wash your hair with cold water in summer, but you can't do it without strong perseverance. I used to take a cold shower and wipe my body with cold water, but I can only take a cold shower in summer until I get used to it. Wash your face with cold water and rub it while washing. Holding cold water in your hand and inhaling it several times through your nostrils can prevent colds. After cold water washing, wipe your head and face with a towel until your skin feels slightly hot.
Chinese medicine believes that there are 14 acupoints on the head, such as Baihui and Fengchi. Washing your hair and wiping your face is just a way to strengthen your body's cold resistance and reduce diseases such as colds, so as to truly achieve beauty beauty, keep a clear head and bright eyes.
The fifth secret: How many glasses of water should I drink every day?
In order to keep your body hydrated, drink at least 6-8 glasses of water every day, and don't be afraid of drinking too much nocturia. Drink water regularly and quantitatively, such as 1 cup on an empty stomach when you get up in the morning, between meals, before going to bed at night, at 1-2 o'clock in the evening, about 200 grams per cup, and you can drink more porridge in winter. In short, the elderly can't lack water.
Tip: Now, you understand the importance of soaking your feet. Therefore, the most basic thing for TCM health care is soaking feet. This will not only prevent diseases, but also make you live longer!