You may not know that if the circulation of the foot is improved, the heart will not need to be pressurized again and again, and the blood will be sent to the foot end, which can reduce the occurrence of high-risk diseases such as hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
In addition, there are many important acupoints from below the knee to the soles of the feet. If you often soak your feet with warm water, it can promote metabolism and strengthen internal circulation, which is also very helpful for people who often suffer from insomnia. Here are some simple ways to soak your feet with warm water:
First of all, the temperature of water should be hot enough, but it won't be hot, about 45 degrees Celsius. The following is the formula of traditional Chinese medicine foot bath and the small prescription of daily foot bath. Be sure to soak in a wooden basin or there will be side effects.
Low salt foam:
Add 2 tablespoons salt to warm water. Salt has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and laxative effects.
● Ginger bubble:
Add a few pieces of mashed ginger to warm water. Ginger has the function of dispelling cold and removing dampness.
Low-alcohol wine foam:
Adding a bottle of rice wine to warm water or using other alcohol can promote blood circulation.
● Lemon bubbles:
Adding two slices of lemon to warm water can refresh your mind and prevent colds.
● Vinegar bubble:
Adding 3 tablespoons of white vinegar to warm water can neutralize acidic substances in the body and moisturize the skin.
In addition, when soaking, pay attention to the following points:
Prepare a big and deep bucket, and the water level can soak more than half of the calf as the principle. You can't put your feet obliquely because the bucket is small, but you should put them comfortably on the bottom of the bucket to avoid cramps. Soak for about 30 minutes, if the water is cold? Water can be heated 1~2 times in the middle.
Drinking a glass of water before and after soaking is beneficial to metabolism and body fluid supplement. Do not soak before and after meals 1 hour to avoid affecting appetite or digestion. During the period of sprain and swelling, if there is a wound, do not soak it to avoid inflammation of the wound.
For patients with hypertension, asthma and heart disease, the soaking time should be shortened to 15 minutes, and if there is no discomfort, the soaking time should be increased.
If you sweat after soaking, dry your sweat and rest for a while before going out; Therefore, when the pores are wide open, it is easy to catch a cold when the wind blows.