The benefits of sleeping with soles against soles

There are Yongquan acupoint and Taixi acupoint on the soles of people's feet. These two acupoints have very good health care effects. First of all, they can nourish the kidneys, dredge the internal organs, and are very good for all aspects of the body. Here we suggest that you can rub the soles of your feet often in your life, once every morning or evening. This not only has a good health care effect, but also you don’t have to worry about getting sick. Are the soles of the feet good for sleeping?

The benefits of rubbing the soles of your feet

Rubbing the soles of the feet can "solidify the true qi, reduce internal heat, and nourish the kidneys", thus helping to calm the mind, soothe the liver and improve eyesight, improve intelligence and the brain, and strengthen the body. Modern medical research also shows that regular stimulation of the soles of the feet can regulate autonomic nervous and endocrine functions, promote blood circulation, help eliminate fatigue, improve sleep, and prevent and treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

What are the benefits of rubbing the soles of your feet?

Effects of Rubbing Yongquan Point

Located at the bottom of the foot, in the front 1/3 of the line connecting the tip of the web between the 2nd and 3rd toes and the heel. As the saying goes, "If you want the elderly to be at peace, keep the Yongquan point warm." Pushing and rubbing the Yongquan point is commonly known as "rubbing the soles of the feet." You need to rub it out to feel the heat. It is more effective for senile asthma, soreness of the waist and legs, constipation and other diseases. The specific method is to use your thumb to push and rub back and forth from the heel to the Yongquan point repeatedly, or to pat gently with your palm until you feel a warm feeling on the sole of the foot. In addition, you can also soak your feet in hot salt water to warm the Yongquan acupoint. The water temperature should be based on your own adaptability. Soak for 15 to 30 minutes before going to bed every day.

Effects of Rubbing Taixi Point

On the inside of the foot, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. Sit with your legs naturally apart, or sit cross-legged. Then use your thumbs to press or rub the Taixi point until you feel soreness. This can warm the kidney and replenish yang, and has a good effect on chills and cold limbs caused by yang deficiency.

How to rub the soles of your feet

Dry rub: Hold the front of your left foot with your left hand, and rub the sole of your foot up and down 100 times with your right hand. Use moderate force and rub until the sole of your foot becomes warm. Next, do the same with your left hand to your right foot.

Wet rub: Soak your feet in a basin of water at a suitable temperature until your feet turn red. Then wipe them clean and rub your feet using the "dry rub" method.

Wine rubbing: Wine rubbing is based on dry rubbing. Dip your hands in a small amount of white wine and then rub your feet. If the wine is rubbed dry while rubbing your feet, you need to dip a small amount of white wine and continue rubbing your feet several times.

While rubbing the soles of your feet, pay attention to moving your toes.

There are also many acupuncture points on the toes that are connected to the whole body. The thumb is the pathway for the liver and spleen meridians. Moving the thumb more often can soothe the liver and stomach, increase appetite, and also have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on hepatosplenomegaly. The fourth toe belongs to the gallbladder meridian, which can cure enuresis in children and correct the position of women's uterus. Therefore, some people advocate walking barefoot appropriately to allow more parts of the toes to come into contact with the ground and generate friction. Although it may seem uncivilized, it is very good for the body.