What is the method of foot soaking

Many of our friends may soak their feet at night, especially in winter. Soaking feet can promote our blood circulation, mainly because blood vessels contract in winter. Soaking feet in hot water can promote blood circulation in the soles of the feet, which is helpful for us to prevent some diseases. However, we should use the correct method and medicinal materials when soaking our feet in order to achieve the therapeutic effect we want.

First, choose the right foot bath tub.

Since it is foot soaking, the word "soak" must be reflected. Foot soaking is different from washing feet. "Soaking" here means that there should be more water, enough heat and a long time. You can’t just take a basin and put some water in it. That will not have any health-preserving effect. At most it is just washing your feet, not soaking your feet. The correct choice is to buy a deeper wooden barrel, one that can fit your entire calf. Why choose a wooden barrel? First, it is easier to keep warm, and second, it is close to nature.

Second, control your time.

The best time for foot soaking is 10-30 minutes. The time is too short and there is no effect. If the water temperature becomes cold after staying in the water for too long, the effect will also be poor and you will be more likely to get a cold. In addition, staying in the water for too long will also increase the burden on your heart.

Third, control the temperature

The water temperature should not be too hot, around 40℃ is appropriate.

Fourth, choose the right medicinal materials

The commonly used recipe for Chinese medicine foot bath is 20 grams of cinnamon twig, 15 grams each of ephedra, angelica dahurica, and duhuo, and 10 grams each of safflower, asarum, and mugwort. If you are taking Chinese medicine, soaking your feet in the medicinal juice can achieve a two-pronged effect of internal and external absorption. Of course, the prerequisite for soaking your feet with leftover medicine residue is that the Chinese medicine prescribed by the doctor must be appropriate and effective.

People who should not soak their feet

Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and the elderly should pay special attention. If you feel a headache or chest tightness, you should temporarily stop soaking your feet and lie down in bed to rest immediately.

Proper foot soaking can promote metabolism, promote blood circulation in the body, have the effect of maintaining health, preventing diseases, and promoting longevity. Modern people often sit in offices, and generally have poor blood circulation in their feet. Soaking your feet regularly can improve foot circulation and allow the heart to transport blood to the extremities of the feet without the need for extra pressure, thereby reducing the occurrence of high-risk diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

For those who often suffer from insomnia and foot odor, it is more suitable for you to soak your feet at night, and you should use some medicinal herbs such as Plantago seed to soak your feet, which can promote your sleep quality. At the same time, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should also pay attention to not lying down in bed to rest immediately after soaking their feet, because the blood circulation in your body is relatively large and the stability is not good at this time.