[Hazards of foot soaking] Dangers of soaking feet Too long soaking feet is harmful to the body
Long-term foot soaking in hot water is very good for the body. There is a saying in Chinese medicine, called “wind and cold are born from the feet”, the human body is more prone to various discomforts such as cold muscle aches, cold hands and feet, and cold stomach pain. Persistently soaking your feet in hot water can promote the circulation of qi and blood, and dredge the meridians. Relieves the exterior and dispels cold, relieves cold hands and feet, dilates capillaries, and promotes blood supply to the brain. In addition, adding ginger slices, Chinese prickly ash and other accessories to the hot water has a better effect on expelling wind and cold.
However, hot foot baths are not for everyone. For example, people with athlete’s foot should not soak their feet in hot water when the condition is serious enough to blister, because it is easy to cause wound infection. Some people like to soak their feet with an electric foot bath for hours at a time. Generally speaking, it is better to soak your feet for 20 minutes before going to bed every day, preferably no more than half an hour. Especially in the elderly, if you soak your feet for too long, it will cause symptoms such as sweating and palpitation. Pregnant women should not soak their feet in hot water for a long time. Some foot baths are exaggerated in their promotions, claiming that they can treat certain diseases. A warm reminder that foot baths are mainly for health care and have no therapeutic effect. In addition, when many people use the foot massager, they directly adjust the massage function, which is not scientific enough. Before doing foot massage, be sure to soak your feet in hot water, which can speed up blood circulation, relax muscles and ligaments, and avoid injury during massage.
At the same time, experts suggest that some Chinese herbal medicines can be added to the hot water, which is very helpful for some people with blood diseases, but when choosing herbal medicines, it is best to choose according to your own condition under the advice of your doctor , Do not blindly choose herbs, because the mechanism of each substance is different, so the treatment of diseases is also different.
In addition, if you have nonisu at home, you can pour a cup of nonisu, which can enhance people’s resistance and promote blood circulation.
