Post Date December, 03 2023
Modern people often sit in the office and are lazy in exercising, resulting in poor foot circulation. So if warm water is used to stimulate the feet, the blood circulation in the feet will improve, and the body will also become healthier, which can prevent the occurrence of many diseases.
For example, many people experience cold hands and feet, coughing in the cold, and cracked hands and feet during winter. If we develop the habit of soaking our feet in autumn, it will help prevent these "minor illnesses". Here, it is particularly recommended for men to soak their feet in salt water.
What are the benefits of soaking feet in salt water?
Benefit 1: tonifying the kidney and anti-aging
Soaking feet with salt water promotes blood circulation, allowing the effective components of salt water to enter the kidneys and heart, thereby achieving the effect of tonifying the kidneys. Secondly, soaking feet in salt water can remove the cold air from the feet, and adding pebbles to grind the feet can improve the effect, promote the connection of the human body's veins, have a sleeping and anti-aging effect, treat colds, and even enhance memory, making the mind feel relaxed.
Benefit 2: Remove athlete's foot and clean the feet
Because the disinfection and sterilization effect of table salt makes salt water have good disinfection and sterilization effects, soaking feet with salt water can clean the feet. Soaking feet in salt water can exfoliate. Because salt has the effect of exfoliating, soaking salt in hot water can enhance the exfoliating effect by utilizing the heat in the hot water.
Benefit 3: Reduce fire and enhance physical fitness
Salt has effects such as clearing fire, cooling blood, and detoxifying. People who are prone to getting angry and have a hot and dry constitution can try this method.
Although saltwater soaking feet has many benefits, there are also certain considerations. Let's take a look at the details below!
Tip 1: The soaking time should not be too long
The soaking time should not be too long, preferably 15-30 minutes. When soaking feet, the blood circulation in the feet accelerates, resulting in a faster heart rate than usual. So if the soaking time is too long, it can lead to an increased burden on the heart. It is prone to some complications, such as dizziness and fainting.
Tip 2: People with wounds or bubbles on their feet should not soak their feet
If there is a wound, it can cause infection and cause pain, which is not good. You should wait for the wound to heal before soaking.
Tip 3: It's not advisable to soak your feet when you're too full or hungry
Soaking feet in a state of overeating, hunger, or eating can accelerate blood circulation throughout the body, leading to dizziness and discomfort. It is not advisable to soak your feet within half an hour after meals as it may affect the blood supply to the stomach.
Kind reminder: Although saltwater soaking feet has many benefits, it is not recommended to soak them frequently. Occasionally soaking them a few times is enough. If you do a few more minutes of foot massage after soaking your feet, it will improve blood circulation and further regulate your organs. After soaking your feet, it is recommended not to engage in other activities and fall asleep every few minutes for better kidney tonifying effects.
(Intern Editor: Huang Junda)
