Foot soaking is a way for women to maintain their daily health, but if you don't use the correct foot soaking method, it is easy to fall into the misunderstanding of ineffective foot soaking!
8 ineffective misunderstandings of foot soaking:
Myth 1: Too little water
Too little water will cause the foot soaking effect to be poor, unable to fully soak the acupuncture points and muscles of the feet, too little water will also make the water temperature drop too fast, affecting the effect of foot soaking, so it is recommended to add enough water when soaking the feet, and the water level should cover at least above the ankles.
Myth 2: Soak your feet after a meal
Soaking your feet after a meal will affect your digestive function and can easily lead to indigestion, stomach pain and other symptoms, because you need to concentrate on digestion after a meal, and soaking your feet will distract your body and affect your digestion, so it is recommended to soak your feet 1-2 hours after eating.
Myth 3: Soaking your feet makes you sweat?
Some people think that foot soaking can only achieve the health effect by soaking the body to sweat, but in fact it is not correct, sweating will lead to excessive dehydration of the body and affect physical health, so you should avoid excessive sweating when soaking your feet, and maintain the appropriate temperature and time.
Myth 4: Do you want to dry your feet naturally after soaking your feet?
Drying your feet naturally after soaking your feet is likely to cause your body to get cold, which can easily cause symptoms such as colds and coughs, so it is recommended to use a clean towel to gently wipe them dry after soaking your feet to maintain the temperature of your feet.
Myth 5: The water temperature is too high
In addition, too hot water temperature may also destroy the natural protective layer of the feet, making the feet susceptible to bacterial infection, and will also accelerate blood circulation, speed up the heartbeat, and increase the load on the heart, so when soaking the feet, the water temperature should be controlled within a suitable range, and the temperature is generally recommended to be about 40-45 degrees Celsius.
Myth 6: Placing all kinds of medicinal herbs indiscriminately
Some people will add all kinds of things and herbs when soaking their feet, but in fact this practice is not entirely correct, and the ingredients and effects of different herbs are also different, and if used casually, it may cause a burden on the body.
Myth 7: Go to bed after soaking your feet
Sleeping immediately after soaking your feet is easy to get cold to your body, and it is also easy to affect the quality of sleep, so that your body can not get enough rest, so it is recommended to take a short rest after soaking your feet and wait until your feet are completely dry before sleeping.
Myth 8: The longer you soak your feet, the better
Soaking your feet for a long time can lead to a decrease in blood flow to your heart and brain, making you feel tired. Therefore, it is better to control the foot soaking time to about 20 minutes.