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"You know, I started soaking my feet in mugwort leaves every night!"
Sister Wang excitedly told her friend Aunt Li that she is 61 years old and a retired middle school teacher. Foot soaking is a common health habit for many Chinese families, especially for the elderly. Sister Wang's new attempt is not just a simple life change, it hides unexpected health secrets behind it.
This incident began when Sister Wang came into contact with the benefits of using mugwort leaves to soak her feet by chance. She started this habit by heating clean water to 40 to 45 degrees every night and throwing in a few dried mugwort leaves. The fragrance of mugwort leaves combined with the water vapor not only fills the room with a comforting herbal scent, but also makes her feel extremely relaxed.
In the first few weeks, Sister Wang didn't feel much change, but she persevered. Time is like a slowly moving cloud, and before you know it, nine months have passed. During these nine months, Sister Wang has experienced some enviable physical changes.
First, she noticed a significant improvement in the quality of her sleep. She used to toss and turn and had trouble sleeping, but now she enjoys a good night's sleep almost every night.
Secondly, her blood circulation in her feet and legs has improved significantly, and her hands and feet, which used to be cold in winter, are now much warmer. Finally, to her surprise, the arthritis symptoms that had been bothering her were significantly relieved.
Artemisia leaves are rich in volatile oils and other herbal components that can be absorbed into the body through the skin, promoting blood circulation and metabolism.
And the research data on mugwort leaves are also very convincing. Extracts of mugwort leaves have anti-inflammatory effects that can help relieve symptoms of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
In addition, more than half of those who regularly used mugwort leaf foot soaks reported improved sleep quality. These data not only support Wang's personal experience, but also provide a scientific basis for more people to try this natural treatment.
Sister Wang's story quickly spread in her circle of friends, and her friends also began to try to soak their feet with mugwort leaves. Many of them have reported that they have indeed felt similar benefits.
Sister Wang has become a "health expert" among them, often sharing her health tips. Sister Wang also often holds small exchange meetings to talk about her experience and harvest, and spread the benefits of foot soak in mugwort leaves.
However, there is a question that has always plagued some new experimenters: why do some people feel so comfortable with their feet, while others say they don't feel anything?
You have to know that everyone's physical condition and reaction to herbs is different. Moreover, the effect of foot soaking is also related to the way of foot soaking, such as water temperature, foot soaking time and even the quality of mugwort leaves are all influencing factors.
However, one of the most surprising points may not be known yet. That is the correlation between foot soaking in mugwort leaves and reducing vision loss in later life. Although the two may seem unrelated, certain components in mugwort leaf can promote blood circulation, especially the circulation of microvessels.
In this process, Sister Wang also encountered many challenges and questions, one of the common questions was about the relationship between mugwort leaf foot soaking and skin sensitivity. A patient named Aunt Liu once asked, "Every time I soak my feet in mugwort leaves, I always feel a little itchy on my feet, what is going on?"
In this regard, Sister Wang consulted Dr. Zhang, a dermatologist she had worked with before, and he explained: "The volatile oil in mugwort leaves may have an irritating effect on some people, especially those with sensitive skin.
I recommend adding some mild moisturizing ingredients, such as honey or milk, to your foot soak to neutralize the irritants of mugwort leaves while maintaining the health benefits of foot soaking. "In this way, even people with sensitive skin can enjoy the benefits of soaking mugwort feet without worrying about skin discomfort.
A question, Mr. Zhang, who came to consult, asked, "I heard that foot soaking can relieve fatigue and improve sleep, but I have heart disease, will foot soaking have a negative impact on the heart?" This question is very good, because there are indeed some conditions that need special attention.
"Soaking your feet is an activity that promotes blood circulation and is safe for most people. But for people with heart disease, especially those with unstable blood pressure, it's best to consult your doctor before starting a new foot soaking habit. ”
"Normally, keep the water temperature not too hot, and the foot soaking time should not be too long, you can try to start for 10 minutes each time to observe the body's reaction. ”
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