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"Blood pressure is slightly high, do you want to try soaking your feet to adjust it recently?" It is about to be the May Day holiday, Zheng Jiexi came to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination in order to be able to travel with confidence.
As a senior librarian, her daily life is regular and calm, the only inconvenience is that she sometimes feels soreness and fatigue on the soles of her feet.
Zheng Jiexi thinks that soaking her feet seems to be a good choice, especially after standing or walking around for a long time.
However, her knowledge of foot soaking was limited to superficial knowledge that hot water could relieve fatigue.
This time, she decided to take this relaxation more seriously, but she didn't expect that this foot soak would almost put her life in danger.
The story takes place on a sunny afternoon, Zheng Jiexi has prepared everything, foot soaking buckets, herbal essential oils, and even specially purchased a few new books, ready to enjoy reading while soaking her feet.
She chose a very popular herbal oil on the market with powerful relaxing properties, which is said to speed up blood circulation and relieve muscle fatigue.
She set the water temperature slightly hotter than usual to achieve better results.
Just as she was immersed in the world of books, she suddenly felt something abnormal in her body.
First there was a slight dizziness, followed by convulsions of the limbs. The condition deteriorated rapidly, her heart raced and she had difficulty breathing.
Luckily, her husband was at home and noticed the abnormality in time and called the emergency services.
After being sent to the hospital, after a series of emergency treatments, Zheng Jiexi's condition gradually stabilized.
Soaking your feet seems simple and safe, but in fact there are many taboos, and Zheng Jiexi's experience has violated several of them.
First of all, the temperature of the foot soaking water should not be too hot.
Hot foot soaks can cause over-dilation of blood vessels, which can put pressure on heart function, especially if you have high blood pressure.
Secondly, it is necessary to be cautious when using herbal essential oils that contain strong irritating properties, especially for people with certain hidden problems in the body.
If she has a history of mild hypertension and heart disease, she should avoid essential oils that may cause a burden on the heart.
Finally, foot soaking for too long should not be too long, too long foot soaking will lead to reflex hypotension in the body, which may cause dizziness and even fainting.
This foot soak brought Zheng Jiexi not only physical torture, but also spiritual shock.
She began to delve into the science and safety of foot soaking, and through reading medical literature and communicating with doctors, she accumulated a lot of knowledge about healthy foot soaking.
For example, for patients with high blood pressure, it is recommended to measure blood pressure before soaking their feet, with a water temperature of no more than 40 degrees Celsius for no more than 20 minutes each time, and to sit still for a period of time after soaking their feet to observe how the body reacts.
From Zheng Jiexi's case, we can abstract the general principles of foot soaking safety.
The right water temperature, the right time, and the right additives are all indispensable.
Although foot soaking is good, it is too much, and we should pay more attention to method and safety while enjoying the relaxation and comfort it brings.
Well, starting from this story, we can ask a question that deserves further discussion:
For people who have been engaged in standing or walking for a long time, in addition to foot soaking, what other scientific and safe ways can effectively relieve foot fatigue and foot pain?
By exploring this issue, we can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the diverse approaches to daily health care, while providing more options and recommendations for those who need to pay special attention to their health conditions.
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