In recent days, the weather has been cold, and many health-conscious friends have to soak their feet in hot water every day. Soaking your feet at night, when your body is warm, the whole person will be more relaxed, and it will also help you sleep.
However, soaking your feet is also a bit exquisite, and soaking it wrong may hurt your body. 1.Diabetics
Diabetic patients have a reduced ability to perceive temperature due to damage to their peripheral nerves, and if they are accidentally burned during foot soaking, the healing ability of the wound will be affected, which may lead to serious consequences.
2.Patients with varicose veins
Patients with varicose veins should not soak their feet in hot water. Hot water can further dilate the veins, worsening congestion in the lower extremities. At the same time, it can also aggravate the condition. In addition to saunas or hot water bottles to warm your feet, people with varicose veins are not suitable for any activity that may put pressure on their feet.
3.Patients with tinea pedis and ** patients
Patients with tinea pedis and other ** diseases are prone to secondary bacterial infections after soaking their feet in hot water. If the patient has a wound on the foot, then soaking the foot in hot water will be more detrimental to the recovery. In addition, if you have eczema, herpes and other diseases on your feet, it is best to avoid soaking your feet in hot water to avoid damage and infection.
4.Patients with heart disease
When heart patients soak their feet, the blood flow of the whole body to the surface of the body may cause ischemia and hypoxia of important organs such as the heart and brain. Therefore, heart patients should carefully choose the time and method of foot soaking to avoid unnecessary risks.
1.The foot soaking time should not be too long
It is best to control it at 15-20 minutes, and the longest should not exceed 30 minutes. Especially in the dry winter season, soaking in hot water for too long may also lead to too much dryness and itching. Therefore, it is recommended to use some emollient oil after soaking your feet to keep the best moisture.
2.The temperature of the water for foot soaking should not be too high
Many people believe that as long as the water temperature is within a tolerable range, the higher the better. However, the optimal water temperature for foot soaking should be between 40 and 50 degrees, and it is best to feel it with your feet.
If the water temperature is too high, it is easy to cause insufficient blood supply to the body's vital organs, which will adversely affect the body. Therefore, we recommend using water at a moderate temperature for foot soaking.
3.It is not advisable to soak your feet within half an hour after eating
In general, strenuous exercise or other activities that increase the burden on the stomach and intestines are not recommended within half an hour after eating. This is because the food is still in the process of digestion within half an hour after eating, and soaking your feet at this time will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines and affect digestion and absorption.
Therefore, it is recommended to soak your feet 1 to 2 hours after eating, when the food has been basically digested and the body is in a more relaxed state, which is more conducive to enjoying the benefits of foot soaking.
These are the three precautions for foot soaking, which can help you better enjoy the benefits of foot soaking while avoiding unnecessary damage to your body. How much do you know about health?