Foot soaking is a commonly used method for health preservation. Many people are unclear about whether foot soaking can regulate damp-heat constitution. Some even believe that foot soaking is only used to warm up the body in cold winter. So let's take a look at whether foot soaking is suitable for people with damp-heat constitution.
Is foot soaking good for people with damp-heat constitution?
Foot soaking is indeed beneficial for people with damp-heat constitution.
In summer, especially after the beginning of the dog days, the weather is hot and the accumulation of dampness and heat in the body leads to symptoms such as chest tightness, heavy limbs, and eczema. The foot is the reflex zone of many organs in the human body. Soaking the feet can promote blood circulation in this area, stimulate multiple acupoints, accelerate the metabolic function of this area, and regulate various organs, thereby achieving the goal of dispelling summer dampness and heat. Therefore, foot soaking is suitable for regulating damp-heat constitution.
Benefits of foot soaking for people with damp-heat constitution
In summer, when dampness fills the body and stagnates in the spleen and stomach, people may experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, irritability, and drowsiness. At this time, soaking the feet with warm water can better stimulate the meridians on the sole, invigorate the function of the body's organs, help dispel summer dampness, and prevent wind-heat. It can also improve appetite, promote sleep, and assist in the stability and recovery of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
What to use for foot soaking for people with damp-heat constitution
Ingredients: 30g of moneywort, 15g of turmeric, 20g of dandelion.
Efficacy: Moneywort clears heat and diuresis, and can dispel wind-heat; turmeric can treat symptoms of chest tightness and chest pain caused by damp-heat; dandelion can clear heat, relieve fire, and nourish the spleen and stomach, so this method is suitable for eliminating internal damp-heat.
Precautions for foot soaking for people with damp-heat constitution
1. The water temperature for foot soaking should be around 40 degrees Celsius. Too high can harm the skin, and too low will have no effect.
2. The soaking time should be 15-30 minutes. If it is too long, it will affect the burden on the heart.
3. It is better not to soak your feet within half an hour after a meal, as it may affect digestion.
Tips for regulating damp-heat constitution
Massage the Quchi acupoint
Acupoint location: This acupoint is located on the outer end of the elbow crease.
Method: Use the thumb or the tip of the middle finger to massage this acupoint for 1-3 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day.
Efficacy: Massaging this acupoint can dispel wind, relieve superficial symptoms, clear heat, and promote urination. It is suitable for people with damp-heat constitution.
Celery and Apple Juice
Ingredients: 50g of celery, 1 apple, half a carrot, 20g of onion, 50ml of cold water.
Method: Wash all the ingredients, cut the onion into pieces, cut the celery into small sections, peel and dice the carrot and apple. Put the ingredients into a juicer, add cold water, and mix well.
Efficacy: The combination of celery and apple can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and is a good food for clearing heat and detoxification, suitable for people with damp-heat constitution.
