Palace Cold is probably not unfamiliar to female friends. Common symptoms include increased night urination, decreased sexual desire, and delayed menstruation. It may also be accompanied by symptoms of dysmenorrhea. This symptom can be relieved by soaking feet. What are the benefits of women soaking feet specifically?
Benefits of Women Soaking Feet
1. Sichuan Pepper Soaking Feet Relieves Palace Cold
Put an appropriate amount of Sichuan pepper in water and boil it. Pour the water into a basin, use Sichuan pepper water to rinse and wash your feet, and soak your feet when the water temperature reaches 40℃;
During the foot soaking process, keep heating the water and try to let the water cover the knee area. Soak for about 30 minutes to make the whole body slightly sweat.
Sichuan pepper is warm in nature and has the effect of dispelling cold. It can remove the cold air in the five viscera and six bowels, and also promote blood circulation and regulate joints, expelling the cold air in the female uterus.
2. Orange Peel Soaking Feet Improves Sleep Quality
Wash fresh orange peel and let it dry in a ventilated environment for a week. Before soaking your feet, put an appropriate amount of orange peel in a linen bag, and then pour hot water into the bag to soak your feet.
Orange peel has a fragrant smell and has the effects of calming the mind, aiding sleep, and dispelling wind and cold, thus improving women's sleep quality.
3. Mugwort Soaking Feet Improves Lung Function
Put dried mugwort in a pot and boil it for 10 minutes, pour it into a basin, and add an appropriate amount of hot water to soak your feet. Soak three times a week, but not too frequently.
Mugwort has the effect of dispelling dampness and cold and restoring yang. It improves lung function and is suitable for patients with chronic bronchitis.
4. Ginger Soaking Feet Dispels Cold and Induces Sweating
Flatten the old ginger and boil it in water for about 10 minutes, then pour the water into a basin to soak your feet. After soaking your feet, put on socks to keep warm.
Ginger is warm in nature and can accelerate blood circulation, increase basal metabolic rate, open the pores of the whole body, and has the effects of dispelling wind, dispelling cold, and inducing sweating.
Precautions for Pregnant Women Soaking Feet
1. Soak feet in warm water. Pregnant women can soak their feet in warm water before going to bed. The water temperature should be controlled at around 35 degrees Celsius. It should not be soaked until sweating, otherwise it may cause palpitations. Just feel comfortable.
2. The time should not be too long. The soaking time should be well controlled and should not be too long. It is suitable to soak for 15 minutes, and the longest should not exceed 30 minutes.
Attention to Details When Soaking Feet
1. Sufficient amount of water
It is best to use a wooden barrel or enamel basin with a deeper and larger bottom area for foot soaking. It allows the feet to comfortably lie flat in it, and it is best to keep the water soaking the calves.
2. Do not be distracted while soaking feet
Do not read or watch TV while soaking feet, as it can easily achieve the effect of "igniting the fire at the source".
3. Pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness of the foot bath
If the foot bath is not thoroughly cleaned or the inside of the tub has not been treated with antibacterial agents, bacteria on the feet are easy to remain on the tub wall, causing repeated infections of the feet. Therefore, choosing a good foot bath tub is very important.
4. Do not soak feet within half an hour after a meal
It will affect the blood supply to the stomach and, in the long run, cause malnutrition.
After eating, most of the blood in the body flows to the digestive system. If you immediately soak your feet in hot water after a meal, the blood that should flow to the digestive system will flow to the lower limbs instead. Over time, it will affect digestion and absorption and lead to malnutrition.
