If the hands are the "second face" of a person, then the feet can be said to be the "second heart". The feet are important weight-bearing and movement organs of the human body, and they are also the most tired organs, as well as the organs with the most acupoints. However, the phenomena of peeling feet in spring, sweaty feet in summer, rough feet in autumn, and dry feet in winter all convey the same message - foot care is important. Below, I will teach you some common knowledge about foot care and health.
1. Wash your feet every day
You don't need to take a bath every day, but it's best to wash your feet every day. Because your feet are trapped in shoes for most of the time, they are full of moisture and sweat, providing a fertile ground for bacteria and fungi to grow. This can lead to foot odor and eventually cause fungal nail infection. Washing your feet here specifically refers to soaking your feet in hot water, also known as "foot bath". Soaking your feet in hot water can not only improve local blood circulation, dispel coldness, promote metabolism, but also relieve fatigue and promote sleep, with good health benefits. So people with poor sleep can try soaking their feet in hot water before going to bed. Generally, the water temperature for washing feet should not exceed 40°C, and the soaking time should not exceed 5 minutes. There are many methods of foot bath: Chinese herbal foot bath, mugwort foot bath, coarse salt foot bath, etc.
2. Regular foot massage
Foot massage has a history of thousands of years in China and is part of ancient Chinese traditional medicine. It belongs to the same principle as acupuncture, which is a therapeutic method that relieves physical and mental stress and has certain auxiliary effects on certain diseases.
3. Trim your toenails regularly
Trimming your toenails regularly can prevent dirt from accumulating in the nail folds and affecting the beauty of your feet. It can also prevent bacteria or other microorganisms from gathering in the nails and causing infections.
4. Choose suitable shoes
Shoes are meant to protect our feet better. Wearing shoes improperly can easily cause various foot diseases. Therefore, it is very important to choose a pair of suitable shoes. I suggest that you choose round-toe, soft, comfortable, and flat shoes. If you like to wear high heels, you can try wearing square heels or platform shoes. This way, walking is more convenient, wearing is more comfortable, and our feet can be better protected.
5. Take regular walks
Taking regular walks can maintain the flexibility of foot tendons and ligaments, and walking on grass is recommended.
