Most people know the benefits of soaking feet, but many do not know that soaking feet at different times can have slightly different effects. Li Wenhai, a professor at Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, suggested that if you want to protect your kidneys, it is best to choose to soak your feet around 9 pm, which has the best effect.
The reason for choosing this time period for tonifying the kidney is because this is a time when the qi and blood of the kidney meridian are relatively weak. At this time, the feet soak and the body heat increases, causing the blood vessels in the body to expand, which is conducive to promoting blood circulation in the body. At the same time, the nerves that have been tense for a day during the day, as well as the kidneys that have been tired for a day, can be thoroughly relaxed and fully regulated by soaking their feet at this time, making them feel comfortable.
"Soaking feet with hot water can not only nourish the kidneys and brighten the liver, but also improve the quality of sleep." If you do a few minutes of foot massage after soaking your feet, it will improve the blood circulation of the body and further regulate the internal organs. After soaking your feet, it is recommended not to engage in other activities and fall asleep every few minutes for better kidney tonifying effects.
Li Wenhai said that when soaking feet, the water temperature should not be too hot, preferably around 40 ℃, and the soaking time should not be too long, preferably around half an hour. Due to the fact that metals are easily cold, it is best to use a wooden tub for soaking feet, in which some salvia miltiorrhiza and angelica can be placed, which are beneficial for promoting blood circulation; Or put some forsythia, honeysuckle, isatis root, chrysanthemum to play a role in reducing fire and clearing heat.