Autumn Health Preservation
Medical classics record: "A person's feet are like a tree's roots; when a tree withers, its roots dry up first, and when a person grows old, their feet weaken first." Thousands of years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) already emphasized the exercise and care of both feet, using hot water foot baths and massage to prevent and treat diseases.
Throughout China's long history, there are numerous stories of famous people who maintained their health through foot baths. The beauty Yang Guifei of the Tang Dynasty often relied on foot baths for beauty maintenance. The great Song Dynasty writer Su Dongpo used foot baths every night to strengthen his body. Zeng Guofan, a prominent official of the Qing Dynasty, regarded "reading," "getting up early," and "foot bath health preservation" as his three greatest accomplishments in life. TCM believes that "a spring foot bath can soothe the liver and raise yang energy; a summer foot bath can detoxify and nourish the heart; an autumn foot bath can moisturize the lungs and strengthen the spleen; a winter foot bath can warm the kidneys and cultivate primordial energy." These records summarize the functions of traditional Chinese medicine foot therapy.
There are acupoints on a person's feet that correspond to various internal organs. Stimulating these acupoints can promote blood circulation, preserve health, regulate the endocrine system, enhance bodily functions, and achieve disease prevention and treatment through self-care.
Health Preservation Tip: Soak your feet for 15 minutes daily. If you immerse your feet in water around 40 degrees Celsius for about 15-20 minutes, headaches will significantly alleviate. This is because the blood vessels in the feet expand, causing blood to flow from the head to the feet, thereby relatively reducing cerebral congestion and relieving headaches. For headaches caused by colds and fever, hot water foot baths can also help reduce fever.
While soaking your feet, massaging the Yongquan and Taichong acupoints with your hands can help lower blood pressure. Rubbing and pressing the Zusanli and Sanyinjiao acupoints can prevent and treat gastrointestinal diseases. Scientific foot therapy daily can alleviate many occupational diseases common among urban residents.
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