Spring has arrived, and it's the perfect time for women to shine with their footwear. High heels always enhance a woman's graceful figure and elegant curves. High heels, pointed-toe shoes, platform shoes... pairs of fashionable and beautiful shoes are indispensable charm weapons for women. However, these varied shoes can pose hidden health risks. [Talk about the problems you encounter when wearing high heels]
Shoulder pain, back easily sore
Health experts at Harvard University in the U.S. have found that wearing 4-6 cm high heels is most effective for weight loss. This height of shoe effectively increases the metabolic rate of abdominal fat, making your stomach flatter and sexier! However, regularly wearing 4-6 cm high heels mainly causes increased pressure on your back, leading to aches.
Reduce back pressure, avoid back getting cold
It’s recommended to switch to a softer mattress while sleeping to reduce back pressure. Additionally, when back muscles stiffen, cold air more easily invades the bladder meridian running along the back, causing cold hands and feet and reduced immunity. Experts advise against wearing backless clothing to prevent the back from getting cold!
Cervical spine pressure, neck fatigue
When the height of high heels rises to 6-8 cm, the body's center of gravity naturally shifts upward while walking. A study found that if you walk for 2 hours in 7 cm high heels, the stiffness in your neck will increase by 22%. Health experts usually do not recommend that office workers who face computers long-term wear 6-8 cm high heels, as this will only make your neck more tired!
Ensure foot rest and strengthen foot massage
It's suggested that after every 2 hours of wearing high heels, you take off your shoes and let your feet rest for 15 minutes, doing some moderate foot massages. Focus on massaging the Yongquan acupoint located at the front one-third of the sole, which helps relieve muscle tension. Also, if your heel height is between 6-8 cm, avoid wearing heavy necklaces to prevent excessive pressure on your neck.
Prone to nerve pain
With heels over 8 cm, your body's center of gravity continues to shift upward while walking. Medical experts at Temple University in the U.S. have found that women who frequently wear high heels over 8 cm often experience neurological headaches and eye pain, with retinal pressure being 25% higher than average levels.
Avoid wearing contact lenses when wearing ultra-high heels
If you really like this elevated feeling, it's recommended to eat more green vegetables rich in vitamin A to provide sufficient nutrients for the retina, avoiding sudden vision decline after intense work. Additionally, never wear contact lenses while wearing ultra-high heels to avoid neurological eye pain.
Prone to leg swelling and obesity
Square heels and wedge heels have relatively less impact on health. They help maintain a certain balance in the body, preventing dizziness caused by intense work. Square heels and wedge heels are heavier and exert more pressure on the foot surface. Wearing them frequently can cause leg swelling and weight gain!
Tap leg meridians, strengthen metabolism
It's recommended to tap the leg meridians frequently, focusing on the gallbladder meridian on the outer thigh and the bladder meridian on the calf. Tap 2-3 times daily until you feel slight pain and sweat. Regular tapping of leg meridians can accelerate the metabolism of lower limb fat and help detoxify your legs!
Loss of balance, prone to dizziness
A pair of slender stiletto heels indeed adds a lot of femininity, but health experts at the University of New England in Australia point out that frequently wearing stiletto heels makes women lose their sense of balance, greatly increasing the likelihood of motion sickness or airsickness.
Do finger exercises to strengthen balance
If you wear stiletto heels more than 3 times a week, it's recommended to do the "finger exercise routine" recommended by health experts once or twice daily. It effectively enhances the focus of cerebellar nerve cells, giving you strong balancing ability.
Step-by-step guide to reflexology at home
Foot massage, through the transmission of meridians, nerves, and bodily fluids, induces a general or systemic automatic regulation effect on internal organs, achieving smooth blood and energy flow and restoring physiological functions to normal health conditions. [Details]
4 correct methods for wearing high heels:
1. Choose shoes whose soles match the curve of your feet.
2. Walk correctly when wearing high heels.
3. Do not wear high heels when squeezing into crowded vehicles or on uneven roads.
4. Take breaks when walking in high heels. [Details]