Medical classics record: "A person's feet are like a tree's roots; when the tree withers, its roots dry up first, and when a person grows old, their feet weaken first." Even thousands of years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) placed great emphasis on exercising and maintaining the health of the feet, using hot water foot baths and massage to prevent and treat diseases.
Throughout China’s long history, there are many stories of famous people who maintained their health through foot baths. The beauty of the Tang Dynasty, Consort Yang, often used foot baths to maintain her beauty. The literary giant of the Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo, used foot baths every night to strengthen his body. Zeng Guofan, a renowned official of the Qing Dynasty, considered "reading," "getting up early," and "foot bath health care" as his three greatest achievements in life. TCM believes that "spring foot baths can soothe the liver and elevate yang energy, which is the most effective method for winter weight loss; summer foot baths can solidify qi and nourish the heart; autumn foot baths can moisturize the lungs and strengthen the spleen; winter foot baths can warm the kidneys and cultivate primordial energy." These records are a summary of the functions of Chinese herbal foot therapy.
The soles of a person's feet contain acupoints corresponding to various internal organs. Stimulating these acupoints can promote blood circulation, regulate the endocrine system, enhance bodily functions, and achieve the self-care effects of disease prevention and treatment.
Healthcare 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 be significantly relieved. This is because the blood vessels in the feet expand, causing blood to flow from the head to the feet, relatively reducing cerebral hyperemia and thus alleviating headaches. For headaches caused by colds and fevers, hot water foot baths also help reduce fever.
While soaking your feet, massaging the Yongquan and Taichong acupoints can help lower blood pressure. Rubbing and pressing the Zusanli and Sanyinjiao acupoints can prevent and treat gastrointestinal diseases. Scientific foot care every day can alleviate many occupational diseases among city dwellers.
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