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Health BeneÞts of Foot Soaks Foot Bath DIY at Home: There are six acupuncture meridians, with over sixty acupuncture points, as well as over ten thousand sympathetic nerves located on our feet. Therefore, general stimulation of the sympathetic nerves and acupuncture points on our feet through massage, acupuncture, reflexology or hot soaks can stimulate our peripheral nerves to strengthen and promote optimal health. Below are a few health benefits from foot soaks. ¥ Insomnia: The stimulation of the skin receptors has a direct effect on the excitatory and inhibitory synapsis of your central nervous system, prompting sleep as well as increasing sleep quality. It would be recommended to do the foot soak 30 minutes before bedtime and add 150grams of white vinegar or lavender oil to your soak. ¥ Illnesses caused by low immunity: As your circulation improves, the lymph circulation improves as well. This means your immune system is also strengthening. This will help with chronic colds, chronic rhinitis, bronchitis and other types of illnesses due to low immunity. ¥ Bone and Joint Diseases: Foot soaks can relax the tendons and activate the channels, invigorate blood and unblock stasis, as well as expel cold and damp. It is especially beneficial for arthritic pain. ¥ Sub-Health Condition: Warm foot soaks can increase circulation, relieve nervous tension, relieve fatigue and help one to relax and recuperate. ¥ Heel Pain or Ankle Pain: Another benefit of foot soak is the reduction of pain and aches as well as reduction of swelling. Increase the efficacy by using blood invigorating herbs or epsom salt. ¥ Menstrual Cramps: Foot soaks can invigorate blood and warm the meridians, it is especially effective for cold, stasis types of dysmenorrhea.
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泡足療法治百病 Recipes for DIY Foot Soaks ¥ Recipe No. 1 Mogwart (Ai Ye) 50grams and Safflower (Hong Hua) 20grams. ¥ Recipe No. 2 Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) 30grams, Angelica Root (Dang Gui) 30grams, Cumin (Xiao Hui Xiang) 15grams, Cinnamon bark (Rou Gui) 10grams and Cloves (Ding Xiang) 5grams. ¥ Water amount depends on how big your foot soak container is and how much additional hot water you add. There should at least be enough to cover your ankles. ¥ Soak the herbs in a pot of water for 15
minutes. Bring the herbs to a boil on high, then turn the heat down to low for 20 minutes. Pour the liquid including the herbs into a foot bath container and wait until the temperature is suitable for you to soak (about 100°F). It is advised to rub your feet while you soak, and soak for about 30 minutes or so, while adding additional hot water to keep the water temperature warm. ¥ It is best to soak between 5 - 7pm, or before bed. ¥ Be sure to dry off your feet completely after the soak!
Disclaimer: This information is intended as a patient
Yuan-Yuan Han,
D.O.M., Dipl. O.M.
Yuan-Yuan Han is a NCCAOM Board Certified, Florida licensed Acupuncture Physician.
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