The advantages and disadvantages of foot soaking during confinement

Many people soak their feet in hot water before going to bed every day, which not only relieves fatigue but also helps sleep. What are the advantages and disadvantages of women soaking their feet during confinement? Women need to pay attention to keeping their bodies warm after giving birth, because if the body gets cold during the confinement period, it will cause many diseases, especially causing serious harm to women's bodies. Here I will tell you the benefits of soaking your feet for women during the confinement period.

1. Can I soak my feet during the postpartum period?

Everyone knows that after giving birth, mothers should pay attention to keeping their bodies warm. The older generation believes that women should not wash their hair, take a bath, or wash their feet during the postpartum period, otherwise they will suffer from postpartum diseases. Is this traditional concept really scientific? In fact, mothers can wash their feet during the confinement period. Women sweat a lot in the week before delivery. Developing the habit of washing feet every day will make their feet more refreshed and comfortable, which will also help them sleep.

2. The benefits of foot soaking during confinement.

When washing feet in the cold autumn and winter seasons, people generally extend the time of soaking their feet. This is the simplest and most direct way to maintain health. Soaking feet after childbirth is beneficial and harmless, and the operation is simple. Mothers can learn about the specific content in detail.

1. Promote blood circulation in the body. The energy flow of the human body mainly relies on blood. The feet are the farthest end from the heart, so blood circulation disorders are prone to occur. When blood circulation is blocked, the body cannot transfer energy evenly to each part. Cold hands and feet are common in autumn and winter, especially for postpartum women with insufficient qi and blood. In mild cases, it affects daily sleep, and in severe cases, dampness and coldness penetrate into the bones and form a root of disease.

3. Protect all organs of the body. The area of ​​the foot is small, but every inch of it is connected to an internal organ of the human body. It is the area where acupuncture points are most densely distributed. Therefore, the foot can reflect the health status of various organs of the body, and the stimulation it receives can also be accurately transmitted to the internal organs. Foot soaking can dredge the meridians and combined with basic massage techniques is more helpful for physical health.

3. Precautions for foot soaking.

There are many benefits of soaking your feet during the confinement period. Of course, mothers also need to master the correct method. The water temperature for soaking your feet should not be too low. You can add hot water in the middle to maintain the appropriate water temperature.

The foot soaking time should be controlled within 20 minutes. Half an hour after a meal is the best time to soak your feet to avoid the expansion of blood vessels in the feet, which will increase the blood flow to the feet, reduce the blood flow to the stomach, and affect the stomach organs' absorption of food nutrients.

After soaking, wipe your feet and hands dry in time to prevent cold air from entering your body.