The disadvantages of showing ankles for girls

Exposing ankles is something that many women do in winter, mainly because wearing shorts in winter can show off the slenderness and beauty of children's legs. However, the temperature is too low in winter, and frequently exposing ankles will lead to frostbite and increased cold, which can easily cause women to catch a cold and hinder the circulation of qi and blood. Exposing ankles can easily lead to frostbite, so women should pay attention to keeping their ankles warm, and should not pursue beauty over health.

The disadvantages of showing ankles for girls

Nowadays, "showing ankles" has become a symbol of "fashion"! It is common for girls to wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts in winter and expose their ankles. Even some men rolled up their trouser legs! But the doctor said that although you look beautiful like this, it is not advisable in terms of health. If you don't pay attention when you are young, problems will arise when you are old.

As the saying goes, "Cold starts from the feet." "Exposing ankles" may only expose a small part, but it may cause various diseases:

1. The ankles are exposed, causing the body to catch cold and become prone to colds.

2. Low temperature may damage the joints, hinder the circulation of qi and blood, and cause cold pain in the joints, local fear of cold, and difficulty in extension and flexion.

3. Chilblains may occur on exposed parts, with symptoms such as local cyanosis, itching, and ulceration.

This is because the ankle has less subcutaneous fat and poorer thermal insulation performance, but it is distributed with lymphatic vessels, blood vessels, nerves, etc., and six meridians pass through it. The feet are called the "second heart" of the human body, and the ankles are an important gateway for blood circulation in the left and right feet. They can be said to be the hub connecting the two hearts. If you don't pay attention to protection, cold air can easily invade the body through the ankles, which can easily cause some diseases over time.

Traditional Chinese medicine also states that exposing your ankles is very harmful to the body. Especially in rainy and cold weather, it is easy for cold and dampness to enter the meridians, causing arthritis and rheumatic pain. These symptoms may not occur immediately and may even "lurk" until middle age.

Cold is the source of all diseases. Nowadays, many female friends suffer from cold body, infertility caused by cold uterus, dysmenorrhea caused by cold abdomen, uterine fibroids, joint rheumatism, etc., which are all related to the pursuit of improper fashion and wearing less or revealing clothes. The feet have rich and sensitive nerve endings, and are the starting point of the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians. Keeping your feet warm can protect your body from the invasion of cold evil. “When people age, their legs weaken first, and their feet become cold first.” Warm feet and legs mean good health. A healthy and long life is not a dream.

If you feel your feet are cold but have no particularly obvious symptoms, you can do some daily care, such as soaking your feet before going to bed at night, which is a good way of care. Let’s take a look at the correct way to soak your feet.

The correct way to soak your feet

First, the best tool for foot soaking

Since it is foot soaking, the word "soak" must be reflected. "Soaking" here means soaking in plenty of water, enough heat, and for a long time. You can’t just take a basin and put some water in it. That will not have any health-preserving effect. At most it is just washing your feet, not soaking your feet. It is best to use a deep wooden bucket or enamel basin with a large bottom area for foot soaking, which allows your feet to be placed flat and comfortably, and it is best to let the water soak all the way to your calves.

Second, the best time to soak your feet

The best time for soaking your feet is 30-45 minutes, and you can soak your feet once a day or every other day. The best time to soak your feet is around 9 o'clock in the evening, as this is the best time to soak your feet in order to nourish the kidneys. Because the kidney meridian's qi and blood are relatively weak at this time, soaking your feet at this time will increase the body's heat, and the blood vessels in the body will expand, which is beneficial to blood circulation, thereby promoting blood circulation in the body. Eliminate fatigue and have a comfortable sleep.

Third, the best water temperature for foot bathing

The water temperature for foot soaking should not be too hot or too cold, generally maintained at 38°~43°. If conditions permit, you can first put your feet in water at about 38°C, and then let the bath water gradually heat up to about 42°C to maintain the water temperature. When bathing your feet, the water should usually cover the ankles and rub them frequently.

Fourth, how to confirm the effectiveness of foot soaking.

Pour hot water into the foot bath bucket, then move the bucket to the sofa and soak your feet while watching TV. If you feel cold, you can cover your feet with a foot cloth to keep them warm. So what does it mean when your feet are soaked well? It means that your back feels a little damp, or your forehead is sweating, then it is done.