What are the benefits of foot massage for women?

As we all know, there are many acupoints on the soles of the feet, so the meridians can be dredged by massaging the soles of the feet, thereby playing a role in preventing and treating diseases. It should be noted that some people cannot do massage, such as women cannot do foot massage during pregnancy. In addition, people with angina pectoris or visceral diseases should not massage the soles of the feet. So what are the benefits of women's regular foot massage for their health?

Benefits of foot massage for women:

1. Promote blood circulation

Experiments have shown that a healthy person's blood flow can increase by more than 10 times after 30 minutes of foot massage. Persistent foot massage can effectively improve blood circulation, increase body temperature, and improve cold hands and feet.

2. Unblock meridians

There are reflex areas, acupoints and meridians of various internal organs on the feet. By massaging the soles of the feet, you can dredge the meridians in the body, promote the normal function of organ parts and the coordination between various organ systems.

3. Accelerate the excretion of toxins

Due to poor blood circulation in the body, metabolic products such as lactic acid accumulate in the body and cannot be discharged in time, which makes you easily feel tired, etc. Foot massage can speed up circulation and enhance the body's detoxification function.

4. Strengthen kidney function

The Yongquan point on the sole of the foot is a key point on the kidney meridian. Although massaging the soles of the feet can nourish the five internal organs, its health-care effect on the kidneys is more direct. Massaging the Yongquan point can improve kidney function.

5. Enhance metabolism

After the circulation of qi and blood increases, the body will be able to secrete more of various hormones, among which adrenaline can promote the body's metabolism very well, thereby improving the body's immunity and achieving the health care effect of preventing and curing diseases.

6. Beauty and skin care

Massaging the soles of the feet can promote smooth blood circulation, stimulate cell vitality, prevent aging, and at the same time, excrete toxins and debris from the body, maintain health, etc., all of which can best maintain women's youthful appearance.

Foot massage notes:

1. From light to heavy intensity

For most massage areas, you need to pay attention to massaging towards the heart, and the intensity of stimulation should be gradually increased from light to heavy, with pressure gradually increasing.

2. Drink water within half an hour after massage

Within 30 minutes after the massage, you can drink 500 ml of warm water. People with kidney disease should not drink more than 150 ml. This can speed up the excretion of waste from the body.

3. Long-term massage

For people who maintain foot massage for a long time, the feeling of foot pain will gradually become accustomed and dull. At this time, you can soak your feet in salt water for half an hour. The sensitivity of the feet will be enhanced and the treatment effect will be greatly improved.