There are six magical effects of salt water foot bath, avoid frequent salt foot bath

Nowadays, people are under great pressure at work. Soaking their feet when they get home at night can effectively relieve fatigue and is beneficial to people's physical and mental health. Some people add various materials to the water for foot soaking. Salt can also be used for foot soaking. It has many benefits and functions, but remember not to do it too frequently, otherwise it will not be worth the loss.

1. The benefits of soaking your feet in salt

First, soak your feet in salt water to treat athlete’s foot

Because athlete's foot is mainly caused by bacterial infection, and salt has the effect of killing viruses and bacteria, put an appropriate amount of salt into hot water, the salt will be fully melted and integrated with the clean water, and then use the hot steam in the water to allow the skin of the feet to better absorb the bactericidal components of the salt water, so as to achieve the ultimate purpose of soaking feet in salt water to treat athlete's foot.

Second, soaking your feet in salt water can better clean your feet

Table salt not only has good bactericidal ability, but also has good exfoliating and cleaning effects. Soaking your feet in salt water regularly can make your feet cleaner.

Third, salt water foot bath can exfoliate

Soaking your feet in salt water can exfoliate the skin, so putting salt in hot water can better exert its exfoliating effect, making the skin of your feet smoother and more delicate.

Fourth, soaking your feet in salt water can nourish the kidneys and resist aging

Because our feet are farthest from our heart, they are often most prone to insufficient blood supply. Therefore, soaking your feet in salt water can speed up blood circulation, allowing the salt water to play a role in promoting good blood circulation between the kidneys and heart, thereby achieving the effect of nourishing the kidneys and anti-aging.

Fifth, salt water foot bath can treat colds

Because soaking your feet can enhance the body's blood circulation, thoroughly remove the coldness from the soles of the feet, and promote sweating, which can effectively treat the initial stage of a cold.

Sixth, soaking your feet in salt water can help you sleep

Soaking your feet in salt water regularly at night and massaging the acupoints on the soles of your feet can promote blood circulation and help you sleep.

2. Disadvantages of soaking your feet in salt

You can't soak your feet in salt frequently. First of all, the amount of salt a person consumes every day (it seems) should not exceed 6g. Soaking your feet in salt water will cause a certain amount of salt to be absorbed through the skin, which is bad for the body. Secondly, salt is very cold. Soaking your feet in salt water frequently is harmful to the kidneys, especially for people with weak bodies.