If the human body is compared to a tree with lush foliage, then the feet are like roots. Old roots of trees wither first, old feet of people rot first? It's not empty. We can know whether you are healthy or not by your feet. If your feet meet the following characteristics, then you are in good health. Let's take a look at them.
If your feet meet these four characteristics, your figure is not bad.
1, ruddy soles
In good health, the color of the soles of the feet is red. If it is red, it means body heat; if it is blue, it means severe cold; if it is white, it means deficiency of qi and blood, malnutrition or anemia. If it turns yellow, it means there is something wrong with the liver and gallbladder. If it turns black or purple, it means that the blood circulation is not good.
2. The toes are ruddy and full.
Good health, rosy toes and full toes. If the toe is too white or too red, it means that venous blood return is not good. If the toes and abdomen are not full and wrinkled, it means that the blood circulation of the feet is poor.
3. The color of toenails is pink.
In a healthy body, the color of toenails is pink, and the white crescent will account for about 20% of the length of nails. If the color is too light, it means anemia or malnutrition. If the color of nails is black and purple, it means that blood circulation is not good. If there are vertical stripes or horizontal stripes on the nails, it means that the body is weak and the immunity is poor. It's time for more exercise.
4. The temperature of the feet is moderate
In a healthy body, the temperature of the feet is moderate, neither too cold nor too hot. If the feet are always cold, it is either not warm enough or the kidney yang is insufficient. At this time, you can eat some mutton or ginger and garlic and make up the food at the same temperature.
If the soles of your feet are very hot, it means yin deficiency and internal heat. You can eat more sweet and cool foods such as mung beans and melon.
How can I maintain my feet at ordinary times?
1, do foot massage
Regular massage of feet can adjust the tissue cells in the acupoint reflex zone, and the balance of yin and yang will make the body healthy. If you have chloasma on your face, you can massage the pituitary gland and adrenal reflex area corresponding to the right sole. If you have acne on your face, you should massage the outside of your feet. If you have eczema, you can massage the instep.
2. More toes
People who often sit or need to stand for a long time should stand on tiptoe when they are free, and it is best to get up on tiptoe every hour, which can help the blood circulation of lower limbs and prevent varicose veins.
3. Soak your feet and rub your feet before going to bed.
Soaking your feet before going to bed is very beneficial to your health. The water temperature of soaking feet should not be too hot, and it is appropriate to control it at 38~45℃. The water for soaking feet should be at the ankle joint, and the soaking time should not be too long. 15 to 20 minutes is enough, and it is enough to soak your body slightly.
When soaking feet, you can add some Chinese herbal medicines as needed. Soaking feet with ginger can drive away the cold and is good for cold hands and feet. Soaking feet with Chili water can relieve pain, dispel dampness, dispel cold and prevent foot odor, and has therapeutic effect on foot sweat and beriberi.
Soaking feet with mugwort leaves can dispel cold and dredge collaterals, which is good for sore back and cold feet. Soaking feet with vinegar can help you sleep. Soaking feet alternately with hot and cold water can treat insomnia, headache, ankle sprain and heartbroken pain.
After soaking feet and drying feet, you can warm your palms, and then rub your left and right soles with your palms 100 times, which can treat foot pain, nourish kidney yang and reduce swelling due to deficiency fire.
In a word, taking care of your feet is good for your health.