When is the best time to soak your feet to nourish the kidneys? It turns out it's this time

China has had the custom of foot soaking since ancient times, and foot soaking is helpful to physical health. Soaking your feet can also nourish the kidneys, but you should also pay attention to the time of soaking your feet. Generally, soaking your feet at nine o'clock in the evening is better for nourishing the kidneys. If you suffer from mental weakness, you can also soak your feet, which will promote sleep.

1. Why is soaking your feet at 9 pm the best for protecting your kidneys?

The reason for choosing this time period to nourish the kidneys is that this is the time when the qi and blood of the kidney meridian are relatively weak. When soaking your feet at this time, the body heat will increase, and the blood vessels in the body will expand, which is beneficial to blood circulation, thereby promoting blood circulation in the body. At the same time, the nerves that have been tense all day and the kidneys that have been tired all day can be completely relaxed and fully regulated by soaking your feet at this time, and people will feel comfortable.

"Soaking your feet in hot water can not only nourish the kidneys and liver, but also help improve sleep quality." If you do a few minutes of foot massage after soaking your feet, it will be better for the body's blood circulation and further regulate the internal organs. After soaking your feet, it is recommended not to engage in other activities and fall asleep after a few minutes for better kidney-tonifying effects.

2. How long is the best time to soak your feet?

When soaking your feet, the water temperature should not be too hot, about 40℃ is appropriate. The soaking time should not be too long, about half an hour is appropriate. Since metal is easy to cool, it is best to use a wooden basin as a container for foot soaking. You can put some salvia miltiorrhiza and angelica in it, which are good for promoting blood circulation; or you can put some forsythia, honeysuckle, isatis root, and chrysanthemum to play the role of reducing fire and clearing heat.

3. Office workers are energetic in the morning by soaking their feet

The reason for choosing to soak your feet in the morning is that you maintain the same posture for a long time while sleeping at night, which causes poor blood circulation. Soaking your feet in the morning can promote blood circulation and regulate the autonomic nervous and endocrine systems. The nerve endings on the soles of the feet are connected to the brain. When washing your feet, use both hands to massage the soles of your feet and between the toes in warm water. This can make the brain feel relaxed and comfortable, and make you feel refreshed and energetic, thus "refueling" your work for the day.

4. How to soak your feet in the morning

The method of washing feet in the morning is very simple. The water temperature should be controlled at around 40℃, which should be comfortable and not hot. Soak for about 5 minutes. Use the index, middle and ring fingers of both hands to massage the Yongquan acupoints on both feet for about 1 minute each, and then massage the spaces between the toes for about half a minute. To maintain the water temperature, add appropriate amount of hot water in batches and repeat 3-5 times. If time is limited, you can do it only once, or just massage without soaking in hot water.

“Washing feet in spring can raise yang and strengthen the body; washing feet in summer can remove dampness; washing feet in autumn can nourish the lungs and internal organs; scalding feet in winter can warm the pubic region.” Washing feet with hot water is good for the human body all year round. So, give it a try on a weekday morning.