What are the methods of using a foot bath

A healthy body requires maintenance. Soaking feet frequently can help us relieve fatigue and ensure the hygiene of our feet. However, we must use hot water to soak our feet to achieve better results. Therefore, foot baths are loved by many people, but we must master the use of hot water to achieve better results. Let's learn about the usage of foot baths.

How to use a foot bath

First, pay attention to the moderate temperature when bathing your feet (the best temperature is 40-45℃). It is best to let the water temperature gradually become warmer as the feet adapt.

Second, the time for a medicated foot bath should be 30-40 minutes, and the water temperature should be maintained during the foot bath. Especially during foot bath therapy, only by maintaining a certain temperature and ensuring the prescribed foot bath time can the maximum effectiveness of the medicine be guaranteed, thereby achieving a therapeutic effect.

Third, when taking a medicated foot bath, if you give the feet appropriate physical stimulation, such as massage, pinching or rubbing the feet, if conditions permit, you can also use a foot bath with heating and massage functions for foot bathing, the effect will be better.

Fourth, it is not advisable to take a foot bath 30 minutes before or after meals. During a foot bath, the blood vessels in the feet expand and the blood volume increases, causing a decrease in blood to the gastrointestinal tract and internal organs, affecting the gastrointestinal digestive function. A medicated foot bath before meals may inhibit the secretion of gastric juice and be detrimental to digestion. A foot bath immediately after a meal may cause a decrease in gastrointestinal blood volume and affect digestion.

Fifth, during foot bath treatment, some external medicines may cause blistering, or local skin redness and itching. Some patients have specific constitutions and may have allergic reactions after taking the medicine. If these symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued.

Sixth, the dosage of external treatment drugs used in foot bath is large, and some drugs are toxic, so they are generally not suitable for oral administration. At the same time, after the foot medicine treatment is completed, the affected area should be washed and dried.

Seventh, people with infectious skin diseases, such as tinea pedis, should pay attention to the possibility of self-infection and cross-infection. It is best for members of the same family to use their own bathtub to prevent cross-infection or the spread of infectious diseases.

Eighth, when taking a foot bath, the blood vessels in the feet and lower limbs expand and the blood volume increases, which can cause acute anemia in the head and cause dizziness and vertigo. When the above symptoms appear, you can wash your feet with cold water to constrict the blood vessels in the feet and allow blood to flow fully to the head, eliminating acute anemia in the head and relieving symptoms.

The above is an introduction to how to use a footbath. By understanding the knowledge, we can better use the footbath to improve our body. However, there are some precautions when using a footbath. In addition, women should try not to soak their feet after sea transportation, and the longer the soaking time is, the better.