What are the benefits of rubbing the soles of your feet?

There are many acupoints around the soles of the feet, and from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine massage, stimulating these acupoints is not only beneficial to the internal organs, but also beneficial to human health. Of course, it is impossible for everyone to ask a masseur to massage their feet every day, so rubbing the soles of the feet becomes the best method. So, what are the benefits of rubbing the soles of your feet?

The benefits of rubbing the soles of your feet

Rubbing the soles of the feet can "solidify the true qi, reduce internal heat, and nourish the kidneys", thus helping to calm the mind, soothe the liver and improve eyesight, improve intelligence and the brain, and strengthen the body. Modern medical research also shows that regular stimulation of the soles of the feet can regulate autonomic nervous and endocrine functions, promote blood circulation, help eliminate fatigue, improve sleep, and prevent and treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

What are the benefits of rubbing the soles of your feet?

Effects of Rubbing Yongquan Point

Located at the bottom of the foot, in the front 1/3 of the line connecting the tip of the web between the 2nd and 3rd toes and the heel. As the saying goes, "If you want the elderly to be at peace, keep the Yongquan point warm." Pushing and rubbing the Yongquan point is commonly known as "rubbing the soles of the feet." You need to rub it out to feel the heat. It is more effective for senile asthma, soreness of the waist and legs, constipation and other diseases. The specific method is to use your thumb to push and rub back and forth from the heel to the Yongquan point repeatedly, or to pat gently with your palm until you feel a warm feeling on the sole of the foot. In addition, you can also soak your feet in hot salt water to warm the Yongquan acupoint. The water temperature should be based on your own adaptability. Soak for 15 to 30 minutes before going to bed every day.

Effects of Rubbing Taixi Point

On the inside of the foot, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. Sit with your legs naturally apart, or sit cross-legged. Then use your thumbs to press or rub the Taixi point until you feel soreness. This can warm the kidney and replenish yang, and has a good effect on chills and cold limbs caused by yang deficiency.

How to rub the soles of your feet

Dry rub: Hold the front of your left foot with your left hand, and rub the sole of your foot up and down 100 times with your right hand. Use moderate force and rub until the sole of your foot becomes warm. Next, do the same with your left hand to your right foot.

Wet rub: Soak your feet in a basin of water at a suitable temperature until your feet turn red. Then wipe them clean and rub your feet using the "dry rub" method.

Wine rubbing: Wine rubbing is based on dry rubbing. Dip your hands in a small amount of white wine and then rub your feet. If the wine is rubbed dry while rubbing your feet, you need to dip a small amount of white wine and continue rubbing your feet several times.