Can I learn to do health-preserving foot massage at home?

The feet should be an important part of the human body's health, and many people also choose to have foot massage. "Longevity begins with the feet." Feet are the gateway to health and longevity. Foot massage is the best way to maintain health. Foot massage actually stimulates the acupoints on the soles of the feet. So how do you do a foot massage at home?

1. Step on the beans

You can just use soybeans, mung beans, peanuts, etc. of appropriate size at home, spread them flat on the ground, and then stand on them barefoot. This method is very simple and can be said to be suitable for everyone.

At the beginning, your feet may feel pain. You can step on it for a while less or find ways to divert your attention. For example, watching TV or singing while pedaling can relieve the discomfort to a great extent, and then gradually extend the time. 15 minutes at a time is appropriate and can be done multiple times a day.

This method can stimulate various acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, which not only plays a role in health care, but also can promote metabolism, thereby achieving the effect of detoxification. Due to the accelerated metabolism, you may feel a little thirsty and hungry, so try not to step on the beans on an empty stomach. It is best to drink some water after finishing.

2. Rolling Tennis

Rolling a ball barefoot can also help massage the soles of your feet. It is best to use a tennis ball or a ball of similar size, such as a golf ball. When rolling, the movement should be slower, and every inch of muscle on the sole of the foot, from toes to heels, should touch the ball. This action may be more strenuous than simply stepping on beans, so the time can be relatively shorter, about five minutes at a time.

After you do rolling ball for a while, you will unexpectedly find that the previous back pain has been alleviated a lot. Yes, this is also a big benefit of rolling barefoot. Since the fascia of the soles of the feet are closely connected to the fascia of the calves, back and neck, massaging one of them will inevitably be beneficial to other related parts.

3. Walking on tiptoes or heels

Walking on tiptoe can provide sufficient oxygen to the myocardium. It is a very good aerobic exercise and is very beneficial to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system.

When you stand on tiptoes, the muscles on the back of your calf will tighten, which is beneficial to the unblocking of the three yin meridians of the foot; while standing on tiptoes and walking on your heels can tighten the muscles on the front of your calf, which is beneficial to the unblocking of the three yang meridians of the foot.

This sport is especially suitable for people who sit for a long time and have little time to exercise. Every hour after sitting, you might as well stand up and stand on your toes and heels alternately, or walk back and forth for a few minutes. This can allow blood to flow back to the lower limbs, prevent varicose veins, and make blood circulation smoother. It can also relieve dizziness and blurred vision symptoms caused by excessive brain use.

Of course, it is best for the elderly or people with osteoporosis or poor legs and feet not to do this exercise. Although it is good for the body, it is easy to fall and cause unnecessary injuries.

4. Move your toes at will

People with poor stomachs should not only pay more attention to their diet. In fact, moving their toes can also achieve the effect of gastrointestinal health. The method is very simple. Just move your toes at will to stimulate the stomach meridian between the second and third toes, thereby strengthening gastrointestinal function.

This exercise can be done whether standing, sitting or lying down. Relatively speaking, the effect is better when doing it while standing. Because standing can put a certain amount of pressure on the meridians of the feet, making the stimulation more intense. This is an arbitrary exercise that can be performed even with shoes and socks. It can be said that it is the most convenient way to nourish the stomach.

Conclusion: From ancient times to the present, people have attached great importance to foot massage. Because there are many acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, they are called the "second heart". Many people believe that foot massage should be done at a regular foot massage institution, as it is difficult to find the acupoints by oneself. In fact, if you can massage so many acupoints evenly, it can completely achieve the effect of "curing diseases if you have them and preventing diseases if you don't". The four simple methods of foot massage introduced above are very practical and effective. You may try them in your spare time.