Quick Reference Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Beauty and Beauty

Chapter 25 Foot Care - Beauty Begins with Your Steps (1)
The foot is also a very important part of women.Do, do, do.This is almost all women's complaints about the skin of their feet!Not only is the chapped heel affecting the beauty of women, but also the dry and rough foot skin, which is full of fine lines, also makes perfect women look inferior.But if you usually do a good job of foot maintenance, not only can you have a pair of beautiful feet, but also make your body healthier and more beautiful.

(Section [-]) Feet, the "second heart" of the human body

The feet are the foundation of the human body and are called the "second heart".To the human body, the foot is not only a body organ, but also the terminal of the internal organs of the human body.The seemingly small pair of feet is the epitome of the whole body. Every tissue and organ of the human body has its corresponding reflection area on the feet.If there is a problem with the internal organs, it can be known by stimulating the corresponding reflex area, and the purpose of treatment can be achieved.

Feet are the "root" of human health

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the kidney is the foundation of the innate" and "the spleen is the foundation of the acquired".The Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming and the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin both start or end at the feet, that is to say, the feet are the foundation of the body.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that our feet are the starting point of the three yin meridians of the foot and the end point of the three yang meridians of the foot. There are more than 60 acupoints below the ankle joint, which echo the internal organs of our body.Moreover, the six meridians of the human body run along the feet, and the three yang meridians of the foot start from the head and end at the back of the toes on the foot. "The three yin of the hand, go from the chest to the hand; the three yang of the hand, go from the hand to the head; the three yang of the foot, go from the head to the foot) The three yin of the foot, go from the foot to the abdomen."They are the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang ending at the index toe; the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang ending at the fourth toe; and the bladder meridian of Foot-Taiyang ending at the little toe.The three yangs of the foot run from the toes to the abdomen. They are the Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin starting from the end of the big toe; the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin starting from the outer side of the big toe; the kidney meridian of Foot Shaoyin starting from the sole of the foot.

If these reflex areas can be stimulated, blood circulation in the body can be promoted, the endocrine system can be adjusted, and organ functions can be enhanced.If you often wash your feet with warm water, you can stimulate these acupoints on your feet, enhance blood circulation, dredge the meridians, so as to achieve the purpose of beauty and health by eliminating diseases and evils.

In addition, the feet are the farthest from the heart.In this way, it is easier for blood to flow from the heart to the feet, but it is relatively difficult to return blood from the feet to the heart.When a large amount of blood gathers in the veins of the lower extremities, the tension of the lower extremity tissues increases, and it is necessary to rely on the increased tension and isometric contraction of the skeletal muscles of the lower extremities to squeeze the blood vessels of the lower extremities and force the blood in the feet to flow to the heart through the venous valves.

If there is a problem in the feet and the blood circulation in the lower limbs is not smooth, it will affect the physiological functions of various organs of the human body and cause various diseases.However, if you massage the feet every day, the muscles of the feet and lower limbs can be properly contracted to help the heart return the blood to the farthest end, strengthen the heart's exercise efficiency, and make the heart deliver more blood at a lower frequency. Thereby reducing the burden on the heart.In this way, the feet have the function of pumping blood virtually.It can be said that the foot shoulders an important mission and has a vital impact on the health of the body.

Since the feet are in the lowest part of the human body and the farthest away from the heart, it is easy to deposit some metabolic waste on the feet due to poor blood circulation, breed toxins, and invade various joints and organs.However, if the feet are stimulated through traditional Chinese medicine foot baths, massages, etc., the feet will be opened.

Several hidden dangers that affect the beauty of feet
Calluses on soles of feet
Due to wearing high heels for a long time, the weight of the body is oppressed on the forefoot. Over time, it is inevitable that thick calluses will form on the feet.And the dead skin of these dead calluses will become thicker and thicker, and the lines will be different in depth, becoming a shelter for dirt.Many times, we can see the soles of some beautiful women's feet on the beach, with a black cocoon, which inevitably feels indecent.Frequent grinding of dead skin and calluses on the soles of feet is the best way to protect your beautiful feet.Soak your feet in warm water every week, add a few drops of vinegar or a few slices of ginger to the water to promote blood circulation.After soaking for about 10 minutes, you can use a pumice stone in water to gently grind off the dead skin.

fine lines on feet
The skin of women's feet is very dry. In addition, they usually wear socks and shoes, put them on and take them off, and rub them constantly, so it is not surprising that there are fine lines on the feet.Even many women under the age of 30 already have footprints.To protect your feet, if you want to have a pair of white and smooth feet, applying skin cream is an essential part.

dirty toenails

Some women do not have the habit of applying nail polish. Every time they bare their feet, they will see dirt in the toenails of their thumbs. They feel that they are not clean women. In fact, this type of women just lacks care for their feet. That's all.Women who do not have the habit of applying nail polish, must clean your toenails regularly.And women who have the habit of applying nail polish, remember to leave "naked makeup" one day a week to give your nails a break.It is best to use a nail lotion with vitamin E, or apply vitamin E capsules after removing makeup on the toenails.

cracked heel
Cracked heels are quite normal.Often wear sandals and slippers, the weight of the body is pressed on the heel, and the skin is dehydrated and dry, which is very easy to chap.Exfoliating and applying lotion to your heels on a regular basis is the best way to relieve chapped heels.

Foot care, foot bath ten massage ten pedicure

Foot beauty and health care are inseparable from each other.Feet accompany us throughout our life, so we must treat them well.Therefore, beauty feet must pay attention to maintenance.First of all, it is a foot bath.Soaking feet in warm water every day can speed up blood circulation and promote metabolism.Second, is massage.We know that there are abundant acupuncture points and nerve endings on the soles of the feet, which will bring reflexes to the internal organs and various systems of the body during massage, stimulate various parts, and make the body healthy.Then there is a pedicure. The calluses on the soles of the feet should be removed frequently, otherwise pads and corns will grow.Moreover, the hydration and moisturizing of the feet must be as serious as the face, so as to maintain the charm of the skin of the feet. In summer, when the feet are bare, sunscreen should be applied to prevent sunburn.Therefore, if you love beauty, you should love your feet like you love your face!
Foot bath
Speaking of soaking feet, it can be said that everyone can do it, but soaking feet is also very particular.First of all, the time to soak your feet must be mastered.If you have enough time, you can soak your feet at 3-5 in the afternoon, which is when the bladder meridian and kidney meridian are most vigorous, and the effect of tonifying the kidney is best at this time.Usually, people will choose to soak their feet before going to bed, which is convenient and conducive to sleep.And the time for soaking feet is not as long as possible, generally 30-35 minutes is appropriate.

In addition, the water temperature of the foot bath should not be fooled.If you use very hot water, your feet will be as red as boiled prawns. Although this can soften the skin of your feet, it can also promote blood circulation and relieve fatigue.But it is wrong to do so, because using too hot water to soak the feet will make the skin more dry, and the blood vessels on the feet will become thicker. Therefore, the water temperature of the feet should generally feel slightly hot.There are also certain standards for how much water to soak your feet in. In fact, for the human body, the cervical spine and throat are the most vulnerable at the top, the waist is in the middle, and the ankles are at the bottom.

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that ginger can attract blood medicine into the blood, so you'd better drink ginger brown sugar water while soaking your feet, so that the body can produce more heat, and the cold and damp can be excreted in time through sweating.

Foot massage
Every part of the viscera of the human body has reflex areas on the soles of the feet. Massage can stimulate the reflex areas. Through blood circulation and nerve conduction, it can adjust the balance of the body, restore organ functions, and receive the effect of healing and fitness.

Before massaging, be sure to clean your feet thoroughly, then apply massage cream or moisturizing essential oil, lotion, etc. on the instep and center of the foot, and massage in steps: hold the side of the toes with your hands, and gently move the base of the toes Pull up; push the upper end of each toe and the side of the toe in turn, and push the first joint with the pulp of the fingers; press the hands on the two calves respectively, and push from the calf to the heel.

scraper pad

The so-called foot pads are the thick, hard dead skin tissue on your feet.Speaking of the formation of foot pads, in fact, it has a lot to do with the usual walking habits and the comfort of wearing shoes.In fact, proper foot pads do not affect the beauty of the feet, but also play a role in protecting the feet.Usually, those girls who love to wear high heels love to have pads on the edge of the heel or on the sole of the foot.

However, if your foot pads have grown so thick that walking is obviously uncomfortable, then they need to be cleaned.However, the tools for cleaning the foot pads generally need to choose a special foot scraper and a dead skin grinding machine. Regarding the operation of this step, it is recommended that you who love beauty go to a professional nail and foot shop.

Exfoliating

After cleaning the foot pads, the next nursing work is to remove dead skin.In fact, this step is relatively gentle, and only a foot rub is enough.When doing it, first wipe off the water on the feet, and then use a foot pad that has been soaked in water to rub the soles of the feet back and forth a few times, and you will find that some dead skin rolls up and falls down. up.However, you should pay attention to the thin skin and use less force when rubbing.

Moisturize
After going through the above three steps, the basic problems of the feet have been resolved at this time, and the skin has been "rude" trimmed and thinned.Then, at this time, you need to give your feet a "gentle" moisturizer, so that the skin can fully absorb nutrients. After this step, the effect is quite extraordinary, but many people often ignore this step, which is very unwise.Therefore, if your feet are chapped and the skin is thick, it is recommended that you use a skin care cream with more oil, such as Vaseline. If your feet do not have so many problems, then you can choose a general moisturizing skin care lotion up.

Toenail maintenance - make your beauty impeccable
There is no doubt that fingernails are the object that women are most willing to take care of and beautify, because they often appear in our sight. In comparison, toenails are much less important.However, if you want to be a tasteful beauty, the beautification of your foot nails cannot be ignored.

The first step of manicure: clean the soft skin of the toenail.Usually, at the end of the day, our feet will feel very tired. At this time, if we can experience the luxury sea salt water foot bath, the feet rubbed with sea salt are like having done a workout, the temperature rises and the metabolism is vigorous.Because, soaking in sea salt water, the feet will be well relaxed.Moreover, the water temperature is slightly hot, which can maximize the pores.

In fact, when there is dead skin around the toenails, just a piece of soft leather nail polish can remove the dead skin around the toenails.The usage is very simple, as long as you love beauty, apply it on the edge of the toenail, and after 10 seconds, you can easily wipe off the dead skin with cotton.At this time, cut off the thorns to make the toes look cleaner.After drying your feet, you can use special exfoliating pliers to remove the thick cuticle next to the toenails.

The second step of manicure: remove nail polish.For this step, first dip a cotton pad in the polish water, apply it on the toenail for a few seconds, wait for the nail polish to dissolve, and then wipe it from the edge of the soft skin to the tip of the toenail.For parts that are not easy to remove, you can wrap a cotton pad around a small wooden stick, dip it in light water and wipe it off.

Next is trimming the toenails.First of all, remember that the sides are not cut, and the center is squared.And, trim the nail file and the toenail back and forth at a 90° angle.However, first rub the surface of the nail with a fine pumice stone, and then buff it with the fine side of the nail file.Don't be too troublesome, you know, in this way, in addition to enhancing the color of the nail polish, it can also make the nail polish last for a long time without fading.

The third step of manicure: apply nail polish and color.Before applying nail polish, first put on the toe separator to separate the toes, and then start to color the beautiful toenails: apply a layer of transparent nails on the surface of the toenails.

When applying nail polish, start with your little toe so as not to touch your freshly painted toe.Moreover, a layer of primer is applied before nail polish, which can avoid stains and make the nail surface smooth and easy to color.

(Session [-]) Soak your feet, do a good job of pedicure for your feet and your body
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that: the internal organs of the human body and the feet have a corresponding relationship.Modern medical research has found that insisting on taking a foot bath every day is conducive to the growth of human Qi and blood!Make the face and body skin white and shiny.Moreover, by fully stimulating the skin and acupoints of the feet through warm medicinal baths, metabolism can be promoted, which has better physical therapy and health care effects, and makes the body healthier.

relieve tension
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