1 Soaking feet in salt water damages the kidneys or nourishes the kidneys
Soaking feet in salt water hurts the kidneys but does not nourish the kidneys.
Salt is cold in nature and salty in taste, such as the kidney, small intestine, stomach, and large intestine meridians. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling blood, and moisturizing dryness. However, foot soaking in salt water does not damage the kidneys or nourish the kidneys, because salt Only by taking it orally can it target the kidney meridian. Foot soaking alone has no effect on the kidneys, so it does not damage the kidneys or nourish the kidneys.
2 What are the side effects of soaking feet in salt water
1. There are reports that edema of the feet occurs after soaking feet in salt water. Maybe some people with better skin permeability will When you soak your feet in salt water, sodium ions enter the body through the skin, causing the osmotic pressure to change, resulting in edema.
2. When there is trauma to the foot, it is not suitable to soak the feet in salt water, as it will irritate the injured area and cause severe pain.
3. If you put too much salt in the foot bath, the water in the skin cells will be lost, causing wrinkles and whitening.
3. How much salt should be added to the salt water foot bath?
1. There is no need to add too much salt to the salt water foot bath. It is enough to soak the feet in light salt water. About 5 grams at a time, about half A spoonful of salt is enough.
2. If you have athlete's foot and need strong sterilization, you can slightly increase the amount of salt. Generally, you can use 5 to 10 grams of salt.
4 How long should you soak your feet in salt water?
The time for soaking your feet in salt water should be controlled between 15 and 30 minutes.
The time of soaking feet in salt water is the same as that in hot water. It usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. If the soaking time is too short, it will not have the effect of dispelling cold and warming the body. If the soaking time is too long, it will easily cause skin wrinkles. , In case of dizziness, do not soak your feet in salt water for a long time at a time.