What are the benefits of foot soaking during menstruation? 9 tips for menstrual health care

　　a lot of female Friends all like foot soaking, because foot soaking is a good way to maintain health. However, when menstruation comes, some female friends will have questions about whether they can soak their feet during menstruation. In fact, foot soaking can also be done during menstruation, and foot soaking during menstruation will have many benefits. So what are the benefits of foot soaking during menstruation? How to take care of yourself during menstruation? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　What are the benefits of foot soaking during menstruation?

　　1. Warm the kidneys and help yang

　　some female friends exist Kidney deficiency Symptoms of kidney deficiency will become more severe, especially during menstruation. You may wish to soak your feet during menstruation, which can warm the kidneys and help yang, thereby improving the symptoms of kidney deficiency.

　　2. Eliminate fatigue

　　During menstruation, female friends are prone to fatigue. In addition to physiological reasons, it is also related to the loss of menstrual blood. It is recommended that foot soaking during menstruation can promote blood circulation, not only provide adequate blood supply to all parts of the body, but also promote the discharge of waste gas in the body to eliminate fatigue.

　　3. Alleviation Dysmenorrhea

　　Many female friends have symptoms of dysmenorrhea, but the degree is different. There are many causes of dysmenorrhea. Gynecology In addition to the above-mentioned problems, they are also related to physical constitution. For example, women with cold constitutions are prone to stagnant menstrual blood, resulting in symptoms such as blood clots and dysmenorrhea. By soaking your feet, you can promote blood circulation and warm your body, thereby relieving menstrual cramps.

　　4. Improve sleep

　　Some female friends have poor sleep quality during menstruation. There are many reasons for poor sleep quality, such as dysmenorrhea, fear of cold, poor mood, etc. It is recommended to soak your feet, which can promote blood circulation, not only relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea, but also warm the body, thereby helping female friends fall asleep. Moreover, during the process of foot soaking, it can relieve fatigue, make people feel relaxed, soothe their emotions, and also improve their sleep.

　　5. Promote blood circulation

　　First of all, female friends can soak their feet during the period. Everyone knows that foot bathing can increase blood circulation in the body. You can feel comfortable even during normal foot bathing, and the same is true during menstruation. If you are a female friend with qi stagnation and blood stasis, you will often have many small blood clots during menstruation. Foot soaking can promote blood circulation in the human body, thereby alleviating the phenomenon of blood clots. Therefore, foot soaking can make menstrual women's blood flow more smoothly, allowing menstrual blood to flow out smoothly.

　　How to take care of yourself during menstruation?

　　1. Don’t stay up late

　　Good sleeping habits and eating habits can help prevent and treat diarrhea during menstruation. Therefore, women must pay attention to going to bed early during menstruation to ensure sleep quality.

　　2. Hot blister foot

　　Soaking your feet in hot water can promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue and drive away cold. After soaking your feet, you can also perform appropriate foot massage, which will help keep your feet warm and effectively relieve menstrual cramps.

　　3. Adjust emotions

　　Chinese medicine believes that abnormal emotions are one of the important pathogenic factors, and the impact of mental emotions on menstruation is particularly obvious. Therefore, during menstruation, you must maintain emotional stability, feel comfortable, and avoid adverse stimulation to prevent Irregular menstruation。

　　4. Eat in moderation

　　During the menstrual period, due to the dissipation of menstrual blood, adequate nutrition is needed.； The diet should be light and mild, easy to digest, and do not eat too much raw or cold food. Cold can cause blood coagulation, which can easily cause dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhea or sudden interruption. Do not overeat spicy, fragrant, dry and injurious foods to reduce Uterus Congestion. Drink more boiled water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and keep your bowel movements smooth.

　　5. Suitable for cold and warm

　　Pay attention to climate change, especially avoid exposure to high temperature, sun, wind, cold and rain.； Or swim in water, wash your hair and feet with cold water, or sit in the cold for a long time.

　　6. Cleanliness and hygiene

　　During menstruation, you should keep your vulva clean. Use warm water to scrub your vulva every night. It is not advisable to take a tub or sitz bath. It is better to take a shower.； Sanitary napkins and paper should be soft and clean, and it is best to use high-pressure sterilization ； Menstrual belts and underwear should be changed and washed frequently to reduce the irritation of blood stains on the vulva and inner thighs. After washing, scald them with boiling water and dry them in the sun for later use. ； Menstrual mats should be made of sterilized gauze and toilet paper. Wipe from front to back after defecation to prevent dirt from being brought into the vagina, causing Vaginitis or inflammation of the uterus.

　　7. Do not use medicine indiscriminately

　　Generally, women experience slight discomfort during menstruation, which resolves on their own after menstruation and does not require medication to avoid interfering with the normal process. If you encounter stomach ache Those who are unbearable or have excessive bleeding that does not stop for a long time should seek medical examination and treatment. Do not take random medicines by yourself.

　　8. Balance work and rest

　　Working, studying, and doing general physical labor as usual during menstruation can promote blood circulation in the pelvis, thereby alleviating back pain and lower abdominal discomfort. However, heavy physical labor and strenuous exercise should be avoided, because overwork can cause excessive pelvic congestion, causing menorrhagia, prolonged menstruation, abdominal pain, and backache, etc.； And get enough sleep to stay energetic.

　　9. Avoid sexual intercourse

　　During menstruation, the endometrium peels off and bleeds, there are fresh wounds in the uterine cavity, the cervix opens slightly, the acidity of the vagina decreases, and the ability to defend against germs weakens. Having sex at this time can bring in bacteria, which can easily lead to genital inflammation. If the fallopian tubes are inflamed and blocked, it can also cause infertility. It can also cause menstrual periods to be prolonged or even cause continued bleeding. Therefore, women should refrain from sexual intercourse during menstruation to prevent infection.