Doctor: Just a few minutes of foot massage every day is good for the heart and prevents disease.

Massaging and pressing acupressure points on the feet not only helps promote blood circulation and reduce stress, but can also regulate the function of internal organs, improve overall health and prevent disease.

Dr. Huynh Tan Vu, a specialist in Internal Medicine (Day Treatment Unit, University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City - Campus 3), explains that the feet, as the endpoints of the nervous and vascular systems, are often prone to blood stagnation due to the fact that people spend most of their time standing or sitting. This can cause blockages and reduce blood circulation. Massaging and pressing these blocked points helps improve blood circulation, soothe stiffness in the joints, and release nerve and blood vessel congestion.

According to traditional medicine, the feet reflect the internal organs and systems of the body through acupoints and meridians. Foot massage directly affects these acupoints, helping to regulate and correct functional disorders of the body's organs. When the acupoints on the feet are stimulated, impulses are transmitted to the corresponding organs and systems, clearing the meridians and supporting the restoration of function in disordered parts of the body.

Furthermore, massaging the feet not only improves blood circulation but also enhances metabolism, making muscles, bones, and joints more supple and flexible. It also strengthens the immune system, helps prevent diseases, and improves overall health. Therefore, the feet are closely related to the health of the internal organs and play a significant role in maintaining and protecting health.

The soles of the feet are related to back pain, fatigue, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The soles of the feet are related to the kidneys. The big toe is related to the liver and spleen. The fourth toe is related to the liver (massaging this toe can treat constipation and back and shoulder pain). The top of the second toe is related to the stomach (massaging the second toe can treat bloating, gas, and heartburn). The top of the little toe is related to the bladder (massaging the little toe can treat urinary retention, incontinence, and painful urination).

Foot massage directly affects acupressure points, helping to regulate and correct functional disorders of organs in the body.

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Massage helps stimulate blood circulation and regulate overall blood flow.

Modern medical massage offers many positive health benefits. It stimulates local blood circulation, helps regulate overall circulation, and boosts immunity. Massage also activates the nervous system, reduces pain and relieves stress, and promotes the elimination of toxins through the skin and sweat glands.

In addition, it improves circulation in the skin, helping to reduce blood stagnation and promote lymphatic movement. Massage also softens tendons, increases elasticity, and supports nutrition for joints and bones, especially in the recovery from injuries such as hematomas and muscle adhesions. Performing massage also helps reduce stress and negative emotions, bringing a feeling of relaxation and improving mental well-being.

"Therefore, foot massage and acupressure have a significant effect on health, not only providing a feeling of relaxation, but also, through local circulation via the meridian system and acupoints, affecting the entire body, bringing health and improving the quality of life," shared Dr. Vu.

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