맨발 걷기■Many benefits and effects, including improvement in organ function
Walking barefoot stimulates the acupuncture points in the feet, which has some health benefits. In particular, Oriental medicine explains that acupuncture points connected to each organ of the body are gathered on the soles of the feet, so when stimulated appropriately, blood flow around the organs can increase and poor organ function can be improved.
Professor Kim Jeong-hyeon of the Department of Acupuncture at Kangdong Kyung Hee University Hospital said, “If you stimulate the Yongcheon acupoint, which is the most hollow in the sole of the foot, you can relieve headaches, anxiety, and nervousness, and if you stimulate the Kunlun acupuncture point in the heel, you can relieve back pain. “The benefits are very diverse,” he explained.
“Walking is achieved when the bones, muscles, nerves, brain, and sense of balance within the ears cooperate smoothly, so it can awaken other functions of the body that are not activated during simple acupressure,” he said. “In particular, walking barefoot has an acupressure effect on the feet.” “You can get the effects of both walking and walking, so you can expect a greater effect than simply stepping on an acupressure plate at home,” he added.
■Elderly people and people with foot problems should not try this
But there are also things to be careful about. Barefoot walking is best done in well-maintained parks to prevent injuries. You can also maximize the effectiveness of exercise in the afternoon when your feet are swollen. After returning home, wash your feet with lukewarm water and massage them to relieve fatigue.
Meanwhile, in the case of ▲elderly people ▲if the toes are deformed due to old age ▲if there is heel pain ▲if flat feet (flat feet) or cavus feet (higher arch of the sole) ▲patients with diabetic foot ▲patients with interdigital neuroma Never walk barefoot. Can not be done.
Professor Ahn Ji-yong of the Department of Orthopedics at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital of the Catholic University of Korea said, “Everyone’s foot shape is different, so it is dangerous to hastily walk barefoot. In particular, in the elderly, the fat layer on the soles of the feet has become thinner, so when stimulated, the plantar nerve can be compressed and cause other problems.” “He urged caution.
