Suffering From Foot Pain? A Doctor Offers a Natural and Effective Tip That's Going Viral
Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, from the American Academy of Intensive Care, suggests that using foot pads, a practice from Japanese medicine, not only improves blood circulation but also benefits the body's autonomic nervous system. Here is a particularly beneficial natural recipe for making them.
(Illustration: Shutterstock)For many years, the Japanese have integrated the foot pad method into their ancient medicine as part of a detoxification treatment for toxins and metals. Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, from the American Academy of Intensive Care, claims that using foot pads, a practice from Japanese medicine, not only improves blood circulation but also benefits the body's autonomic nervous system.
According to him, the main physiological impact of the feet is in stimulating the liver and meridians located in the kidneys, and using foot pads increases the metabolic rate and purifies the blood from metals and toxins. "I personally use this ancient method every time I fly or at night when I feel my body needs refreshment and purification," he says.
Foot pads are mainly used by reflexologists, who place them on reflex points on the soles of the feet to activate various organs and systems in the body. "I believe that stimulating these areas through the reflex points on the feet contributes to overall body health by not only removing toxins but also balancing their energy pathways," says Dr. Klinghardt. "In Eastern medicine, the feet are considered 'the second heart,' meaning they help the blood flow pump reach proper functioning. Most of us don't think about it, but just sitting on a chair for several hours reduces blood flow to the lower body by about 50%."
So what to do? Although the market offers dozens of products claiming to be effective foot pads, Dr. Klinghardt suggests making them at home with minimal effort and maximum efficiency.
For this, you will need the following ingredients: a tablespoon of finely chopped garlic, a tablespoon of finely chopped onion, a cup of apple cider vinegar, socks, a gauze pad, and a small pot.
Preparation Method: In a small pot, bring the cup of apple cider vinegar to a boil, and add the chopped onion and garlic. Stir well for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and set aside to cool for about half an hour.
Afterwards, dip the gauze into the liquid until it is soaked but not dripping. Attach it to the center of the foot and secure it with socks. Go to sleep with the socks and gently remove them the next morning. Dispose of the used gauze in the trash, and repeat the process once a week.
