[ **up: [[Wellbeing]]** ] --- # Foot soaking Western healthcare providers “typically don’t recommend foot soaks”.[^1] A few specific scenarios where they might recommend one include: - Ingrown toenails (soak twice a day in lukewarm water, apply ointment in between and cover with a bandage).[^1] - Musculoskeletal injuries, like plantar fasciitis ([[2025-0213. How to do a hot–cold contrast foot soak.|hot–cold contrast baths]] can speed the healing process).[^1] --- ## Foot soaking – China [[2025-0213. Foot soaking not only relaxes your feet but also helps relieve stress from your entire body. It is especially effective for those who stand or walk for long periods, as it promotes blood circulation and relieves fatigue.|Foot soaking not only relaxes your feet but also helps relieve stress from your entire body. It is especially effective for those who stand or walk for long periods, as it promotes blood circulation and relieves fatigue.]][^2] [^1]: Cleveland Clinic, ‘Foot Soaks: What To Know and Whether To Try One’, *Cleveland Clinic*, 12 December 2023, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/foot-soak-types-benefits. [^2]: 一颗西兰花🥦 \[pseud.],【泡脚指南～Foot Bath Guide】 , 8 January 2025, https://www.xiaohongshu.com/discovery/item/67a59cd9000000002903d884?source=webshare&xhsshare=pc_web&xsec_token=ABaEtLBclXSGDeDwHCDvFsq5ZSyPwUaOdU4MhfpOjQERk=&xsec_source=pc_share.