Soaking feet, upper body sweating indicates Qi deficiency, lower body sweating indicates kidney coldness
Introduction: Soaking feet in hot water can unblock meridians, expel cold and waste from the body, and regulate body temperature. During the process, sweating may occur. People with experience in foot soaking often notice sweating on the back or head. Sweating in different areas may indicate different health conditions.
Everyone's constitution is different, so the sweat produced will also vary. Generally, it is sufficient to soak your feet until your back is slightly damp or your forehead is sweaty. If you sweat excessively or abnormally, it may be a sign of a health threat.
If you don't sweat when soaking your feet, for women, it is often due to deficiency of cold in the body. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) recommends regulating by nourishing Qi and blood, and also suggests persisting with long-term foot soaking to unblock meridians and sweat glands.
Sweating on the upper body while soaking feet is mostly caused by Qi deficiency. Qi deficiency is generally characterized by lack of energy, feeling a lack of physical and stamina, and feeling tired from even slight exertion. If it is not severe, it can be regulated through diet. Recommendation: Diet therapy for people with a Qi-deficient constitution
Sweating on the lower body while soaking feet is mostly caused by kidney coldness. Kidney coldness is a manifestation of yin-yang imbalance in TCM. It is recommended to eat more foods like walnuts and sesame, engage in more physical exercise, quit smoking and drinking, and adjust your mindset.
Tip: If you want to sweat and detoxify better while soaking your feet, you can drink a glass of water before soaking, and drink another glass after soaking to better replenish the water lost by your body.