Many elderly people like to wear socks at night. Some people also believe that wearing socks will cause poor blood circulation in the feet, uncomfortable legs and feet, and affect sleep. So is it good for sleeping with socks? Is it good for health?
Three benefits of sleeping with socks
Research shows that sleeping with socks will enter a sleep state early and the number of wake up at night will also decrease. In fact, sleep quality is closely related to a decrease in central body temperature, and a slow drop in central body temperature helps sleep. Wearing socks can keep your feet warm and the body temperature drops slowly, which is the main reason why wearing socks can improve sleep quality.
1. Newborns are cold-proofed
1. Baby is weak in constitution, the brain temperature regulation center is not fully developed, and the body temperature regulation ability is relatively weak. It is recommended to wear socks at bedtime to prevent colds and diseases caused by cold air.
In addition, women in menopause often feel their body temperature rise rapidly, hot, whole body, night sweats, palpitations , and facial flushing. Wearing socks helps reduce the body's central temperature at night and prevents flushing.
2, reduce chills caused by peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery diseases include Renoir syndrome and vasculitis . These people have many obstacles to the end circulation and their hands and feet are cold. Sleeping in socks helps keep warm, increases blood circulation , improves patient comfort, and helps patients fall asleep quickly.
3. Improving the dryness of the heel in autumn and winter wear socks can reduce the outflow of moisture, have a moisturizing effect, and improve the dryness of the heel. For diabetic patients, if blood sugar is not controlled properly, there is a risk of diabetic foot , wearing socks to sleep in winter can play a protective role and can prevent the occurrence of diabetic foot.
Of course, people with cold heels tend to dry, it is recommended to apply a little cream or Vaseline cream after washing their hands. The effect is also quite good.
People with foot infection are not recommended to wear socks to sleep
Doctor said that if there is athlete's foot or foot trauma, it is recommended not to sleep. Athlete foot refers to the presence of fungal infection on the foot, and foot trauma may be bacterial infection.
In this case, wearing socks to sleep has a heat preservation effect on the feet, which can easily cause the temperature of the feet to continue to rise, sweat, and the overall environment of the feet will become moist. When our feet are wet, it provides good growth space for fungi and bacteria, which can aggravate the athlete's foot to a certain extent.
Tips: If you find athlete's foot or foot trauma, be sure to replace your feet with air. Improve the ventilation of your feet and do not put them in a humid environment. Otherwise, the possibility of recurrence of athlete's foot is very high.
Finally, a warm reminder to choose the right socks can improve sleep and be good for health. I suggest you choose the right socks. You should choose socks that suit your size. Too tightness can cause blood circulation disorders, and in severe cases, it can cause swelling of the feet. Choose breathable and comfortable socks: To keep your feet dry and comfortable, it is best to make socks made of natural fiber or pure cotton. Change socks frequently: Socks are prone to bacterial growth, and if they are not replaced for a long time, they may be infected. In addition, some people with the above diseases do not recommend sleeping in socks.
