Wind-heat cold is caused by the invasion of wind-heat pathogenic factors. When children have wind-heat cold, they do not exhibit aversion to cold, but instead feel hot. Their bodies may also have low-grade fever, but it is different from high fever. To treat wind-heat cold, it is important to start with dispelling wind and heat, promoting sweating, and releasing the exterior. Let's take a look at the illustrated pediatric massage for wind-heat cold.
Main Symptoms of Wind-heat Cold in Children
Fever, sweating, headache, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, red lips, dry and red throat, red tongue with thin coating, floating and rapid pulse, blue-purple or red fingerprints.
Massage Prescription for Wind-heat Cold in Children
Treatment Principle: Dispel wind and clear heat.
Massage Prescription: Clear the Lung meridian, clear the Heavenly River water, push the Heavenly Pillar bone, pinch and press the Heavenly Projection, stimulate the Taiyang point, rub the Wind Pool, the Wind Mansion, rub the Small Heaven's Heart, and hold the Shoulder Well.
Massage Techniques for Wind-heat Cold in Children
Clear the Lung meridian: Use the thumb to rub from the fingertip towards the base of the finger for 100-300 times.
Clear the Heavenly River water: Place the index and middle fingers together and use the fingertip to push from the wrist crease to the elbow crease for 100-300 times.
Push the Heavenly Pillar bone: Use the thumb or index and middle fingers to push straight down from top to bottom for 25-50 times.
Pinch and press the Heavenly Projection: Use the fingertips of the middle finger to rub and press the Heavenly Projection 10-15 times.
Stimulate the Taiyang point: Use the fingertips of the middle finger or thumb to rub the Taiyang point for 30-50 times, until the skin becomes slightly red. This is known as stimulating the Taiyang point, also known as rubbing the Taiyang point.
Rub the Wind Pool: Use the thumb and index finger together to pinch and lift both sides of the Wind Pool at the same time, and rub 5-10 times.
Rub the Wind Mansion: Place the index and middle fingers together and use the fingertips to rub and press the Wind Mansion for 2-3 minutes, until there is a sour and swollen sensation in the area.
Rub the Small Heaven's Heart: Use the thumb or middle finger to rub the Small Heaven's Heart for 100-300 times.
Hold the Shoulder Well: Use the thumb and index fingers to symmetrically hold and lift the Shoulder Well with force for 5 times.
Explanation of Massage Prescription for Wind-heat Cold in Children
Clearing the Lung meridian, rubbing the Small Heaven's Heart, rubbing the Wind Pool, and the Wind Mansion can promote sweating and release the exterior, thereby allowing the pathogenic factors to exit through the acupoints. Pairing with clearing the Heavenly River water and pushing the Heavenly Pillar bone can clear heat. Pinching and pressing the Heavenly Projection can reduce fever, promote sweating, and effectively treat cough and dry throat. Stimulating the Taiyang point can dispel wind, improve vision, and treat dizziness and headache. Holding the Shoulder Well can raise and disperse, assisting various acupoints. The focus of this treatment is to dispel wind and clear heat with slight sweating as the best outcome. The technique should be gentle, and the treatment duration is longer than that for wind-cold.
Care Do's and Don'ts for Wind-heat Cold in Children
1. Keep the indoor environment well-ventilated and pay attention to keeping warm. Avoid exposing the child to wind when sweating. For children with severe high fever, it is especially important to rest in bed and use physical cooling methods.
2. Eat a light and easily digestible diet, drink plenty of water, and consume more fruits and vegetables. Control the portion size appropriately.
3. Exercise regularly, engage in outdoor activities to enhance physical fitness, and improve the body's ability to resist diseases.
