It's a good idea to massage the soles of your feet to stimulate the acupuncture points and relieve fatigue. But have you ever thought about expanding the territory of massage a little? If you can massage the "five strongholds" of your body every day, you can prevent minor ailments from easily affecting you.
Front Chest: The thymus in the front chest is the most critical part of the immune system. Massaging the front chest is like pressing the button of the immune system, promoting the continuous secretion of immune-active peptides from the thymus, thereby enhancing the body's resistance. You can use your palms to massage the front chest (from the neck to the heart) up and down about 100-200 times.
Spine: In martial arts novels, reaching the pinnacle of martial arts often requires "opening up the Ren and Du meridians". This shows the importance of these two acupuncture points. The spine is the path of the Du meridian. Massaging the spine can keep the meridians of the Du meridian unobstructed and promote the smooth circulation of qi and blood, thus strengthening the body.
Armpits: This is an area that is often overlooked when massaging. In fact, the armpits are the most abundant in blood vessels, lymph nodes, and nerves. Massaging this area can get the blood and lymph flowing, promote circulation, and help the body eliminate toxins. Of course, many people laugh out loud when their armpits are touched. Don't underestimate these laughs. They are an auxiliary effect of massage. Laughter stimulates many organs, especially the brain, heart, and lungs, and can exchange oxygen during the laughing process.
Navel: There is a Shenque point on the navel. If you apply medicinal patches, you often choose this area to treat stomach distension, indigestion, constipation, etc. Massaging this area can alleviate these discomforts.
Feet: It's good to often flex your toes or go for a walk, step on pebbles, soak your feet in warm water, etc. These activities can promote the smooth flow of blood in your feet, push the blood from the distal end to the heart and brain, and regulate the balance of Yin and Yang.
When massaging these "five strongholds," it is important to apply moderate pressure and do it as many times as you feel comfortable. If possible, you can apply some moisturizer on the front chest, spine, and other areas to make the massage more enjoyable.
