For different people, the direction of health preservation is also different. For women, losing weight is always a hot topic, while for men, kidney nourishment is what really deserves attention. Nowadays, many men have started to focus on acupressure health preservation. Experts pointed out that this method not only has no side effects, but also has very good health preservation effects!
1. Duan Acupoint
Location: Located on the outer side of the distal phalanx of the big toe, 0.1 inch away from the nail edge.
Method: Sit cross-legged, barefoot, use the thumb of the left hand to press the Duan acupoint on the right foot (outer side of the base of the big toe), rotate and press 15 times in a counterclockwise direction, and then rotate and press 15 times in a clockwise direction.
Effect: Duan acupoint has long been regarded as an important acupoint for calming and restoring consciousness, and it can relieve restlessness and other emotions.
2. Sanyinjiao Acupoint
Location: Located on the inner side of the tibia, about 10 cm above the inner malleolus.
Method: Sit cross-legged, use the thumb of the left hand to press the Sanyinjiao acupoint on the right foot (3 inches above the tip of the inner malleolus, posterior to the tibia), rotate and press 15 times in a counterclockwise direction, and then rotate and press 15 times in a clockwise direction.
Effect: Sanyinjiao acupoint is mainly used to treat nocturnal emission, impotence, penile pain, difficult urination, and testicular atrophy, and it is one of the most commonly used acupoints for treating male sexual dysfunction. Therefore, regular finger massage of this acupoint can enhance male sexual function.
3. Yaoyan Acupoint
Location: Located in the lower part of the fourth lumbar spinous process, about 3.5 inches laterally.
Method: Sit upright and massage. Make fists with both hands naturally facing backwards, press and rotate the Yaoyan acupoint with the raised knuckles of the index fingers, and apply force. The massage should feel sore and swollen. Each time, you can massage for 5 minutes. Persisting in this practice for a long time can have a good effect on strengthening the waist and nourishing the kidneys.
Effect: Rubbing the Yaoyan acupoint with the palm can dredge the belt vessel, strengthen the waist and spine, and also have the effects of improving hearing and vision, consolidating essence and nourishing the kidneys, and prolonging life. Middle-aged people who often rub the Yaoyan acupoint can maintain a straight waist and back in old age and prevent and treat lumbago caused by wind and cold.
4. Guanyuan Acupoint
Location: Located 3 inches below the navel.
Method: Middle-aged and elderly people can massage the abdomen for 9 minutes in the morning and evening, with the overlapping palms of both hands centered on the Guanyuan acupoint; then use the overlapping fingertips of both hands to press the Guanyuan acupoint for 6 minutes, so that there is a sore and swollen feeling in the local area.
Effect: This method can warm and reinforce yang qi, strengthen the kidneys and consolidate essence. Generally speaking, regular massage of the Guanyuan acupoint can have the effects of tonifying original qi, warming the kidneys and nourishing essence, dispelling cold and restoring yang, regulating the Chong and Ren meridians, and prolonging life.
