Massage can increase the temperature of the skin, consume energy, promote blood circulation, and eliminate excess water. Long-term maintenance of massage can ensure gastrointestinal health and eliminate accumulated feces in the intestines. It can also help to reduce belly fat. If peppermint essential oil is used during the massage, it can improve intestinal peristalsis. Let's take a look at the specific introduction by the editor.
Massage for Health at Tian Shu Acupoint
The massage method is to use both thumbs to press on the Tian Shu acupoint and do circular massage. Regular massage at Tian Shu acupoint can promote health. By doing this, the qi of the organs can be unblocked, helping to improve the function of the organs and treat constipation. Regular massage at Tian Shu acupoint also has unique therapeutic effects on many diseases, such as abdominal pain, dysentery, and high fever. If abdominal pain is caused by the obstruction of the qi circulation, we can use moxibustion on the Tian Shu acupoint for twenty minutes, which can quickly improve the condition.
In daily life, there is also a simple massage method for health, which is rubbing the abdomen. Place the Laogong acupoints of both hands (the place where the fingertips stop after making a fist) on the navel, and then rotate and massage the whole area. Note that the hand position is different for men and women. For women, the right hand is below and the left hand is above; for men, the left hand is below and the right hand is above. Doing this can promote the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body.
Tian Shu Acupoint
Location: Located in the middle of the abdomen, two inches beside the navel. Health benefits: It has the effect of regulating the intestines, promoting qi circulation, and aiding digestion. It is mainly used to treat abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular menstruation, and dysmenorrhea.
Massage method: Sit upright, close the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger of the right hand, and press the left Tian Shu acupoint with the middle finger pad, generating a sour and swollen feeling. Press for about 10 minutes, then repeat the same method on the right Tian Shu acupoint.
Massage at Tian Shu Acupoint Can Treat Stomach Distension and Nausea
For minor gastrointestinal problems, simple self-massage can provide some relief. Here are a few commonly used self-acupressure methods. Generally, use the thumb or middle finger to press the acupoint, and press until it feels slightly painful.
First, there is the Zhong Wan acupoint. Zhong Wan is a very important acupoint for treating gastrointestinal diseases. It is located in the center of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel, about one palm width above the navel. Lie on your back, relax your muscles, exhale slowly, and press down with your fingers. Release after 6 seconds, and repeat 10 times. This can make the stomach feel comfortable. Pressing Zhong Wan acupoint can be more effective for stomach pain.
Next is the Tian Shu acupoint, which is located about the width of two thumbs from the navel. Patients can lie flat on the bed and use the middle three fingers to press and massage this acupoint for about 2 minutes. The Tian Shu acupoint is mainly used to treat indigestion, nausea, stomach distension, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Lastly, there is the Zu San Li acupoint, which is located four horizontal fingers below the outer eye of the knee and along the edge of the tibia. Press the acupoint for 6 seconds and then release, repeating 10 times. This can promote gastric acid secretion, make the stomach feel comfortable, and also have analgesic effects.
