Massage is an ancient method of health preservation in China. Massage mainly uses pressure on acupuncture points of the body to relieve fatigue, promote blood circulation, and regulate the meridians. Today, I will bring you knowledge about massage. I believe everyone is very interested in it. Let's take a look together.
Eliminate bad breath with a single acupoint massage
Bad breath can be troublesome and embarrassing. According to traditional Chinese medicine, bad breath is caused by excessive heart and spleen fire, also known as "excessive stomach fire and intestinal heat." Traditional Chinese medicine also believes that many problems can be treated through acupoint massage. For example, if you find yourself with bad breath, you can try massaging the Daling acupoint, which can clear heat, eliminate bad breath, and solve the problem. So, how can we eliminate bad breath? Let me tell you, traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage can solve this problem. Let's take a look at which acupoint it is.
Daling Acupoint: The special acupoint for bad breath
The Daling acupoint has been known as the special acupoint for treating bad breath since ancient times. According to the ancient book "Sheng Yu Ge," it states, "Drive away bad breath by clearing excessive heart fire." Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bad breath is caused by excessive heart and spleen fire. Long-term accumulation of heat in the pericardium meridian can damage the blood vessels, or it can be caused by dampness and turbidity rising from spleen deficiency, causing fumes to accumulate in the mouth and throat. Massaging the Daling acupoint can clear heat and eliminate dampness.
The Daling acupoint is an acupoint of the pericardium meridian. Since the pericardium belongs to fire and the Daling acupoint belongs to earth, according to the principle of "reducing the child by treating the mother" in traditional Chinese medicine, the Daling acupoint can clear heart fire and heat in the spleen and stomach, and treat bad breath caused by excessive heart and spleen fire.
Acupoint location
The Daling acupoint is located at the midpoint of the transverse crease on the wrist. If you bend your wrist, a transverse crease will appear on your wrist. The midpoint of the second complete crease, between the tendons, is the location of this acupoint.
Massage technique
First, use the tip of your right thumb to press the Daling acupoint on your left wrist. Apply vertical pressure and press downwards. Rub and knead the acupoint. Then, move your left wrist joint to fully stimulate the deep muscles and tissues, producing sensations such as soreness, numbness, swelling, pain, and heat. After 20-30 seconds, gradually relax and gently rub the area for 3-5 minutes. Start with the left side and then the right side, alternating between the left and right hands. Massaging the Daling acupoint can also relieve heel pain.
Although massaging the Daling acupoint can improve bad breath caused by excessive heart and spleen fire, it is also important to avoid eating foods that produce strong flavors, such as garlic, onions, and alcohol. Eating vegetables, fruits, drinking plenty of water, and consuming foods high in dietary fiber can also help improve bad breath.
In addition, bad breath may sometimes be caused by certain diseases. For example, if the breath smells like rotten apples or garlic, it may indicate diabetic ketoacidosis. A foul odor may indicate kidney problems, and liver disease patients may have a rotten smell. Therefore, if you experience abnormal bad breath, it is best to go to the hospital to find out the cause.
General precautions for massage
1. The hands of the masseur should be clean and warm, and the nails should be trimmed. Do not wear any accessories on the fingers to avoid damaging the recipient's skin.
2. In order for the massage to proceed smoothly and achieve good results, the position of the masseur should be convenient for operation, and the muscles of the recipient should be fully relaxed.
3. When massaging the whole body, pay attention to the direction of operation, following the direction of blood and lymphatic fluid reflux.
4. During the massage, pay attention to the sequence and gradually reduce the force before ending.
Conclusion: Through the knowledge of massage for eliminating bad breath introduced above, I believe that after reading the content I wrote, everyone will have a better understanding of how massage can eliminate bad breath. Massage has many functions and almost no side effects. You can try massage during this winter season for health preservation. It will definitely be a good choice.
