With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has become a social trend, and the status of TCM has been on the rise. Foot massage is also one of the categories of TCM, and now foot massage parlors can be seen everywhere. Today, I will bring you some knowledge about massage. Let's take a look.
Foot massage helps promote physical health
Foot massage therapy has a long history both in China and abroad, and it is also a young discipline. It is popular because it is simple and can be done by anyone.
A survey conducted by TCM found that the feet are the second heart of the human body and the root of vital energy. Massaging the feet regularly can promote physical health. But do you know why massaging the feet can improve physical health? According to TCM, the entire body is projected onto the feet, and the organs of the body have a close relationship with certain parts of the feet. By stimulating the corresponding location of an organ on the feet, it can have a positive effect on that organ, promote its blood circulation, and thus have a health-preserving effect.
Some TCM books also record that the feet are closely related to the body's yin and yang, qi and blood, and meridians. Massaging different parts of the feet can have a therapeutic effect on various ailments of the whole body.
In ancient China, medical researchers discovered early on that the soles of the feet are suitable for regular massage. The sole of the foot refers to the "Yongquan" acupoint of the kidney meridian, which corresponds to the kidney reflex zone. Massaging the sole of the foot daily can nourish yin, calm the mind, and treat symptoms such as difficult urination, soreness of the lower back and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, and insomnia. If you persist in doing this regularly, it can make your complexion rosy, your feet light, and keep you forever young.
Massaging the sole of the foot can also replenish the postnatal essence and make a person full of energy. With abundant positive energy, it can expel evil energy. This is the explanation of TCM for the health-promoting effect of massage.
Massage therapy is now being valued by many countries and regions around the world. Foreign experts have reported that when the degree of pathological changes in the body is in the initial stage, it can be detected through massage, which is difficult to detect with general medical instruments. By the time these changes are detected by instruments, the disease has already reached 70%. Therefore, massaging the reflex zones of the feet can also be used for self-diagnosis and self-treatment. When we massage certain specific areas of the feet, if there are pathological changes in certain organs, we can discover tender points, small nodules, and other abnormal conditions.
By applying benign stimulation to these areas, it can treat the corresponding organ disorders. TCM also believes that if we find granular or cord-like changes in the feet during massage, it indicates disharmony between yin and yang, qi and blood stasis, and meridian obstruction. Many diseases are caused by meridian blockages, organ imbalances, and poor circulation of qi and blood. Massage of the feet can have the effects of unblocking meridians, regulating organs, and promoting the circulation of qi and blood, thereby maintaining health. It's worth a try.
Toes: TCM teaches you how to protect the five zang organs and six fu organs
TCM research has confirmed that each toe of the human body is connected to the five zang organs and six fu organs. The lungs and large intestine belong to the metal element, corresponding to the non-thumb toe of the foot; the spleen and stomach belong to the earth element, corresponding to the second toe; the heart and small intestine belong to the fire element, corresponding to the third toe; the liver and gallbladder belong to the wood element, corresponding to the fourth toe; the kidneys and bladder belong to the water element, corresponding to the fifth toe. Toe health is of great significance to human health.
The toes are located at the end of the human body, far from the heart, and the blood circulation in the tips of the toes is relatively poor. Pathological changes in the toes can be reflected back to the corresponding organs through meridians, causing various symptoms.
People with weak spleen and stomach can often move their toes to promote smooth flow of qi and blood, balance yin and yang, and support the body's positive energy while dispelling evil energy. If you pay special attention to the health of the second toe, it can have the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach.
Toe massage method
1. Use your toes to grip the ground or grip the insoles of shoes, about five minutes each time. You can do it separately with both feet or do it simultaneously, 2-3 times a day.
2. Knead the toes, with a duration of about 15 minutes, preferably before bed.
For office workers who sit for long periods and lack exercise, this method is particularly effective. It is even more meaningful during the cold season when qi and blood circulation is poor. Additionally, walking has the same effect, as nearly half of a person's weight is borne by the toes while walking, which promotes blood circulation and meridian flow in the toes, thus having a certain health-preserving effect.
Conclusion: With the knowledge of foot massage introduced in the previous article, I believe that after reading this article, you have gained a lot. Massage has many functions; it can treat many diseases and can also help with weight loss. If you don't believe it, you can give it a try. Choosing foot massage for health preservation this winter is definitely a wise choice.
