Traditional Chinese medicine has become a popular way for modern people to pursue health preservation, and among them, Tui Na massage therapy is particularly sought after. Regularly massaging the Zusanli acupoint on the foot not only nourishes the spleen and invigorates the stomach, enhances the body's immune function, but also helps alleviate fatigue. Here, I will introduce two major acupoints for health preservation.
Tui Na Massage Therapy: Two Major Acupoints for Strengthening the Body and Preventing Diseases
Zusanli Acupoint
The Zusanli acupoint is located 10 centimeters below the outer knee, with the palm of your hand covering your own knee bone, fingers facing downwards, and the middle finger reaching the acupoint. The Zusanli acupoint is an important acupoint for nourishing the stomach meridian. We know that the stomach is a "nourishment warehouse" of the body. Only when food in the stomach is digested, decomposed, and absorbed in a timely manner, can other organs in the body receive sufficient nutrients, and the body can be healthy and energetic. Therefore, the condition of digestion in the stomach is crucial for us. The Zusanli acupoint can take on this important role.
Regularly massaging the Zusanli acupoint not only nourishes the spleen and invigorates the stomach, promotes the quick digestion and absorption of food, enhances the body's immune function, and regulates the body's balance, but also helps alleviate fatigue, restore physical strength, and make people rejuvenated and full of energy. In addition to massaging this acupoint, moxibustion can also be applied to this acupoint once a day for 20 minutes to promote longevity.
Yongquan Acupoint
In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are important organs responsible for growth, development, and reproduction. A sufficient amount of kidney essence can lead to normal growth, sharp hearing and vision, agile thinking, clear mind, shiny hair, and strong sexual function. Conversely, if the kidney essence is deficient, memory will decline, the lower back and knees will feel weak and sore, walking will become difficult, and sexual performance will decrease, leading to premature aging. The Yongquan acupoint is an important acupoint on the kidney meridian. Regularly massaging this acupoint has the effects of nourishing kidney essence, strengthening the kidneys, invigorating tendons and bones, and benefiting the marrow.
The Yongquan acupoint is located on the sole of the foot, in the front third of the foot when flexed. The specific massage method is as follows: Sit cross-legged before bed, use both hands to massage or press the Yongquan acupoint on both sides with bent fingers, applying enough pressure to feel a sore and swollen sensation, repeating 50 to 100 times each time. If persisted, it will naturally enhance kidney function.
These two major acupoints for long-term health preservation are easy to find and can be massaged by oneself. In order to maintain good health, it is recommended to combine them with some health products to strengthen the body, prevent diseases, and extend life.
