With the arrival of winter, the weather is getting colder and people are less willing to get up. Sitting in a warm air-conditioned room easily makes people drowsy. This results in the phenomenon of not wanting to get up in the morning and feeling sleepy at work. Today, I will introduce to you how to drive away sleepiness. Let's take a look at my specific explanation below.
Acupressure to drive away sleepiness
In the cold winter, many office workers and students feel distressed because the feeling of sleepiness and fatigue has a significant impact on work and study. You can "wake yourself up" by pressing the Baihui acupoint, the temples, and the Fengchi acupoint.
The Baihui acupoint is located at the highest point in the middle of the head. It is the meeting point of the Hand-Yangming meridian, Foot-Yangming meridian, and Du meridian. Massaging this point can invigorate the mind and lift Yang Qi. Use your thumbs or index fingers to press and apply gentle pressure on the acupoint. Slowly increase the pressure until you feel a slight soreness or distension, and hold it for 30 seconds. You can also gently and smoothly massage it in a circular motion, repeating 5 times.
The temples are located at the midpoint between the end of the eyebrows and the outer corner of the eyes, about one horizontal finger's width back. Massaging this area not only invigorates the mind but also relieves headaches. Place your thumbs or index fingers on both sides of the temples and rotate them gently and smoothly in a circular motion for 30 seconds. This method is suitable for various people, but be careful not to apply excessive force. Stop when you feel a slight soreness or distension. The number of massages can be adjusted depending on the degree of brain fatigue.
The Fengchi acupoint is located below the occipital bone in the neck, level with the Fengfu acupoint (1 inch directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline). This is an acupoint of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian. Massaging it not only invigorates the mind but also relieves eye fatigue. It is particularly effective for people who work in front of computers for long periods of time or sit at a desk for long periods. Keep your body upright, place your thumbs on both sides of the Fengchi acupoint, tilt your head back, and rotate your thumbs in a circular motion to massage the acupoint for 1 minute. You will feel a noticeable soreness or distension in this area. Repeat 5 times.
Massage techniques to drive away sleepiness
As winter approaches, the weather becomes colder and the temperature drops. However, the temperature indoors remains warm. This warmth often makes people lazy and drowsy. In this regard, I will tell you a story to illustrate the massage techniques to drive away sleepiness.
I have a friend who always loved to sleep when he was in school. No matter how long he slept at night, he would often feel drowsy during the day. Because of this, his classmates called him a "sleepyhead," and he was also very troubled by it. After trying various methods without success, his family found a Chinese medicine doctor for him. The Chinese medicine doctor explained that the reason for frequent sleepiness is a manifestation of kidney deficiency, so he prescribed a regimen for him. However, kidney nourishment is not something that can be done overnight; it requires long-term care. In order to help him recover his health as soon as possible and prevent sleepiness from affecting his studies, the Chinese medicine doctor told him about acupressure techniques to drive away sleepiness. After learning about the acupressure techniques described by the Chinese medicine doctor, whenever drowsiness struck, he would massage the acupoints and it indeed had a noticeable effect. Now let me introduce the methods of acupressure.
Baihui acupoint
Reason: The Baihui acupoint is located at the highest point in the middle of the head. It is the meeting point of the Hand-Yangming meridian, Foot-Yangming meridian, and Du meridian. Massaging this point can invigorate the mind and lift Yang Qi.
Method: Use your thumbs or index fingers to press and apply gentle pressure on the acupoint. Slowly increase the pressure until you feel a slight soreness or distension, and hold it for 30 seconds. You can also gently and smoothly massage it in a circular motion, repeating 5 times.
Temple
Reason: The temples are located at the midpoint between the end of the eyebrows and the outer corner of the eyes, about one horizontal finger's width back. Massaging this area not only invigorates the mind but also relieves headaches. The number of massages can be adjusted depending on the degree of brain fatigue.
Method: Place your thumbs or index fingers on both sides of the temples and rotate them gently and smoothly in a circular motion for 30 seconds. This method is suitable for various people, but be careful not to apply excessive force. Stop when you feel a slight soreness or distension.
Fengchi acupoint
Reason: The Fengchi acupoint is located below the occipital bone in the neck, level with the Fengfu acupoint (1 inch directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline). This is an acupoint of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian. Massaging it not only invigorates the mind but also relieves eye fatigue. It is particularly effective for people who work in front of computers for long periods of time or sit at a desk for long periods.
Method: Keep your body upright, place your thumbs on both sides of the Fengchi acupoint, tilt your head back, and rotate your thumbs in a circular motion to massage the acupoint for 1 minute. You will feel a noticeable soreness or distension in this area. Repeat 5 times.
Conclusion: Now that I have explained the acupressure techniques to drive away sleepiness, I hope you all have a good understanding of them! When drowsiness strikes, you can try these techniques. For those who frequently feel drowsy, pay attention as this may be a manifestation of kidney deficiency and requires timely diagnosis and treatment to avoid affecting your health and daily life.
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