Stomach disease is one of the most common ailments in daily life, affecting people of all ages. While many people focus on dietary supplements and lifestyle habits when it comes to treating stomach diseases, have you ever considered foot reflexology massage? Foot reflexology massage stimulates the blood circulation in the stomach area through acupressure points, enhancing the function of the stomach for better health.
Method 1: Chenpi Ginger Foot Bath
Ingredients: 50g chenpi, 30g ginger
Instructions: Boil the ingredients with 2000ml of water until there is only 1500ml left. Strain the liquid into a foot basin. Steam your feet first, then soak them in the liquid when the temperature is suitable. Soak for 40 minutes before bedtime, once a day for 7 days to complete one course of treatment.
Benefits: Warms the middle energizer, dispels cold, relieves pain, and reduces inflammation. Suitable for stomach pain caused by invasion of wind and cold, and for treating chronic gastritis.
Method 2: Marjoram and Chinese Chive Seed Foot Bath
Ingredients: 50g marjoram, 30g Chinese chive seed
Instructions: Soak the ingredients in an appropriate amount of water for 10 minutes, then boil and extract the juice. Pour the juice into a foot basin. Soak your feet for 30 minutes, twice a day for 5 consecutive days to complete one course of treatment.
Benefits: Promotes Qi circulation, relieves pain, activates blood flow, dispels stasis, and clears heat and toxins. Suitable for chronic gastritis, stomach pain, and gastric ulcers.
Method 3: Patchouli and Perilla Foot Bath
Ingredients: 50g patchouli, 30g perilla, 10 eggshells
Instructions: Boil the ingredients in a foot basin filled with water for 30 minutes. Remove the residue and mix the liquid with hot water. Steam your feet first, then soak them in the liquid. Do this once a day for 30 minutes, for a course of 7 days.
Benefits: Soothes the liver, regulates Qi, harmonizes the stomach, and relieves pain. Suitable for chronic gastritis.
Massage Therapy:
Stimulate the acupressure points on the liver, spleen, stomach, Zhongyuan, Liangqiu, and Zusanli with cupping therapy for 10 minutes. Alternatively, apply cupping therapy after puncturing the acupressure points with a three-edged needle, leaving the cups in place for 5 minutes. Do this once a day.
Additionally, locate the tender points on the back of the patient's spine, 1.5 inches away from the seventh thoracic vertebra to the twelfth thoracic vertebra. Use the flash cupping method on the tender points, following the procedure to create a vacuum and leave the cups in place for 5-10 minutes. Do this every other day.
This massage therapy for stomach health helps to warm and invigorate the middle energizer, dispel cold, relieve pain, nourish the spleen and stomach, and enhance gastrointestinal function.
