Massage for Health: Stimulating Meridian Points
Massage for health is the practice of stimulating meridian points with specific hand techniques in order to promote vitality, treat illnesses, and enhance longevity.
Here are the specific methods:
1. Apply pressure with the middle fingertips of both hands and rub the sides of the nose from the nostrils to the bridge of the nose, repeating until the sides of the nose feel warm.
2. Make a fist and use the thumb and index finger to grip the entire earlobe, vigorously rub and massage until the earlobe feels warm.
3. Use the tip of the tongue to repeatedly massage the gums inside and outside the teeth until saliva is produced, then swallow the saliva.
4. Slightly bend the palms, naturally bring the fingers together, and gently tap the chest, alternating between the hands.
5. Place one or both hands on the abdomen, and massage the navel and lower abdomen, then repeat the massage for the entire abdomen.
6. Place the palms of both hands on either side of the waist, and rub up and down until the area feels warm.
7. Apply pressure with the thumb and massage the Zu San Li acupoint on both sides of the feet 100 times, aiming for a sore and swollen sensation.
8. Use the palm edge of the hands to rub the soles of the feet, alternating between both feet, until they feel warm.
