For different people, the direction of health preservation is also different. For women, weight loss is always a hot topic, while for men, kidney nourishment is the focus of attention. Nowadays, many men are paying attention to acupressure health preservation. Experts point out that this method not only has no side effects, but also has very good health effects!
1. Duan Acupoint
Location: Located on the outer side of the distal phalanx of the big toe, 0.1 inch away from the toenail corner.
Method: Sit cross-legged, barefoot, use the thumb of the left hand to press the Duan acupoint of the right foot (outer side of the base of the big toe), press it counterclockwise 15 times, then clockwise 15 times.
Efficacy: Duan acupoint has been considered as an important acupoint for calming and restoring consciousness since ancient times, and it can relieve restlessness and other emotions.
2. Sanyinjiao Acupoint
Location: Located on the inner side of the shinbone, about 10cm above the inner ankle of the foot.
Method: Sit cross-legged, use the thumb of the left hand to press the Sanyinjiao acupoint of the right foot (3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, at the posterior edge of the shinbone), press it counterclockwise 15 times, then clockwise 15 times.
Efficacy: Sanyinjiao acupoint is commonly used to treat male sexual dysfunction such as nocturnal emission, impotence, penile pain, urinary difficulties, and testicular retraction. Therefore, regularly massaging this acupoint can enhance male sexual function.
3. Yaoyan Acupoint
Location: Located in the lower part of the fourth lumbar spinous process, about 3.5 inches away from the side.
Method: Sit upright during the massage, clench both hands naturally behind the body, use the knuckles of the raised index finger to press and rotate the Yaoyan acupoint with force, and feel a sour and swollen sensation. Each time, you can massage for 5 minutes. Persisting in this practice for a long time can have a good effect on strengthening the waist and nourishing the kidney.
Efficacy: Rubbing the Yaoyan acupoint with the palm can not only dredge the belt meridian and strengthen the waist and spine, but also have the effects of improving hearing and vision, consolidating essence and nourishing the kidney, and prolonging life. Middle-aged people who often rub the Yaoyan acupoint can maintain a straight waist and back in old age, and also prevent and treat waist pain caused by wind and cold.
4. Guanyuan Acupoint
Location: Located 3 inches below the navel.
Method: Middle-aged and elderly people can overlap their hands every morning and evening, press and massage the abdomen for 9 minutes with the Guanyuan acupoint as the center; then use the fingertips of the index fingers of both hands to press the Guanyuan acupoint for 6 minutes, so that there is a sore and swollen feeling in the local area.
Efficacy: This method can warm and nourish Yang energy, and strengthen the kidney and consolidate essence. Generally speaking, regular massage of the Guanyuan acupoint can have the effects of nourishing the original Qi, warming the kidney and nourishing essence, dispelling cold and promoting yang, regulating the Chong and Ren meridians, and prolonging life.
