For many people, staying up late has almost become a habit. Although they know the dangers of staying up late, people still end up staying up involuntarily. Acupressure massage plays an important role in relieving the harm caused by staying up late!
[The Hazards of Staying Up Late]
1. Weakened Immune System
The most serious aftermath of staying up late is fatigue and mental listlessness. The body's immune system also weakens, and symptoms of autonomic nervous system disorders such as colds, gastrointestinal infections, and allergies may occur.
2. Worsened Skin Condition
From 11 pm to 3 am is the prime time for beauty sleep, as well as the time when the body's meridians pass through the gallbladder and liver.
If these two organs do not get sufficient rest, it will show on the skin, leading to roughness, yellowish complexion, and problems such as dark spots and acne.
3. Harm to the Heart
Staying up late for a long time can also damage the heart. Due to the influence of the body's biological clock, the heart should gradually slow down and have a good rest at night.
However, staying up late increases the workload of the heart, and over time, the heart's health will be compromised. Therefore, it is best to avoid staying up late to prevent cardiovascular and heart diseases.
4. Deteriorated Eyesight
Staying up late is equivalent to overworking the eyes. Fighting under the lights all night can easily cause eye muscle fatigue, leading to a decline in eyesight.
Excessive eye strain can also cause poor blood circulation around the eyes, resulting in dark circles, eye bags, or bloodshot eyes.
5. Insomnia and Depression
This is because the sympathetic nervous system in humans generally rests at night and becomes active during the day. Staying up late keeps the sympathetic nervous system active at night, leading to sleep disorders, and even neurosis and an increased risk of depression.
[Acupressure Massage for Staying Up Late]
1. Sanyinjiao (Three Yin Intersection)
Sanyinjiao is a point on the spleen meridian, but the liver meridian also passes through it. Why is it called "Three Yin Intersection"? Because the "liver, spleen, and kidney," the three yin meridians, all pass through this point. Therefore, although Sanyinjiao is a point on the spleen meridian, it can also treat liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis and liver weakness.
Massage method: Sit cross-legged, use the thumb of the left hand to press the right Sanyinjiao point 50 times. Then press the left Sanyinjiao point with the right hand 50 times; if you do moxibustion for 10 minutes after pressing, the effect will be better.
2. Dadun (Great Mound)
Dadun is the Jing point of the liver meridian. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver stores blood, so the Dadun point on the liver meridian can treat bleeding disorders, mainly lower abdominal bleeding such as irregular menstruation and excessive menstrual flow. When stimulating the Dadun point, massage and moxibustion are commonly used methods.
Massage method: Sit cross-legged, barefoot, use the thumb of the left hand to press the Dadun point on the right foot 30 times; then press the Dadun point on the left foot with the right hand, using the same technique as before.
3. Taichong (Great Rushing)
Taichong is the body's largest detoxification point. If there is liver qi stagnation and fire flares up, it is necessary to massage the Taichong point!
Massage method: Find the most painful point and massage from the Taichong point to the middle of the foot, about 30 times, or directly press the point 50 times.
[Eat These 3 Fruits Often When Staying Up Late]
1. Apples
Apples are known as "all-round healthy fruits" and are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, pectin, and organic acids.
These nutrients can promote fat decomposition, facilitate bowel movements and detoxification, nourish the skin, prevent problems such as constipation, dull skin, and weight gain caused by hormonal imbalances due to staying up late.
2. Oranges
Staying up late has a significant impact on organs such as the liver and kidneys, and liver function and detoxification are also affected, resulting in dark and dull complexion.
Oranges are rich in dietary fiber and pectin, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, facilitate bowel movements, and help alleviate problems such as constipation and the accumulation of harmful substances caused by staying up late.
3. Bananas
Bananas are rich in sugars, as well as high levels of potassium and magnesium. Modern medical research has confirmed that potassium can stabilize blood pressure and heart rate, while magnesium can eliminate fatigue.
In addition, the sugar in bananas can be converted into glucose after entering the body, which is a source of energy for the body. Therefore, eating bananas in moderation during late nights can quickly replenish energy and promote smooth bowel movements.
