Obesity can be simply classified into four types: stomach heat type, spleen deficiency type, qi stagnation and blood stasis type, and liver and kidney deficiency type.
Today, we will mainly learn about the weight loss methods for the qi stagnation and blood stasis type of obesity.
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, "blood is the foundation of women" and "preserve a portion of blood to retain a portion of youth". How can women nourish blood and soothe meridian qi and blood? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that nourishing blood is something women must do throughout their lives. There are ten major acupoints for nourishing blood and health. Regular massage of these acupoints can nourish blood and regulate blood.
1. Tian Shu Acupoint
Regular massage of Tian Shu acupoint (acupoint of the stomach meridian of the foot yangming) can keep the stomach meridian and large intestine meridian active, promote the circulation of qi and blood in the stomach meridian, and help the qi and blood from the stomach meridian to the large intestine meridian.
When the stomach meridian is full of qi and blood, the digestive function is enhanced, providing sufficient fine substances for the hematopoietic system, providing the most basic power for blood nourishment; when the large intestine meridian is full of qi and blood, it can ensure normal excretion, preventing diarrhea and promoting bowel movements, keeping the intestines clean, and protecting the body from "toxins".
Press and massage the acupoints on both sides with moderate pressure, circling from outside to inside, 100-200 times per day, to nourish blood and detoxify.
2. Xue Hai Acupoint
As the saying goes, "look for Xue Hai to nourish blood, look for Qi Hai to nourish qi." Xue Hai acupoint (acupoint of the spleen meridian of the foot taiyin) is the gathering place of blood produced by the spleen meridian, with the function of transforming blood into qi and regulating the spleen's blood. It also has the effect of guiding blood to the meridians and treating blood disorders. Piercing the Xue Hai acupoint can eliminate blood stasis in the body and promote the generation of new blood.
Tapping or massaging the Xue Hai acupoint is effective for women with dysmenorrhea, excessive or insufficient menstrual flow. It is even more effective when combined with massage of the Sanyinjiao acupoint and Taixi acupoint. Massage this acupoint can immediately relieve symptoms if dysmenorrhea is accompanied by vomiting.
Tap (10 seconds, 3-5 times in a row) or massage (gently for 3 minutes on each side) the Xue Hai acupoint in the morning from 9 to 11 o'clock, and then moxibustion this acupoint from 21 to 23 o'clock in the evening. It is effective for women with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and obesity and joint pain caused by blood stasis and stagnation of qi and blood.
3. San Yin Jiao Acupoint
San Yin Jiao acupoint (acupoint of the spleen meridian of the foot taiyin) is the meeting point of the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians. The spleen governs blood, the liver stores blood, and the kidney generates blood. Therefore, San Yin Jiao has the function of regulating qi and blood, nourishing the kidney and liver.
Massage this acupoint on the inside of the lower legs for 20 minutes each morning to remove dampness, turbidity, and toxins from the body. It is effective for conditions such as eczema, urticaria, and dermatitis.
Regular massage of San Yin Jiao acupoint can nourish blood, activate blood circulation, and maintain stable blood pressure. It is particularly effective for people with low blood pressure.
4. Zu San Li Acupoint
Stimulating Zu San Li acupoint (acupoint of the stomach meridian of the foot yangming) can tonify qi and blood, nourish the original qi, and nourish the brain and marrow. It is the first choice to ensure sufficient liver blood.
It is effective to tap, massage, or moxibustion this acupoint for people with dizziness, tinnitus, neurasthenia, insufficient gastric motility, gastric qi deficiency, and liver damage due to excessive eye use, insomnia, or staying up late.
Massage or moxibustion of Zu San Li can warm the middle, dispel cold, invigorate the spleen yang, nourish the middle, promote ventilation, guide qi downward, and strengthen the whole body. It is not suitable for moxibustion of Zu San Li for people with excessive gastric acid and heartburn on an empty stomach. Yanglingquan acupoint is a good alternative with excellent results.
5. Guan Yuan Acupoint
Zu San Li, Guan Yuan, and Qi Hai are the three major acupoints for strengthening the body. It is said in ancient times, "take Zu San Li when using acupuncture, and add Guan Yuan when using moxibustion." Guan Yuan acupoint is the acupoint of the conception vessel and also the acupoint of the small intestine. It is the intersection of foot three yin meridians and is responsible for the diseases of the small intestine, conception vessel, and foot three yin meridians.
Massaging Guan Yuan acupoint can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach to produce qi and blood. Gently press it 8 times in each round, 8 rounds each time, to nourish blood and eliminate abdominal fat.
6. Yin Bai Acupoint
Yin Bai acupoint (acupoint of the spleen meridian of the foot taiyin) regulates blood and stops bleeding.
Massage or moxibustion of this acupoint is effective for nosebleeds and excessive menstrual flow.
"Taiyin roots in Yin Bai, named as the Yin within Yin." Massaging this acupoint can stimulate the spleen meridian, promote continuous production of qi and blood, and is a major acupoint for women to nourish blood.
7. Bi Guan Acupoint
Bi Guan acupoint (acupoint of the stomach meridian of the foot yangming) is the place where the fine particles of the spleen earth settle in the stomach meridian. It is the intersection of the lower abdomen yin and the anterior femoral yang, and it is the main acupoint for regulating the gastric meridian of the lower limbs.
Usage: Tonify and moxibustion when cold, drain and use needles when hot.
Massage this acupoint frequently to invigorate the spleen and eliminate dampness, solidify the spleen earth. Regulate qi and stomach, treat stomach pain. In addition, massaging this acupoint frequently has excellent effects on weight loss for rheumatism, arthritis, and obesity in the buttocks and thighs.
8. Xia Guan Acupoint
Xia Guan acupoint (acupoint of the spleen meridian of the foot taiyin) is the meeting point of the gallbladder meridian and the stomach meridian.
Function: Regulate the meridians and promote the circulation of qi and blood. Massage this acupoint to improve kidney blood deficiency. It also promotes the balance of yin and yang, and eliminates stomach fire.
Massage or moxibustion of Xia Guan acupoint is effective for relieving toothache caused by kidney deficiency and blood deficiency or toothache caused by stomach fire. When massaging, combine with cheekbone acupoint and kidney acupoint.
Toothache caused by kidney deficiency and blood deficiency: dull pain, occasional pain, long-lasting and not healing, accompanied by gum atrophy, loose teeth, sore and weak lower back and knees. (When massaging, combine with cheekbone acupoint and kidney acupoint.)
Toothache caused by stomach fire: severe toothache, red and swollen gums, swollen cheeks, thirst, halitosis, difficulty chewing. (When massaging, combine with cheekbone acupoint, Zhigou, and stomach acupoint.)
9. Qi Men Acupoint
Qi Men acupoint (gallbladder meridian of the foot jueyin) is the meeting point of the foot taiyin, jueyin, and yinwei meridians.
Function: Protect the liver, prevent liver blood deficiency. Regular massage of this acupoint is effective for liver blood deficiency.
10. Zhang Men Acupoint
Zhang Men acupoint (gallbladder meridian of the foot jueyin) is the meeting point of the foot jueyin and dai meridians.
Function: Regulate the liver and spleen; regulate qi and blood of the five organs, harmonizing the relationship between the five organs.
People with poor spleen may feel pain when massaging this acupoint. Moxibustion of Zhang Men, Qi Men, Zu San Li, and Nei Guan acupoints can coordinate the five organs, regulate the liver and stomach, and promote qi and blood circulation.
Qi stagnation and blood stasis type obesity is a type that takes a long time to form. The external manifestations are obesity, distension in the sides, fullness and discomfort in the stomach area, irritability, dry mouth and tongue, dizziness, insomnia and vivid dreams, irregular or absent menstruation, dark and spotted tongue, and wiry or thin wiry pulse.
For this type of customer, the diet should follow the principles of regulating qi and activating blood. Therefore, the first thing to pay attention to is daily water intake. If the body's water is not replenished in time, the water content in the blood will decrease, leading to increased blood viscosity and slow blood circulation. Therefore, people with qi stagnation and blood stasis constitution should drink more water every day, with an intake of no less than 2000 milliliters, about 8 cups of water per day. The slogan is "8 cups of water a day, regulating liver qi and blood."
Soaking your feet or taking a bath every day is also important.
In terms of food, it is recommended to eat more foods that have the function of activating blood and removing blood stasis, such as peach kernels, rapeseed, black soybeans, etc. Black fungus can remove deposits on the blood vessel walls, and a moderate amount of red wine can dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation. Hawthorn or rice vinegar can lower blood lipids and blood viscosity.
White radish is also good for regulating qi, but remember to eat it in the afternoon and evening, and avoid eating it in the morning.
