Waist circumference is an indicator of body health. While people often focus on weight, it is important to pay attention to waist circumference. A large-scale medical study conducted by European researchers on over 350,000 people found that if a person's waist circumference is too large, not only is it aesthetically unpleasing, but it also poses a hidden health risk: people with large waist circumferences have a risk of premature death that is twice as high as those with normal waist circumferences.
Next, let's learn how to use traditional Chinese massage to get rid of excess fat in the waist and abdomen.
1. Stimulate acupoints in the waist and back
The acupoints in the waist include: Belt Vessel Acupoint, located at the top of the eleventh rib, at the same level as the navel; Abdomen Clean Acupoint, located three centimeters below the navel along the nipple line. The acupoints in the back include: Gate of Vitality Acupoint, located at the top of the twelfth rib; Sea of Consciousness Acupoint, located five centimeters below the protrusion of the second lumbar vertebra.
Use your thumb, index finger, or two or three fingers to massage, knead, and press these acupoints and the associated muscles.
2. Knead and massage the Belt Vessel in the waist
The Belt Vessel is located in the area of the Belt Vessel Acupoint, which is the narrowest part of the waist. Regularly massaging this meridian can effectively reduce waist fat. Use both hands to knead, press, and lift the Belt Vessel from the front and back.
3. Massage and stimulate the abdominal muscles
By stimulating and massaging the Rectus Abdominis and External Oblique muscles in the abdomen with strong pressure, the waist can be slimmed down and refined. The specific technique is the same as massaging the Belt Vessel in the waist.
Dietary considerations:
1. Eat less salt and fatty meat
Frequent consumption of salty foods can cause the body to retain water. The more salty foods you eat, the more you crave them, but they are not good for your body. Avoid eating foods with heavy sauce, as they contain rich sugar, salt, and flour, which can increase the body's calorie intake. It is better to have a light diet and reduce salt and fatty meat.
2. Eat more apples and papayas
Apples are rich in calcium, much more than other fruits, which helps with body metabolism. Apple acid can metabolize calories and prevent obesity.
3. Use fewer condiments
When cooking, don't assume that more condiments are better. Although condiments can enhance the flavor of the dish, they can also lead to weight gain. For the sake of weight loss and overall health, it is better to have a light diet. If you feel that the dishes are too greasy, you can pour a bowl of warm water and soak the dishes in it before eating.
4. Increase fiber intake
Many people experience constipation in their daily lives, which can affect blood circulation and hinder the elimination of waste from the body, leading to bloating and fullness below the waistline, making people appear overweight. By increasing fiber intake, this problem can be solved by promoting gastrointestinal motility and aiding digestion.
