Office workers often feel eye fatigue because they have to stare at the computer for long periods of time. Massaging the Jingming acupoint can help relieve and treat headaches, dizziness, farsightedness, nearsightedness, and facial swelling. Where exactly is the Jingming acupoint located on the human body? How do we find it? Let's take a look with the editor below!
Massaging the Jingming Acupoint to Relieve Eye Fatigue
The Jingming acupoint is located on the head, 1.5 inches above the hairline and 2.25 inches beside the midline of the head. Some sources say it is located "1.5 inches behind the Jingming acupoint" (from "The Complete Book of Acupuncture and Moxibustion").
To locate the acupoint, sit upright and lean back. The acupoint is located 1 inch behind the Jingming acupoint on the line connecting the Jingming acupoint and the Fengchi acupoint.
The Jingming acupoint has the following functions and benefits:
Indications: Headaches, dizziness, red and swollen eyes, nasal congestion, farsightedness, nearsightedness, childhood epilepsy, facial swelling, etc.
Functions: Improves vision, clears the mind, dispels wind, and calms the mind.
Clinical Applications: It is commonly used to treat nearsightedness.
Combination with Other Acupoints: Combining the Jingming acupoint with the Xiangu acupoint can help relieve facial swelling. Combining the Jingming acupoint with the Fengchi acupoint and the Guanchong acupoint can help relieve headaches.
Acupoint Therapy and Precautions:
Treatment Principle: Tonify with moxibustion for cold conditions, and disperse with acupuncture for heat conditions.
Daily Health Care: Bend the thumb and press the acupoint with the nail perpendicular to it. Press and massage the acupoint on both sides once each time.
Simple Tips for Eye Fatigue
1. Take intermittent breaks
Taking short breaks can help relax the eyes. It's best to leave the seat and look at distant objects for about 10 seconds to give the eyes a rest, which is of great help for eye care.
2. Maintain good posture
Maintain the most appropriate posture, keeping the eyes level or slightly downward when looking at the computer screen. This can relax the muscles of the neck and minimize the exposed area of the eyeballs to the air.
3. Blink
Blinking can stimulate tear secretion to keep the eyes moist, which is very important for office workers who wear contact lenses. Many women are so focused on their work that they forget to blink, resulting in dry and uncomfortable eyes.
4. Adjust the distance of the computer screen
It is recommended to maintain a distance of 50-70 centimeters from the screen, and the screen should be slightly lower than eye level by 10-20 centimeters, at an angle of 15-20 degrees downward. This can reduce the demand for accommodation and minimize the chance of eye fatigue.
5. Eat healthy foods
Eating foods that are beneficial to the eyes can also help to some extent. For example, deep-sea fish contains a large amount of DHA, which can promote the healthy development of the retina and prevent diseases and cataracts. In addition, carrots, lemons, blueberries, nuts, and liver, when consumed regularly, can increase the body's antioxidants, protect the eyes, and fight against aging. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone?
