Acupoint health care is a very important method of health care in traditional Chinese medicine. Regular massage of acupoints can treat and prevent diseases, and have the function of health care. Acupoint health care mainly stimulates the body's acupoints to achieve self-regulation and balance of yin and yang. Below, let me introduce several acupoints for health care.
1. Stomach nourishing acupoint: Zhongwan
People with poor stomach can massage the Zhongwan acupoint. The Zhongwan acupoint is located in the abdomen, very close to the stomach. If you experience acute stomach pain, you can press the Zhongwan acupoint in a 10-second cycle, pressing and releasing repeatedly. This can provide relief in 3-5 minutes. Chronic gastritis patients can also choose to massage the Zhongwan acupoint to aid digestion and strengthen the spleen and stomach.
2. Kidney nourishing acupoint: Guanyuan
Regular massage of the Guanyuan acupoint can help replenish kidney qi. Men who frequently massage the Guanyuan acupoint can alleviate symptoms such as weak kidneys and lower back pain. Women who frequently massage the Guanyuan acupoint can help alleviate many gynecological diseases. Before massaging the Guanyuan acupoint, you can rub your palms together to generate heat, then place the warmed palms on the Guanyuan acupoint in the abdomen and rub gently, gradually increasing pressure until you feel warmth.
3. Calming and invigorating acupoint: Yongquan
The Yongquan acupoint is the starting point of the kidney meridian. Regular massage of the Yongquan acupoint can help tonify the kidneys and invigorate the spleen, replenish qi and nourish blood, and also help regulate the sleep of people with neurosis. After washing your feet every day, use your thumbs to massage the Yongquan acupoint on both soles for about 10 minutes. This can improve sleep quality.
4. Nourishing yin and beauty acupoint: Sanyinjiao
Sanyinjiao has always been known as the acupoint for women. Regular massage of this acupoint can help maintain the uterus and ovaries, promote beauty and skin nourishment, making the skin smoother and more tender. It can also help alleviate gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation if massaged daily. However, pregnant women should avoid massaging Sanyinjiao, as it plays a role in promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood in the body. When massaging, place your thumb upright on the acupoint, press down and then rub, for about 1 minute each time, resting before continuing.
5. "All-purpose" acupoint: Zusanli
Zusanli is an all-purpose acupoint for health care. There is a saying in folk culture that goes, "Massage Zusanli often, better than eating an old hen." Regular massage of Zusanli is very effective in treating chronic gastrointestinal diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Proper pressure on Zusanli can also relieve fatigue.
6. Heat-clearing and pain-relieving acupoint: Hegu
Hegu, also known as the "tiger's mouth" acupoint, can effectively relieve facial diseases when massaged appropriately. When experiencing headaches, fever, or toothache, pressing on Hegu can provide relief. The pressure should be applied until a sour, numb, or swollen feeling is felt. The effect is quite good!
