As the Spring Festival approaches, how many pounds do you plan to gain? What can you do if you want to eat but don't want to get fat? Try the self-contained weight loss acupoints!
Reasons for Obesity
1. High mental stress
Research shows that the pressures of life, work, and intense competition in the workplace bring immense stress to people. On one hand, stress increases the cortisol index of the adrenal cortex, which increases people's appetite, especially the demand for carbohydrates. On the other hand, it causes hormonal imbalances and slows down metabolism.
2. Insufficient physical activity
Modern life is fast-paced, and people often choose to walk instead of using transportation. Whether at home or in the office, people tend to sit for long periods, resulting in significantly reduced physical activity and decreased energy expenditure. The unburned energy is then stored as fat in the body.
3. Unreasonable diet
Due to changes in lifestyle, many people have developed unhealthy habits such as skipping breakfast and lunch, and frequently consuming greasy and processed fast food. Over time, this leads to decreased gonadal and thyroid functions, disrupted fat metabolism, and a slower rate of fat breakdown but increased synthesis.
Self-contained "Weight Loss Acupoints"
Gongsun Acupoint - Spleen Meridian, Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Obstruction
Method: Use the tip of your thumb to forcefully pinch and knead the Gongsun acupoint 100 times.
Location: Located on the inner edge of the foot, below the base of the first metatarsal bone.
Function: Promotes digestion, strengthens the spleen, eliminates dampness, relieves bloating, and promotes the flow of qi.
Zusanli Acupoint - Stomach Meridian, Hyperphagia
Method: Use your fingertip to repeatedly massage this acupoint 100 times.
Location: Located below the outer side of the knee, about one horizontal finger width.
Function: Regulates the intestines and stomach, controls appetite, enhances immune function, tonifies the middle, dispels wind, and transforms dampness.
Quchi Acupoint - Large Intestine Meridian, Stomach Heat and Dampness Obstruction
Method: Use a pressing and rubbing technique, press the Quchi acupoint with the tip of the thumb, and use the other four fingers to hold the elbow joint. The pressure should be slightly painful but tolerable. Each time, press and rub for 10-15 minutes, and you can do it multiple times a day.
Location: Bend the elbow at a right angle, at the end of the horizontal lines of the elbow crease.
Function: Stomach heat increases appetite. Massaging the Quchi acupoint can regulate the intestines and stomach, suppress excessive heat, and promote colon peristalsis.
Zhongwan Acupoint - Ren Meridian of Eight Extraordinary Meridians, Digestive System Disorders
Method: Use a pressing and rubbing technique, press the Zhongwan acupoint with the tip of the thumb. The pressure should be slightly painful but tolerable. Each time, press and rub for 10-15 minutes, and you can do it multiple times a day.
Location: Upper abdomen, on the midline, four inches above the navel.
Function: Relieves abdominal distension, diarrhea; effective for common stomach disorders and loss of appetite.
Additional Habits for Better Results
1. Regularly tap the abdomen
Use both hands to vigorously tap the areas on both sides of the navel or areas with fatty deposits. Some people may develop bruises of various colors such as purple, red, green, or black.
2. Drink plenty of water
Drinking water helps increase the feeling of fullness and can help reduce calorie intake, lower sodium, sugar, and cholesterol intake, and improve constipation.
3. Avoid staying up late
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help regulate hormones and metabolism and reduce the amount of fat stored in the body.
