Latest research shows that excessive and prolonged mental stress can have an impact on the body and mind, and can trigger certain diseases. According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, about 70% of people suffer from mental stress. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches you to use moxibustion on the Dadu point to relieve stress. So what are the benefits of the Dadu point?
[Harm of High Mental Stress]
1. Easily become mentally depressed and pessimistic.
Being in a highly tense state for a long time can make us increasingly irritable and feel that everything is going wrong, leading to a sense of frustration. We are constantly surrounded by negative emotions, causing emotional instability and a feeling of being unable to control ourselves, until we become physically and mentally exhausted, suffer from depression, and even have thoughts of suicide.
2. It can cause eating disorders and nutritional imbalances.
People who are constantly under high stress often have a tendency to torment themselves. Some overeat and indulge themselves, while others lose their appetite, lose interest in people or things around them, and some may even experience nausea, vomiting, headaches, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain as adverse physiological reactions.
3. It leads to a weakened immune system and a prevalence of diseases.
Being under excessive psychological stress for a long time can have a negative impact on our immune system, damaging our immune system and weakening our immunity. Once our immunity is weakened, external viruses and bacteria can easily invade our bodies, causing various diseases.
4. It leads to an imbalance of yin and yang and damage to internal organs.
Being under prolonged stress can lead to excessive emotional reactions such as excessive excitement, sadness, and anger. However, each type of emotion, once excessive, can harm our internal organs. Therefore, excessive mental stress can cause damage to our internal organs and lead to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body.
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[Massage the Dadu Point to Relieve Stress]
To enhance digestive function, it is necessary to massage the Dadu point every day. Both feet should be massaged, for about 10 minutes, until a soreness is felt;
Alternatively, you can directly use moxibustion on the Dadu point. Light the moxa stick and hold it about 1.5 centimeters above the Dadu point, and moxibustion for about 5 minutes each time, 3 times a week. The effect is also quite significant. Moxibustion on the Dadu point is especially suitable for those who are emotionally depressed and those who have high work pressure.
[Benefits and Functions of the Dadu Point]
1. Benefits of the Dadu Point
The Dadu point has the effect of dispelling spleen heat, and is used to treat abdominal distention, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and fever. It is commonly used in modern times to treat abdominal distention, vomiting, and constipation.
2. Functions of the Dadu Point
For the elderly, the Dadu point is an important acupoint for supplementing calcium, and it can also treat muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and back and leg pain. People with cervical spondylosis should also massage the Dadu point regularly.
Some elderly people experience cramps every night, and the most likely situation is that the spleen meridian is blocked and calcium cannot be absorbed. This can be resolved by massaging the spleen meridian and Dadu points for three minutes each every day. In general, leg cramps can disappear after three days.
3. Main diseases treated by the Dadu Point
Digestive system diseases: gastritis, stomach spasms, abdominal distention and pain, acute and chronic enteritis;
Respiratory system diseases: sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, seizures in children, toe pain.
Image of the Dadu point
[Other Stress Relief Methods]
1. 33 minutes of high-intensity exercise
A study by the University of Missouri found that 33 minutes of high-intensity exercise is most helpful in relieving stress. Running fast, pedaling hard on a bicycle, and boxing a punching bag are all good choices.
2. Memorizing song lyrics
Writing down the lyrics of your favorite song is a challenge to your memory. This method is of moderate difficulty, yields clear results, and helps to reduce stress.
3. Time management
Setting reasonable and achievable goals in advance can help avoid accumulating stress in hurried and busy situations. Proper time planning allows you to face trivial matters more calmly and also helps to reduce work or life stress.
4. Social activities
When facing stress, remember not to fight alone. Chatting with friends and confiding in them, expressing the problems you are facing, provides more channels to combat stress.
