According to a saying, "If you want the elderly to be at ease, keep the Yongquan acupoint warm." By frequently massaging the Yongquan acupoint, it can enhance the energy and physical strength of the elderly, strengthen their disease resistance, and improve their overall health. The Yongquan acupoint is known as the "golden point" of the foot, and it has the best effect on the feet, providing excellent adjustment to the whole body. It is commonly used for health preservation.
I. Location of the Yongquan Acupoint
The Yongquan acupoint is located on the sole of the foot. It is situated one-third of the way from the front of the foot, at the end of the crease between the second and third toes, along the line connecting the toe clefts with the heel. It is the lowest acupoint of the whole body and the starting point of the Kidney meridian. It is also commonly used for health preservation.
The Yongquan acupoint is the starting point of the Kidney meridian of the Foot Shaoyin. "Yong" means flowing out, describing the upward flow and overflow of water. "Quan" means spring, referring to the water that gushes out from underground. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon states, "The Kidneys emerge from the Yongquan, which is the sole of the foot." This name indicates that the qi of the Kidney meridian comes from the Yang qi of the Taiyang meridian, promoting the generation of the Kidney meridian's qi, just like the water from the sky nourishing all things.
II. Massage Methods for the Yongquan Acupoint
1. Pressing method: Use the thumb to press the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot vertically. Press down for a moment and then release, repeating this process. The pressure should be within the patient's tolerance.
2. Rubbing method: Use the thumb, index finger, or middle finger to rub the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot back and forth. It is recommended to rub each foot 100 times. This method can regulate the functions of the heart and kidneys, prevent colds, lower blood pressure, treat dizziness, insomnia, and strengthen the legs and ankles of middle-aged and elderly people. It can also promote sleep and ensure smooth urination and bowel movements.
III. Benefits of Frequent Massage of the Yongquan Acupoint
The Yongquan acupoint has excellent health preservation effects. It can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension, stroke, neurasthenia, vision loss, dizziness, headaches, memory loss, eye floaters, knee pain, prostate enlargement, constipation, decreased energy, fatigue, excessive sleepiness, irritability, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, menopausal syndrome, cold intolerance, and kidney disease.
According to statistics, the massage therapy of the Yongquan acupoint can prevent and treat more than 50 diseases in the elderly, including asthma, weak and sore legs and waist, insomnia and vivid dreams, neurasthenia, dizziness, headaches, hypertension, deafness, tinnitus, and constipation.
