Office workers sit for long periods of time, which not only leads to back pain and soreness, but also makes them more prone to "summer heat stroke". What are the symptoms of "summer heat stroke"? How can you use self-scraping at home to relieve heatstroke?
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners point out that in summer, there is a big temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, and it is easy to have difficulty adjusting when entering or leaving air-conditioned rooms. Symptoms of "summer heat stroke" include dizziness, chest tightness, fatigue, decreased urine output, and darker urine color. At this time, moderate scraping can promote the release of heat and stagnation accumulated on the surface of the body.
"Summer heat stroke" often occurs in office workers who stay up late and exercise less. Due to poor pore opening and closing function and poor blood circulation, they are often in air-conditioned rooms. Scraping can promote blood circulation, relieve congestion, relieve wind and release heat. However, it is not suitable for the elderly, children, and pregnant women. In addition, before scraping, disinfect the tools with alcohol, then clean the skin and apply lotion to help lubricate. The number of scrapes in the same area should not exceed 20 times. After scraping, drink more warm water to help blood circulation.
Scraping should not be done every day. It should be done at least every 2-3 days, and scraping should not be done if the rash has not completely subsided. In addition, the area around the eyes, the front of the neck, the triangular area from the nose to the mouth, and bony areas such as the back of the hand are not suitable for scraping. The buttocks and abdomen have little effect. Scraping is mainly done on the meridian convergence points, such as the back, shoulders, and limbs.
Scraping the shoulders to relieve stiffness: Apply a thin layer of medium on the shoulders, then use a scraping board to scrape from the junction of the neck and shoulders to the left shoulder, repeating 20 times, then switch to the right side and repeat 20 times.
Effect: Relieve dizziness and shoulder stiffness, refresh the mind.
Scraping the brow center to treat headaches: Apply a thin layer of medium on the forehead, then use a scraping board to scrape from the hairline down to the center of the brow, repeating 20 times.
Effect: Helps clear heat, dispel wind from the head, and relieve dizziness and brain swelling in summer.
Scraping the arms to relieve heatstroke: Apply a thin layer of medium on the elbow, bend the arm, and the transverse line at the end is the Quchi acupoint. Scrape downward 20 times from 3 fingers above this point, switch hands, and repeat 20 times.
Effect: Relieve heatstroke, dizziness, and brain swelling.
