Acupressure points for the prevention and treatment of loss of appetite

April 8, 2023

Fatigue, stress, eating too much, exercising too little, chronic constipation, weight loss and anorexia, and early pregnancy in women can all cause symptoms of loss of appetite. Chinese medicine believes that loss of appetite is usually related to the spleen and stomach, Chinese medicine massage points to regulate the spleen and stomach is to regulate the loss of appetite points. Let's learn what acupuncture points to massage for loss of appetite.

Zhonggui point

Location: the lower end of the sternum and the navel line midpoint. Massage method: use your thumb or middle finger to press the point with a little force for about half a minute, then massage clockwise for about 2 minutes to have a feeling of soreness and swelling. Effectiveness: treats loss of appetite, abdominal distension and pain, vomiting and acid reflux.

Foot San Li

Foot San Li is an important point of the stomach meridian, which helps the stomach contract and secrete gastric juices. It is especially effective for weak stomach caused by overeating and loss of appetite caused by overworking the body through exercise and work.

Tai Bai Point

The Tai Bai point is located on the inner side of the first toe, near the joint, and belongs to the Spleen meridian. It is secluded and related to the digestive function of food entrance to the stomach, so when mental stress or lack of sleep causes loss of appetite, the thumb can be used to stimulate Tai Bai to increase appetite.

Neiguan Point

Location: The middle of the inner side of the arm, about 3 finger widths above the transverse wrist line. Massage method: thumb or make it point press the Nei Guan point for about 1 minute, in order to soreness and swelling to the wrist and hand dispersion is good. Alternate between left and right acupuncture points. Efficacy: treatment of loss of appetite, chest tightness and insomnia.

Loss of appetite diet tips

1. The diet should be thin and soft, easy to digest, a small number of meals is good, in time the patient has vomiting, but also insist on eating, if the amount of food is not enough, can be supplemented by infusion of glucose, vitamins, amino acids. 2. Eliminate adverse psychological factors, protect emotional stability, especially do not be nervous before meals. 3. Meals should be nutritionally balanced, try to achieve the full range of color, aroma, taste and shape, often change the recipe, change the cooking method. 4. Ensure sufficient sleep, sleep enough spirit will shake, appetite will also improve a lot.

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