Elevated uric acid is a metabolic disorder in which the body's purine metabolism is disrupted, resulting in increased levels of uric acid in the blood and causing conditions such as gout. Massaging specific acupoints can promote the excretion of uric acid. So where should you massage for high uric acid?
Yongquan Point
Location: On the sole of the foot, in the depression at the front part when the foot is curled, approximately at the intersection of the front 1/3 and the back 2/3 of the line connecting the tips of the second and third toes with the heel.
Massage method: Rub your palms together to warm them up, then cross your hands and massage. Rub the palm of the left hand against the sole of the right foot, and vice versa, for at least 50 times.
Benefits: Tonifies the kidney, promotes urination.
Rangu Point
Location: On the inner edge of the foot, below the prominence of the navicular bone, in the fleshy part.
Massage method: Grasp the foot with your hand, place your thumb on the Rangu point, and make circular motions with appropriate pressure that causes a slight soreness at the acupoint. Massage for 1-2 minutes.
Benefits: Clears heat, balances water and fire, promotes urination.
Taixi Point
Location: On the inner side of the foot, behind the inner ankle, in the depression between the tip of the inner ankle and the Achilles tendon.
Massage method: Hold the ankle with your hand, place your thumb on the Taixi point, and make circular motions with appropriate pressure that causes a slight soreness at the acupoint. Massage for 1-2 minutes.
Benefits: Nourishes yin, tonifies the kidney, clears heat, promotes urination.
Dazhong Point
Location: On the inner side of the foot, below the inner ankle, in the depression in front of the attachment of the Achilles tendon.
Massage method: Hold the ankle with your hand, place your thumb on the Dazhong point, and make circular motions with appropriate pressure that causes a slight soreness at the acupoint. Massage for 1-2 minutes.
Benefits: Tonifies the kidney, relieves wheezing, regulates urination.
Yingu Point
Location: On the inner side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles when the knee is flexed.
Massage method: Place your thumb on the Yingu point, with the other four fingers supporting on the knee, and make circular motions with appropriate pressure that causes a slight soreness at the acupoint. Massage for 1-2 minutes.
Benefits: Tonifies the kidney, regulates menstruation, soothes qi and relieves pain, promotes urination.
Henggu Point
Location: In the lower abdomen, 5 inches below the center of the navel, 0.5 inches away from the midline.
Massage method: Place the middle and ring fingers of both hands overlapping on the Henggu point, and make circular motions with comfortable pressure. Massage for 1-2 minutes.
Benefits: Relieves pain, promotes urination.
Qi Point
Location: In the lower abdomen, 3 inches below the center of the navel, 0.5 inches away from the midline.
Massage method: Place the middle and ring fingers of both hands overlapping on the Qi point, and make circular motions with comfortable pressure. Massage for 1-2 minutes.
Benefits: Tonifies kidney qi, regulates the lower energizer.
Tips
Massaging the acupoints mentioned above can enhance kidney function, promote urination, and facilitate the excretion of uric acid. However, reducing purine intake from the source is still essential. Pay attention to drinking more water, consuming less high-purine foods, quitting smoking and alcohol, and eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins in your daily life.
