Everyone knows that a simple way to keep fit is foot massage, but most people will spend money to find someone to massage their feet, suffering from pain and unable to solve the real pain problem. In fact, not only the soles of the feet, but also the palms are related to the internal organs of the body. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the internal organs of the human body have their corresponding acupoints on the hands and feet. Toes are related to internal organs, namely, three Yang meridians of the foot-(1) Yangming stomach meridian of the foot, (2) gallbladder meridian of shaoyang of the foot, and (3) bladder meridian of the foot. Three Yin Meridian of Foot-(1) Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin (earth), Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin (wood) and Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin (water). Foot Sanyang and Foot Sanyin are exterior and interior, (1) Foot Yangming stomach meridian and Foot Taiyin spleen meridian (soil) are a pair, (2) Foot Shaoyang gallbladder meridian and Foot Jueyin liver meridian (wood) are a pair, (3) Foot Taiyang bladder meridian and Foot Shaoyin kidney meridian (water) are a pair.
Therefore, from the above, we can know that just massaging your toes in this way can make your stomach, spleen, gallbladder, liver, bladder and kidney healthy. People's second and third toes are related to the stomach, and regular massage can achieve the purpose of strengthening the stomach. People's big toe is related to spleen and liver. Regular massage can achieve the purpose of invigorating spleen and benefiting liver. The fourth and fifth toes are related to the gallbladder, bladder and kidney. Therefore, regular massage can strengthen the liver and gallbladder, kidney and bladder.
When we were young, we didn't care about our bodies, and there was no point in massaging our hands and feet, which were only used for walking and moving things. When you are old, you can't walk with your feet, but you can still move your hands. If you know the relationship between the above meridians and acupoints, you should know the importance of toe massage, which is related to all health or chronic diseases. Recently, it seems to be helpful for tinnitus and hearing, but it still happens occasionally. The method is really impermanent.
In order to let the students learn how to meditate with two plates before starting a new class of "meditation for beginners", they can sit correctly, meditate for a long time and their feet don't hurt, so I set up a "yoga preparation course" for the first time. This course started with toe massage, and because of the "pre-yoga course", I realized that toe massage is really good for me.
Therefore, it is necessary to recommend this correct toe massage method to people who didn't come to class or netizens who are far away. For your own health, or to prevent your own diseases, you should massage your toes well. If there are old people at home, you can stop them from going to the hospital every day, which will waste time and money. If it's a chronic disease or an old man's mobility problem, it's better to have a good massage and slowly improve the pain.
Second, the theoretical basis of meridian science
The theoretical basis of meridian science has been mentioned before. The the twelve meridians of the human body is related to the five internal organs of the body, which are all interlinked, and its trend is as follows:
Three yin veins of the hand extend from the chest to the tip of the finger-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Golden), Jueyin Pericardium Meridian and Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Fire);
The three yang meridians of the hand run from hand to head-hand Yangming large intestine meridian, hand shaoyang sanjiao meridian and hand Taiyang small intestine meridian.
Foot three yang from head to toe-foot Yangming stomach meridian, foot shaoyang gallbladder meridian, foot taiyang bladder meridian.
The three yin meridians of the foot extend from the end of the foot rank to the abdomen-the spleen meridian of the foot Taiyin (earth), the liver meridian of the foot Jueyin (wood) and the kidney meridian of the foot Shaoyin (water). The three chakras are as follows:
first inning
Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian (Golden)-Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian-Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian-Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Earth)
Second round
Pericardium Meridian of Hand Jueyin-Sanjiao Meridian of Hand Shaoyang-Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang-Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin (wood)
Third round
Heart meridian of hand shaoyin (fire)-small intestine meridian of hand taiyang-bladder meridian of foot taiyang-kidney meridian of foot shaoyin)
Third, finger toe pressing method
Young people or old people who are not sick at ordinary times, if they just want to maintain their health, can ask their families to help them press. The oppressed can lie down, but they should relax first, and their legs and feet should also be relaxed. When he was lying down, his mind was empty. People who help to press should first adjust their breath and then relax, so as to be lucky, improve their strength and start pressing their toes. Press for more than three minutes, not more than five or six minutes. If it is for the elderly, it depends on the physical endurance of the elderly family and the physical strength of the presser. These methods are as follows:
(1) Use the thumb and tail pinkie of both hands to press the tail pinkie of both feet. Because a big finger and a tail finger are used, the pressure on the two fingers is not very great, but it should be appropriate.
(2) Press the thumb and ring finger of both hands on the fourth toe of both feet;
(3) Press the third toe (middle toe) of both feet with thumb and middle finger;
(4) Press the thumb and forefinger of both hands on the second toe of both feet;
(5) Put your thumb, forefinger and middle finger together and press your big toes.
After the pressing technique is done, the pressed person will have various reactions, which vary from person to person. First, because the stomach meridian, spleen meridian and acupoints are stimulated, you will feel hungry and want to eat. Then, when the meridian points of the kidney and bladder are stimulated, symptoms such as fever and thirst will appear. If you continue, the meridians and acupoints of the liver and gallbladder may be stimulated, and the only glycogen left in the liver will be consumed immediately, so you will feel chilly and trembling. ... just do it once a day.
If you do it for the second time, you may be hungry, cold and thirsty, and your feet will tremble, depending on your physical condition. Press it several times in the future, your feet may shake more, but don't be too afraid. If this happens to the oppressed, tell him to do this: remind himself to relax, relax, relax and understand more. It is painful to have this body, and the five senses (sexual desire and behavior cognition) are all painful. Sometimes the reaction after pressing is too great, which may spread to the meridians of the third Yin San Yang pulse. At this time, the heart and lungs may also react. If it happens in the lungs, it may cause cough, panic, crying, etc., which is caused by unhealthy lungs and unstable soul. If the heart beats faster, it is because the acupoints of the kidney meridian are stimulated, and adrenaline begins to secrete, which leads to the accelerated beating of the heart after stimulation. At this time, you should tell him: remind yourself to relax, relax, wait for the time to pass, and wait for the painful past. If the elderly really can't stand it, it is necessary to shorten the pressing time appropriately. As for the finger skills of the presser, it needs to be strengthened, otherwise he will be unable to press, his hands will be sour and he will feel powerless!
Fourth, the correct toe massage method
If you want to learn meditation or treat diseases, you must have this correct toe massage. All diseases are caused by cause and effect, or because the maintenance in this life is not in place, or because of the evil caused in the previous life, or because of countless evils caused by the body, mouth and mind in this life, it has caused physical diseases. Buddhist causality refers to causality, that is, the law of causality. This is the basic theory used to explain all relations in the world in the Buddhist doctrine system. Gaifo said that the formation of all laws, "cause" is life, "fruit" is life; In other words, it is the cause that can lead to the result, and the result is the result. As far as the causality of time is concerned, because the former is the former and the latter is the latter, this is called causality. However, as far as space is concerned, it is called causal simultaneity.
In the four noble truths (bitterness determines the Tao), suffering comes first. The Buddha said: If you don't know suffering, you must know it; Know bitterness, be bitter; Suffering has been proved, so stop suffering. Since the five aggregates are all bitter, we are also bitter. You should find out the part of pain and prove the part and degree of pain. It has been proved that where it hurts, how it hurts, and how it hurts, it is necessary to break its suffering; One day has passed, two days have passed, two days have passed, a week has passed, a week has passed, a month has passed, ..., in short, we must end this pain first. People with this kind of knowledge and insight are all people who have learned the bitter and noble truths of Buddhism and gathered them together to destroy them. People with this kind of knowledge and insight can be said to have correct knowledge and insight. It is also a truth to use this concept to cultivate the mind.
Then, thinking about the truth of the truth, we should know why it is set and produce painful results. If we know the set of reasons, we should prove the set of reasons. As we all know, poor health care, or delicious and strong food will lead to illness. When the cause is proved, you need to know how to stop it. In addition to not continuing to make a career, it is also necessary to destroy its career and the fruits of the present. Unless the toe is injured, the pain cannot be eliminated and the body will not be healthy. So understand this truth and deal with the pain of this toe.
Five, the correct way to massage your toes
At present, there are eight methods for body and limb pain: (1) pressing (2) pulling (3) folding (4) pressing (5) pulling (6) turning (7) pinching (8) pulling and pressing. We should use these eight methods wisely and use them together in two, three and four ways. If it doesn't hurt, be a fairy and a saint. Don't think that your toes no longer hurt. Try different angles, bending, folding, pressure, tension, tension, pinching, etc. Big enough. If they are not old enough, they will say that they have no pain. In addition, it is necessary to judge four industries (lying, two tongues, bad mouth and swearing) and three industries (killing, stealing and fornication). The former is the right way, and the latter is the right way. Only in this way can we get rid of the bad karma set in the past, and also get rid of the suffering in this world and the source of suffering in the future.
● How to massage your toes and nourish your stomach?
Chinese medicine believes that toe massage is of great significance to human health care. People with weak spleen and stomach often exercise or massage their toes, which can make the qi and blood in the body smooth, balance yin and yang, and strengthen the body resistance and eliminate evil. If we pay special attention to the health care of toes, we can nourish the spleen and stomach.
Every toe of the human body is connected with internal organs. Lung and large intestine belong to gold, corresponding to big toe, spleen and stomach belong to soil, corresponding to two toes, heart and small intestine belong to fire, corresponding to three toes, liver and gallbladder belong to wood, corresponding to four toes, kidney and bladder belong to water, corresponding to five toes. Toes are located at the end of the human body, far from the heart, and the blood circulation of toes is poor. The lesions of toes will be fed back to the corresponding viscera through meridians, resulting in various symptoms.
Toe massage health care methods include: scratching the ground with toes and soles for about five minutes each time. Both feet can be done separately or at the same time, 2 ~ 3 times a day. You can also pinch your toes, and the massage time is best controlled at 15 minutes, which is the most convenient before going to bed. For people who lack exercise, it has a positive effect.
According to the meridian theory, the stomach meridian passes between the second toe and the third toe of the foot, and the origin of the stomach meridian is also at the joints of the toes. People with good gastrointestinal function tend to have thick and elastic second and third toes, and hold the ground firmly when standing; If the gastrointestinal function is poor, these two toes are dry and inelastic, and they often can't hold firmly when standing.
The method of moving toes is very simple, and the most common and effective ones are as follows:
Stand or sit, with toes on the ground, feet flat, close to the ground, shoulder width, and do toe scratching for 60 ~ 90 times continuously. When doing this action, you can walk barefoot or wear soft flat shoes, which can be repeated many times a day.
Pick your toes When you wash your feet every day, you can put some oval pebbles or other objects of moderate size in the basin, and practice repeatedly picking with your second and third toes while soaking your feet. Soaking feet with warm water is beneficial to dredge meridians, and picking pebbles or other objects on toes can stimulate local stomach meridian points. Persisting in exercise is of great benefit to patients with gastric diseases.
Pull the toes up or down repeatedly, and cooperate with the massage between the second and third toes. For patients with indigestion, bad breath and constipation, massage should be done along the toes to achieve the purpose of purging stomach fire; For patients with spleen and stomach weakness and diarrhea, you can massage in the direction of your toes in the opposite direction.
Kneading method: Kneading method: rubbing with the thumb pulp on the muscle or skin surface in a single rotating motion; Pinch is a pinching action formed by thumb and forefinger. It can relieve muscle tissue, relax and soften plantar muscles and nerve tissue, and muscle cells are nutritious.
Exercise: the movement of all joints of the foot, vertical traction of all joints and movable joints, massage of toes and joints of the foot and kneading of the posterior ligament of the foot can eliminate tension and relax the tension of all joints and ligaments of the foot.
When people stand or sit, blood tends to accumulate in the lower limbs and the circulation is not smooth. After a long time, it is inevitable that there will be symptoms such as fatigue, swelling and pain. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, weakness of legs and feet will lead to a decline in balance. Massage the leg reversely every day can dredge the meridians of the whole leg and foot, promote blood circulation, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, effectively enhance the strength of the leg and the flexibility of the joint ligament, enhance the coordination ability of the limbs, and reduce the chance of the elderly falling.