Regular massage of the following five acupoints can prolong life:
First, massage Neiguan point: protect the heart
Neiguan point has the functions of calming the heart, calming the nerves, regulating qi and relieving pain, so it is often the first choice for Chinese medicine to treat heart system diseases and gastrointestinal discomfort. The method of selecting Neiguan point is: arms extended, palms up. Then raise your wrist with a fist, and you can see that there are two tendons in the middle of your arm, and the Neiguan point on the pericardium meridian is between these two tendons, two inches away from the first horizontal bar on your wrist.
Massage method: Massage Neiguan point every day, whether walking or lying down, which can be operated and has good effect on regulating arrhythmia. It should be noted that you don't need much effort to press this point, but you can feel a little sore.
Second, massage Taixi point: a good medicine for chronic nephropathy
Applicable symptoms: nephropathy, chronic nephritis, diabetic nephropathy, etc.
Taixi point is the missing point of the kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin, which was also called one of the nine points of Huiyang in ancient times, focusing on tonifying kidney. Taixi point is located inside the foot, behind the medial malleolus, and in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon. For patients with nephritis, massage can reduce hypertension to a certain extent and significantly reduce urine protein.
Massage method: Have a comfortable massage at 9- 1 1 every morning. At this time, the spleen meridian and the true qi are most vigorous, and the yang of the human body is also rising. Just press it directly. For 3 minutes on each side, it is necessary to master the strength, and it is not easy to exert strength, as long as you can feel the slight pain in the acupoints.
Third, massage Zusanli point: a tonic as effective as ginseng antler.
Applicable symptoms: all debilitating diseases, such as anemia, postpartum surgery, initial recovery from serious illness, etc.
Zusanli (Zusanli) is the junction of stomach meridian of Zuyangming, and it is an important acupoint for strengthening body constitution and health care. It has the functions of strengthening body resistance, nourishing yuan, regulating yin and yang, invigorating spleen and regulating stomach, and dredging meridians. Zusanli point is located on the outside of the calf, 3 inches below the external knee, and a horizontal finger is opened next to the tibia. Press and knead with the same thumb or with a smooth wooden stick, or use moxa stick moxibustion.
Fourth, massage Guanyuan point: restore reproductive vitality
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Guanyuan point has the functions of strengthening the source and strengthening the lower energizer, which can be used in any situation of loss of vitality. Guanyuan point is located in the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 3 inches in the middle and lower umbilicus. Common methods are kneading or shaking. The trembling method is to put your hands on Guanyuan point with a little force and push them up and down quickly and slightly.
Massage zhongwan point: an expert in treating stomach diseases.
Indications: Most gastric and duodenal diseases, such as gastric and duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, atrophic gastritis, gastroptosis, etc. It is especially effective for relieving stomachache and treating indigestion.
Zhongwan point is the convergence point of the four meridians, also known as the soul point of the stomach, which has the functions of strengthening the spleen and regulating the stomach, tonifying the middle energizer and benefiting qi. Zhongwan point is located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior median line, 4 inches above the umbilicus. The common method is rubbing or rubbing. Rub, that is, double palms overlap or single palm presses zhongwan point, and slowly pushes it clockwise or counterclockwise to make abdominal cavity feel hot.