Does pushing back consume yang in winter?
Pushing back in winter will not consume yang. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, winter is the season when everything is collected, at this time, the yang is restrained and protects the body. Pushing the back is a method to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians on the back by massage, kneading and patting, which can promote blood circulation and relieve muscle fatigue. Properly pushing the back in winter is helpful to dredge the blood and meridians in the back, replenish the yang of the human body, relieve the muscle tension in the back, release the pressure, regulate the blood and increase the yang, so as to achieve the function of regulating the liver. Therefore, proper pushing back in winter will not only consume the yang, but also contribute to the maintenance of the yang and the health of the body. Pushing the back is a method of Chinese medicine treatment, mainly through the operation of the back to achieve the purpose of treatment. Pushing back has the functions of expelling toxin, awakening skin, regulating mood, eliminating fatigue, promoting sleep, restoring skin elasticity, eliminating dampness and dispelling cold.