To recuperate insomnia, besides the usual psychological, drug and physical therapy, acupuncture can also be used to improve it. In Dong's clinical experience of acupuncture therapy, acupuncture at Taichong point and Hegu point can improve insomnia and emotional problems caused by insomnia.
1. The "four points" of insomnia
Hegu point and Taichong point are located at the distal ends of limbs, which are regarded as the fourth level of eliminating external evils in human body, so they are named "Siguan point". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Siguan point is like the switch of qi and blood circulation in the body, which can regulate the circulation of qi and blood. The combination of these two acupoints can regulate the mood of human body, relieve anxiety and depression, and make the mood quiet and comfortable. For example, when you are particularly nervous during an exam, pressing Hegu point can quickly relieve your nervousness.
Hegu point is located between metacarpal bone 1 and 2 on the back of hand, and the radial midpoint of the second metacarpal bone. It is the original point of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming, which has the effects of expelling wind, relieving exterior syndrome, dredging collaterals, promoting qi circulation and relieving pain, and is an important point for treating fever, pain and various diseases of head, face and five senses. When massaging this point, you can massage alternately with your hands, and press Hegu point vertically with your thumb flexed. The frequency is once every 2 seconds, that is, about 30 times per minute.
Taichong point is located in the depression in front of the foot 1 and metatarsal joints, and is the original point on the liver meridian. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that liver fire, liver yang, liver qi and liver wind can be purgated and dredged by acupuncture at Taichong point. Clinically, Taichong point is mainly used to treat liver meridian wind-heat diseases, such as stroke, madness, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, red eyes, swelling and pain, etc., and also has good curative effect on liver and stomach diseases such as jaundice, abdominal pain and nausea. When massaging this point, you can first soak your feet in warm water for 10~ 15 minutes, and then repeatedly press and rub this point for 2~3 minutes each time, which can soothe the liver, regulate qi, dredge meridians, refresh your mind, calm your mind, and also effectively relieve headaches.
(Author: Dong Shidong Zheng Chengzhuo)
Dong Shi Qixue's second-generation direct disciple, one of Dr. Yang's four disciples, and the founding president of China Cross-Strait Medical and Health Cooperation Association.
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