Acupoints in the human body can reflect the organs and physical state of the corresponding parts in the body. Not only does the foot correspond to the organs of the whole body, but ten fingers, palms and arms of a person have corresponding acupoints. Dr. Wall of Germany used instruments to measure the energy and current of human body, and put forward the most widely used theory-the diagram of the relationship between acupoints of hand, foot and meridian and bioenergy, which indirectly confirmed the relative relationship between acupoints of hand, foot and meridian and internal organs.

Obstruction of meridians is prone to visceral disorders and illness.

The attending physician of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hsinchu Branch of National Taiwan University Hospital pointed out that the human body has a delicate distribution system, which is responsible for transmitting subtle substances such as qi, blood and body fluid. This distribution network is called meridian system. It is like a huge net, connecting different parts of the body. The meridian system forms a comprehensive and complex atlas of the human body through a specific way and time, explaining the life activities and pathogenic reasons of the human body.

The meridian system of human body is mainly composed of meridians. As early as thousands of years ago, the concept of meridians was recorded in China's ancient medical literature Huangdi Neijing: "Including meridians, those whose branches intersect are collaterals, and those who are different from collaterals are Sun." "Jing" means path, which belongs to the trunk of longitudinal channel; "Collateral" means network, which belongs to a branch of meridians, criss-crossing the whole body. "Meridian" and "collaterals" are linked together in the body to form a meridian system.

Qi and blood in the human body have the characteristics of flowing, and the flow of qi has the same characteristics as the water flow in nature. Qi flows from high energy to low energy, along the topography of the body, and gathers in the meridians. Therefore, meridians provide a natural path for the flow of qi in the body and supply energy to all parts of the body steadily. If the meridian system of the body is blocked, the supply of all parts of the body will be affected, and the stagnation of qi in the body will lead to visceral disorders and diseases.

To restore the balance and coordination of meridians, we can restore the balance of the meridian system through some specific acupoints. Through these methods, regulating the flow of qi, the energy of qi can be effectively distributed throughout the body.

Corresponding function of human body 12 meridian v.s.

Traditional Chinese medicine divides the human body into 12 meridians, and each meridian has its own function. If something goes wrong, there will be lesions.

The 12 meridians of human body are divided into three yang in hand, three yin in hand, three yin in foot and three yin in foot, which constitute the 12 meridians. Fu Shuo, the direction and intersection of 12 meridians have certain rules, as the Huangdi Neijing said: "The hands are three yin from the chest; The third yang of the hand, walk from the hand; The foot of three yang, the first line; Foot three yin, self-sufficient to the abdomen. " This cycle, cycle.

Meridian also has its own zang-fu organs or fu-organs, which perform their respective duties, but they are connected with each other through meridians, supplying qi, blood and subtle substances, and maintaining normal physiological functions of the human body. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, although the qi of meridians circulates endlessly in the body, the flow of qi of meridians rises and falls between zang-fu organs at different times, and 12 meridians also has its most vigorous running time.

12 meridian impassability 12 health warning

Fu said that according to its main running time, 12 meridian block may correspond to the following health warnings:

● Lung Meridian: The lung governs qi and regulates respiration and body surface defense system. If there is something wrong with the lung meridian, there will be cold symptoms such as cough, dyspnea and sore throat, which is also closely related to asthma or allergic rhinitis.

Meridian of large intestine: the large intestine is responsible for excreting waste toxins. Normal defecation is the result of smooth flow of qi and normal function of large intestine, otherwise constipation, diarrhea or both will occur.

Stomach meridian: Stomach fu-organs control digestion and diet. If the stomach is not in harmony with the liver and stomach due to improper diet or mental disorder, it will easily lead to stomach pain, even gastritis and ulcer.

Spleen meridian: the spleen governs digestion and distributes nutrients throughout the body. Spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood energy in the body. When qi and blood are full, the face is soft and shiny and the muscles are full. When something goes wrong with the spleen meridian, it will be yellow and haggard at first sight, and the long illness will affect other viscera. Modern research has found that the spleen involves the immune and endocrine systems and is closely related to chronic diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

Heart meridian: the heart controls blood vessels, supplying blood to the whole body, and the heart pulse is abnormal, ranging from chest tightness, pain and arrhythmia to serious diseases such as myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction.

Small intestine meridian: the small intestine receives digestive substances from the stomach, and then digests and absorbs nutrients and water. The small intestine meridian belongs to the fire movement of the five elements and is a pathological change of the small intestine meridian. It is common in places where meridians circulate, such as inflammation of cheeks, neck, pharynx, tonsils, shoulders, elbows and arms.

Bladder Meridian: The fu-organs of bladder meridian are organs for storing urine, belonging to the five elements of kidney, and mainly responsible for diseases of insufficient or excessive moisture. The bladder meridian is located on both sides of the spine, and is the longest meridian with the most acupoints. If the bladder meridian is diseased, it can range from swelling and pain in the back of the neck and back pain to urinary system and spinal nerve diseases.

Kidney meridian: the kidney stores essence, which is the fundamental energy of life and controls reproduction, growth and development. If the kidney meridian is weak, it will cause growth retardation in children and renal failure in adults, which is related to infertility, various chronic diseases and serious diseases.

Pericardium Meridian: The pericardium Meridian is the same as the heart, and its pathological changes are basically the same as the heart Meridian. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the heart hides the spirit and controls people's thinking consciousness and brain nerve center, so pericardium meridian is also related to mental diseases such as madness and depression.

Sanjiao meridian: Sanjiao fu-organs are unique fu-organs in traditional Chinese medicine, which are divided into upper, middle and lower jiao. It is a membrane between body cavity and external viscera, which is responsible for promoting the circulation of gas and water. Edema is usually related to the lesion of triple energizer meridian.

Gallbladder meridian: the storage and excretion of gallbladder meridian directly affect the digestive function of spleen and stomach. If it is unreasonable, symptoms such as anorexia, abdominal distension, jaundice and bitter taste will appear; People who are bold in determination and courage and weak in courage are prone to psychological obstacles, fear of shock, insomnia, dreaminess and other problems.

Liver meridian: the liver stores blood, which is related to blood metabolism and menstrual physiology of women. Liver governs qi, liver qi is smooth, bile secretion is stable, and spirit and emotion are comfortable. When the liver meridian is blocked, symptoms such as nervousness, red eyes, dry mouth and bad temper are easy to appear at first, even in diseases such as liver disease, digestion, reproduction, endocrine or menopause.

Acupoint dredging collaterals

The general principles of meridians do not hurt, but pain does not work. Severe cases will be caused by viscera, while mild cases will be caused by meridians. Meridian can be considered as a "river of energy". If there is something wrong with the meridians, the muscles or bones next to them will not be moistened smoothly, but will be stiff, protruding to the touch or forming a piece, which is a sign of impassability. Fu suggested taking a hot bath often, or patting the body to warm up and pressing acupoints. , make the meridians smooth and comfortable.

The human body has the function of self-repair. When the meridians are blocked, a good sleep or more rest will generally activate yourself again. However, if the pain in chest and abdomen lasts for several hours and the pain in hands, feet, shoulders and neck lasts for more than one week, it is recommended to seek medical treatment. Chinese medicine can adopt bloodletting, acupuncture or cupping to make the meridians unobstructed. However, if the pain caused by organic diseases, such as cholecystitis or gallstones, can be relieved by acupuncture or acupoint, but inflammatory stones still exist, we still need to seek treatment, and we cannot rely solely on meridians for health care.

Fu believes that fingers and toes can be pressed more often on weekdays, especially on both sides of nails, pinching up and down and left and right. Because the finger is the starting point of the 12 meridian, frequent pressing can activate the meridian.

Simple family meridian health care method

Fu suggested that the following ways can be taken to maintain the meridians, especially in winter when the meridians are prone to depression due to cold, and more attention should be paid to health care.

Often press important acupoints. "

Hegu point: at the depression of the tiger's mouth between the thumb and forefinger. If you have constipation or gastrointestinal discomfort, press it again.

Zusanli point: count four fingers from the recess on the lateral side of the knee, and press frequently to help digestion and relieve burping and flatulence.

Yongquan point: located in the middle depression of the sole of the foot, in the first third of the palm of the hand, it is in charge of the yang of the whole body, often soaking feet or pressing, so that the kidney yang of the body is vigorous and will not be tired all day, especially in winter.

Take a hot bath or soak in water.

In winter, it is more important to care for the roots, and it is more important to maintain or activate the meridians, mainly the bladder and kidney meridians. If you can't take a bath or soak in water, take a shower with a shower head from your shoulders. Hot water can keep the meridians warm and smooth. On weekdays, more body parts are needed to help the meridians pass through or rub the body.

Exercise health skills

Slow practice and slow movement will slowly relax every muscle and help the meridians run.

Inhale: breathe slowly, abdominal breathing. The longer each cycle, the better. It can regulate the qi and blood circulation of the chest and abdomen and the human body, and is very helpful for the health care of various meridians.

Hand throwing: You can do it at will. Open your feet shoulder-width, raise your hands shoulder-height, and then throw them back 45 degrees, one after the other, 200 times each time, 2 ~ 3 times a day. You can stand up straight or squat slightly. In addition to flat throwing, you can also throw your hands horizontally to achieve the effect of twisting your waist and activating your activities.

Flapping: Your palm is arched and hollow. This pat, starting from the shoulder and neck, pats all over the body to achieve the effect of keeping the whole body warm. Each time should not exceed 15 minutes. Be careful not to hurt yourself, your body will be hot and slightly sour.