Massage the feet and dredge qi and blood.
Our feet are rich in blood vessels and nerve endings, which makes our feet feel cold easily in winter, and the soles of our feet feel very sensitive when stepping on pebbles, which shows that the blood vessels and sensory nerves of our feet are delicate and rich. If you want to count the acupoints of your feet, it can be said that there are many stars, so regular foot massage can dredge the whole body's qi and blood and stimulate brain activity.
Viewing Foot Acupoints from Meridian
The acupoints of the foot are not limited to the soles of the feet, but also have many acupoints on the back and ankles of the feet. The meridians of the human body are divided into two categories: the yin meridian ends in the hands and feet, and the yang meridian begins in the hands and feet, so the feet are the intersection of the yin and yang meridians and the foundation of the meridians. In short, the meridians are like a river, and the hands and feet are the beginning of the meridians. The river is thin, and the water is thin but fast. In the Meridian River, the channel gradually widens, the water flow is more abundant and stable, and finally it connects to the sea, which is our internal organs. This is how meridians gather every drop of water from the source and gradually form. It can be seen that foot acupoints can play a great role in daily health care.
Kidney meridian
Yongquan point
The kidney meridian walks on the foot, and there is Yongquan point on the sole of the foot. "The kidney comes from the spring, and the spring is full." Yongquan is located in the first third of the sole of the foot, and the second and third toes are sewed straight down. It is the first acupoint at the starting point of the kidney meridian. The qi of the kidney meridian, such as the water from the spring, comes from the foot, and the trickle gradually converges to irrigate all parts of the body and limbs. Regular pressing can enrich the kidney meridian and dredge the whole body's qi and blood, which is an important acupoint for disease prevention, health preservation and treatment.
We can rub Yongquan point with our palms. At this time, Laogong point on our palm is opposite to Yongquan point on the sole of our foot, and the heart and kidney intersect. The heat generated by friction accelerates the blood circulation of the feet. Regular rubbing is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.
Taixi point
The ankle kidney passes through Taixi point, which is located in the depression between ankle, medial malleolus and achilles tendon. "Kidney also originated from Taixi point." Taixi is like a big stream. As the name implies, the water of the kidney meridian gathers here to form a big stream, which is the place where the blood of the kidney meridian is gradually flourishing. It is the key point of nourishing kidney yin. Pinch the inside of Achilles tendon with thumb and forefinger and press at the same time, which can stimulate Taixi point and Kunlun point at the same time.
Spleen meridian
The Sanyinjiao point of spleen meridian is located at the medial malleolus, three inches above the medial malleolus, about four fingers away, and at the posterior edge of the medial bone surface of the calf. Sanyinjiao is the intersection of Sanyinjing, which can strengthen and replenish spleen, dredge liver qi and tonify kidney essence.
Sanyinjiao
When we fall asleep every day, the yang in the body enters the yin, and we can gradually fall asleep. If the yin fails to converge the yang or the yang is too excited, it will lead to insomnia and dreaminess at night. At this time, pressing Sanyinjiao point can dredge the intersection of Sanyinjing, nourish kidney yin and spleen yin, calm liver qi, and help relieve insomnia symptoms. At the same time, Sanyinjiao is also a traditional key point in gynecology, which has a good effect on dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation. Press the acupoints with a circular acupressure pen or finger once a day for 5- 10 minutes each time. Especially one week before menstruation, strengthening stimulation can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Liver meridian
Taichong point
Taichong point belongs to the liver meridian, in the depression at the junction of the first and second metatarsals. The liver is the "general's official" and the main anger. Liver meridian can stop liver wind and regulate liver qi, and it is like the switch of liver qi. If the liver qi is angry, people will easily get angry, blood pressure will rise, head pain, dizziness and other symptoms. Pressing Taichong point at this time is like digging a canal to draw out excessive water flow in the river, which will draw down liver qi, relieve tension, and naturally return to normal water level after proper drainage. The whole river will run as usual, so people will feel comfortable and be alert. When pressing too hard, the amount of stimulation should be large. You can press it again with a round slender stick such as a point stick or chopsticks, and it is advisable to feel sore at the point.
bladder meridian
Yin Zhi pt.
Yin Zhi point of bladder meridian is a special point for mothers, which can effectively adjust the position of fetus in uterus. The breech position of the baby will increase the risk of delivery, and it can stimulate the adjustment of fetal position under appropriate conditions and opportunities, but this acupoint is recommended to be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.
Can you massage acupoints by walking cobblestones?
From toe to heel, the projection of the foot with viscera is roughly consistent with the arrangement of viscera from top to bottom. Daily walking can stimulate many acupoints, and walking barefoot on the smooth cobblestone road can enhance the stimulation of acupoints and play a certain health care role.
If you feel too painful when walking, choose pebbles with smooth surface and wear thick socks, which can relieve the pain to some extent, but keep the effect of acupoint massage. Moderate walking can really achieve the effect of all-round massage. Maybe you will ask: if there is obvious pain when pressing the soles of your feet, can it indicate that your internal organs are sick? This point remains to be verified, but the annual routine physical examination must be a scientific means of early detection and early treatment.
Soaking feet is also very particular.
In addition to acupoint pressing, the most familiar thing in daily life is soaking feet. The fashion of soaking feet for health has spread to the post-90s generation. Soaking feet is really good and a little particular.
Pay attention to the cleanliness of the foot bath bucket.
There are many kinds of health barrels on the market, which can control the water temperature well and avoid the risk of scalding by heating water frequently. However, it should also be noted that it must be cleaned after use. The irregular surface at the bottom of the barrel is easy to hide dirt and accept dirt. In addition, people like to put all kinds of health care medicine bags in barrels, and the ingredients in these medicine bags may become the culture medium for bacterial growth.
The wounds on the legs and feet are not suitable for soaking feet.
If there are wounds on the feet and calves, it is not suitable for soaking feet. Soaking in water is not conducive to wound healing and will increase the risk of infection.
In short, soaking feet at night can relax the blood vessels in the feet, keep the body warm and have a good sleep.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and the acupoints on the soles of the feet are not only beneficial to the whole body, but also very important to the feet. Ankle is a weak link, and it is prone to all kinds of sprains in daily life. Exercise ankle joints in the morning and massage our feet as a whole to prepare for a new day. With healthy feet and healthy body, we can walk Wan Li Road and enjoy life.