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What are the health-care acupoints?
Acupoint massage is believed to be familiar to everyone. Massage on some acupoints plays an important role in relieving physical fatigue and improving health, and massage is also one of the most important physical therapy methods in Chinese medicine theory. Usually, you may wish to master some massage techniques, which has many benefits to your health. So what are the health acupuncture points? Where does massage have a good health care effect?

1, Zishen point

The first point is Mingmen, which is located in the middle of the waist, about on the same level as the navel, and in the depression under the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. It has the effects of tonifying kidney, warming kidney, strengthening yang, strengthening waist and knees, strengthening kidney qi, delaying human aging, and dredging qi stagnation points of Du meridian. Regular massage can enhance desire, improve sexual apathy, balance and restore sexual function. When you massage, you can relax in a comfortable bed or sofa. Starting from 20 cm above Mingmen point, the woman descends along the spine with her palm until Mingmen point is massaged slowly and gently. Then touch Mingmen with the palm of your hand and feel hot. Finally, press Mingmen with your thumb pulp for 3-5 times.

The second is Guanyuan point, which is located in the midline of the abdomen and 3 inches below the navel (the thumb is bent and the other four fingers are close together). It has the functions of cultivating yuan, consolidating the foundation and replenishing lower energizer. Regular massage can play a role in regulating reproductive endocrine, thus enhancing desire and improving sexual function. When you massage, you should change to a lying posture. The woman's hands crossed and overlapped on Guanyuan point, applied a little force, and then pushed up and down quickly and slightly, which made her feel sore locally. In addition, moxibustion can be added to massage, which can improve the effect. When operating, hold the lighted moxa stick in your hand, facing Guanyuan point, 2-3 cm away from the skin, and draw for about 5- 10 minutes, taking the red heat of this point as the degree.

Finally, Yongquan point is located at the sole of human body, with five toes bent hard and the central recess is Yongquan point. Huangdi Neijing said: "The kidney comes from the spring, and the spring is full of heart." Therefore, Yongquan is the first point of the kidney meridian, which has the functions of health preservation, health care and nourishing.

When massaging, show your feet in a comfortable posture, and the woman will focus on moving straight in one direction with her thumb at Yongquan point; Or the thumb is fixed on Yongquan point, and the forearm actively swings to drive the thumb to swing gently. The massage frequency is about 0/20 times per minute/kloc. Massage the soles of each foot for 2 minutes. The above-mentioned acupoints are health-care acupoints, and the effect will be more obvious if they persist for a long time.

2. Massage method

Massage has many benefits to the body, which can promote blood circulation, relax body and mind, and regulate the function of viscera. In Chinese medicine, some massage methods can also "nourish" and help men improve their sexual ability. The most frequently massaged parts are the lower abdomen, lumbosacral region, testicles and soles of feet. You can refer to the following techniques and massage yourself at home.

Massage the abdomen. Mainly refers to the massage between navel and pubic hair. When massaging, lying on the bed or on your back, the palm naturally extends outward and sticks to the middle of the lower abdomen, and rotates rhythmically at the wrist with the forearm as the center. The movements should be gentle and coordinated, the frequency should be about 120 times per minute, and the massage can last for 5 minutes.

Massage the lumbosacral region. Sit in a chair, or lie prone on the bed. The fingers are naturally straightened, and the whole palm of the fingers is attached to the lumbosacral region. Don't put too much pressure under your palm. The upper arm actively drives the palm to rub back and forth in a straight line. The frequency is100-120 times per minute, lasting about 5 minutes, and it is appropriate to be warm. When operating, the force should be steady, the movement should be even and continuous, the breathing should be natural, and you can't hold your breath.

Massage the external genitalia. Lying in bed or leaning on the bed before going to bed, your legs are naturally straight and slightly apart. Rub your hands, gently pinch bilateral testicles with your thumb, forefinger and middle finger, and gently massage with your thumb. Then slide to the bilateral epididymis and massage gently with your fingers. Finally, gently rub Tintin with one hand until Tintin swells. The whole process takes about 5 minutes. It should be noted that when massaging the external genitalia, the technique should be light and not heavy, and the principle of light, soft, slow and even should be grasped. In addition, patients with reproductive system diseases such as epididymitis and urethritis should not use this technique.

Massage the soles of your feet. Mainly massage Yongquan point in the middle depression of forefoot with thumb. When massaging, use your thumb to forcibly move in a straight line in one direction on Yongquan point; Or the thumb is fixed on Yongquan point, and the forearm actively swings to drive the thumb to swing gently. The massage frequency is about 0/20 times per minute/kloc. Massage the soles of each foot for 2 minutes.