It can be said that all diseases of human body start from dampness, so dehumidification is the fundamental to keep the five internal organs running efficiently and stay away from diseases.
Generally speaking, everyone's body wet symptoms are different, which generally come down to the following points:
Bad breath, loss of appetite, obesity, edema, greasy face, acne on the face, loose stool, abdominal distension after eating, loose stool and cold limbs are all related to body dampness.
In fact, getting rid of moisture should start from daily habits. In addition to eating some food to get rid of moisture, we can also use the health care methods of traditional Chinese medicine to get rid of it, so that we can get rid of moisture effectively by doing both.
Massage five acupoints to eliminate dampness. Eliminating dampness through acupoint massage and moxibustion is not only an effective method of eliminating dampness in traditional Chinese medicine, but also very simple and easy to learn. You can do it at home by yourself.
From head to toe, the five dampness-removing acupoints of the body are Baihui, Dazhui, Shenque, Yinling Spring and Yongquan.
1, Baihui point
Location: The intersection of the head center line and the line connecting the two ears is roughly in the center of the head.
Massage method: pat or rub Baihui point back and forth for 3-5 minutes, preferably with a feeling of fever. In addition, you can also light the moxa stick and smoke this acupoint with moxibustion.
Efficacy: If the acupoint is invaded by moisture, it is easy to cause headache, head swelling and dizziness, and the head feels as heavy as wearing a hat. Stimulating this acupoint is helpful to straighten out qi movement, eliminate stagnation, and also strengthen the brain and soothe the nerves.
2. Dazhui point
Location: The protruding bone in the middle of the nape of the neck, at the junction of the nape of the neck, is the lower edge of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. When taking points, move your neck, just above the motionless joints.
Massage method: bow your head, put your hands and fingers crossed at Dazhui point, and rub Dazhui point back and forth with your thumb until Dazhui point is hot.
Efficacy: Dazhui point is invaded by moisture, which is easy to cause shoulder and neck diseases such as shoulder and neck pain and discomfort. Stimulating this acupoint can avoid the invasion of pathogenic wind, cold and dampness and improve immunity.
3. Shenque point
Massage method: Knead the abdomen clockwise, or light moxa stick moxibustion, fumigation points; Or apply Cao essential oil to abdomen and warm it with hot water bag; Or use a moxa stick box, light it and fix it on the abdomen for 20 minutes. Be careful not to get too hot.
Efficacy: Acupoints are invaded by moisture, which will cause spleen and stomach discomfort, abdominal distension and sticky stool. Women are prone to gynecological inflammation such as increased leucorrhea and poor menstrual blood. The abdomen itself should be kept warm, and stimulating Shenque point is helpful to strengthen the spleen and dampness.
4. Yongquan point
Location: The sole of the foot, the first third of the connecting line between the suture heads of the second and third toes and the heel, and find acupuncture points in the middle of the forefoot of the sole.
Massage method: Massage once in the morning and evening for 3-5 minutes each time. It is best to feel sore and alternate sides. You can also soak your feet in warm water and then moxibustion, and moxibustion at acupoints of both feet 15-20 minutes.
Efficacy: Yongquan point is invaded by moisture, which will lead to knee pain, rheumatism, general fatigue and edema. Pressing this point often helps to promote sleep, and has a certain effect on dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus, headache and low back pain caused by kidney deficiency.
5. Yinlingquan point
Location: Yinlingquan point is an important point for eliminating dampness, which is located on the inner side of the calf and in the depression below the medial condyle of the tibia. Use sitting or supine position, grope from below the knee to the knee and touch the part of the big bone inside the knee.
Massage method: mainly acupoints, massage every time 100 ~ 160 times, every morning and evening 1 time, or moxibustion with moxa sticks here for 3-5 minutes.
Efficacy: If the acupoints are invaded by moisture, there will be knee pain, heavy feet and poor walking. Stimulating this acupoint can achieve the effects of clearing away dampness and heat, dredging channels and activating collaterals, and help relieve discomfort such as abdominal distension and knee pain.