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What are the benefits of rubbing your abdomen with your hands? Check and rub abdominal acupoints.
1, promoting intestinal peristalsis and eliminating constipation. Rubbing the abdomen can increase the blood flow of abdominal muscles and intestinal smooth muscles, increase the tension of gastrointestinal inner wall muscles and the function of lymphatic system, thus strengthening the digestion and absorption of food, obviously improving the peristalsis function of large intestine and small intestine, thus promoting defecation, thus preventing and eliminating constipation, especially suitable for the elderly.

2, abdominal massage is conducive to weight loss. Because pressing the abdomen can stimulate peripheral nerves, through massage with different strengths, the capillaries in the abdominal wall are unblocked, fat consumption is promoted, and satisfactory weight loss effect is achieved.

3, pressing before going to bed helps sleep. For people with poor sleep, you can rub your abdomen before going to bed, which will help you fall asleep and prevent insomnia. For patients with arteriosclerosis, hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases, pressing abdomen can calm liver fire, make people calm down, circulate blood vessels and play an auxiliary treatment role.

4. Because the belly is the coldest place, massage Laogong point with the palm of your hand until the lower abdomen is hot, which can replenish vitality and promote the balance of Yin and Yang. Laogong point is located at the third metacarpal bone between the second metacarpal bone and the third metacarpal bone. Massage Laogong point counterclockwise and then clockwise as far as possible every morning and evening. The intensity of massage should not be too hard or too light. Rub it several times, and be sure to rub it until your lower abdomen is hot.

5, massage Tianshu point has the effect of promoting intestinal metabolism, relaxing bowels and moistening intestines, so for dry stools and constipation, sedentary people can usually massage Tianshu point more. It is better to massage until the lower abdomen is hot, and pay attention to the position of Tianshu point, which is located on both sides of navel and three horizontal fingers. Massage every day can prevent constipation, expel intestinal toxins and lose weight.