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"It's almost a holiday, so you have to prepare early this summer. Zhao Mei took out the dusty mat from the locker, cleaned it and took it to the roof to dry.
The sunlight had already begun to become scorching, Zhao Mei turned on the faucet, and the cold water rushed on her hands, and she couldn't help but shiver.
At this time, her neighbor, Uncle Liu, who had just been discharged from the hospital, walked slowly over on crutches.
Zhao Mei is a secondary school history teacher with a deep interest in humanities and history. She has always been able to analyze the aspects of daily life from a historical perspective. At this moment, she looked at Uncle Liu, and a trace of curiosity surged in her heart.
"Uncle Liu, I heard that your body is really tough, and you have maintained it so well over the years. Zhao Mei opened the chatterbox.
Uncle Liu smiled, and then talked eloquently: "This is all thanks to a small habit I have had for many years - massaging three parts a day, and I have been doing it for more than 20 years. ”
Zhao Mei asked curiously, "Which three parts are so amazing?"
Uncle Liu explained in detail that he massages the soles of his feet, abdomen and ears every day.
He believes that these three areas are the key to the body, and by massaging these areas, you can improve blood circulation and strengthen immunity.
First of all, foot massage, according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the foot is the "second heart" of the human body, and the soles of the feet have many reflex areas connected to the main organs, and regular massage can help regulate the functions of various systems of the body.
Scientific studies have shown that foot reflexology can effectively improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue.
The second is abdominal massage, which Uncle Liu says can help boost digestion and prevent digestive disorders.
The abdomen is home to many vital organs, and the function of these organs can be stimulated through massage, which is beneficial for health.
According to research, abdominal massage can also promote intestinal peristalsis, which can help reduce gastrointestinal discomfort and improve digestion efficiency.
Finally, ear massage. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the ear is connected to many meridians in the human body, and that each point of the ear represents a certain part of the body or a certain organ.
Regular ear massages not only relax the whole body, but also activate these reflex zones, which can help with overall well-being.
Zhao Mei was quite admirable after hearing this, but as a historian, she had certain doubts about these statements.
In the long course of history, human cognition of the body has undergone a transformation from superstition to science. She asked a local doctor to verify Uncle Liu's approach from the perspective of modern medicine.
The doctor explained that while there is some scientific basis for these massage techniques, the effectiveness of these massage techniques cannot be completely asserted.
For example, although foot reflexology can be relaxing, there is not enough clinical evidence to support its therapeutic effect on diseases.
Abdominal massage may be effective for some people in some cases, but it can lead to discomfort or even injury if not done properly.
As for ear massage, it is more of a means of psychological relaxation and lacks sufficient medical research to support it.
At this time, Zhao Mei recalled some of her own physical problems, such as occasional stomach aches and spring and autumn allergies, and she wondered if she could try Uncle Liu's method, while also following up from a historical perspective to see if she could find a new explanation or way to solve these common health problems.
If we dig into those old health habits from the long river of history, can we find some health maintenance methods that have been ignored by modern science but actually work?
After a detailed analysis of this, it can be found that many health habits that were regarded as superstitions in history do have their scientific basis and practical utility under the research of modern science.
For example, many massage techniques in history, although ignored by some medical circles in modern times, can indeed alleviate the symptoms of certain diseases and improve the quality of life to a certain extent through systematic research and practice.
Therefore, combining history and modern science, the study and practice of these habits can not only help us better understand human health, but also may provide new ideas and methods for modern medicine.
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