In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture point health preservation is an ancient and profound wisdom. There are many acupuncture points in the human body, and through massage or moxibustion, these acupuncture points can regulate the body's qi and blood, enhance physical fitness, and even achieve the effect of prolonging life.
Today, we are going to explore two special acupuncture points - the "longevity acupoint" for men and the "immortal acupoint" for women.
Men's "longevity acupoint" - Guan Yuan acupoint
Guan Yuan acupoint is located three inches below the umbilicus and is one of the important acupuncture points in the human body. In TCM theory, Guan Yuan acupoint is regarded as an important storehouse of the body's vitality. Yuan Qi is the basic substance that sustains life activities, and the health of Guan Yuan acupoint is directly related to the vitality and vitality of men.
Efficacy: Tonifying kidney yang, regulating qi and blood, and helping sleep
Massage and moxibustion at Guan Yuan acupoints can warm and replenish yang qi, strengthen kidney function, and stabilize essence qi. It has a significant relieving effect on symptoms such as back pain, fatigue, chills and intolerance. In addition, Guan Yuan acupoint can also help sleep and improve insomnia caused by lack of qi and blood, yang deficiency and cold.
How do I do it?
Massage method: Place the palm of your hand on the Guan Yuan acupoint and gently massage in a clockwise direction for about 3'5 minutes each time until you feel a warm sensation in your lower abdomen.
Moxibustion method: Use a moxibustion box and moxa sticks, light the moxa sticks and insert them into the moxibustion hole of the moxa box, and place the moxa box at the Guan Yuan acupoint for moxibustion for about 15 minutes each time.
Women's "immortal acupoint" - three yin acupoints
The Sanyin Jiao acupoint is located on the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner malleolus, and is the intersection of the Zutai Yin and Spleen Meridians, the Zushao Yin and Kidney Meridians, and the Zu Shao Yin and Liver Meridians. It is not only related to women's menstrual health, but also closely related to the overall regulation of qi and blood.
Efficacy: Regulates menstruation, relieves menstrual cramps, beautifies and nourishes the skin
The massage of the Sanyin Jiao acupoint can regulate the meridians of women and improve the problem of irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea. Regular massage of the Sanyin Jiao acupoint can also promote the health of the spleen, slow down the process of muscle relaxation, help women maintain a healthy muscle state, and slow down the aging process.
How do I do it?
Kneading method: Use your fingers or thumb to massage the Sanyin acupoints, you can choose counterclockwise and clockwise massage, each time lasting 15~20 minutes.
Moxibustion method: Use the box moxibustion method, light the moxa sticks, insert the moxibustion hole of the moxa box, and place the moxa box at the intersection of the three yin points for moxibustion, about 15 minutes each time.
A 38-year-old working woman of mine often feels tired, insomnia and irregular menstruation due to long-term work pressure and irregular daily routine. I recommend her to massage the Sanyin Jiao acupoint before going to bed. After a month of perseverance, her sleep quality improved significantly, her fatigue decreased, and her menstrual cycle gradually became regular.
Acupuncture point health care is a simple, economical but highly effective way of life. It doesn't require expensive medications or complicated procedures, and you just need to stick to your daily health practices to be able to enjoy a healthy life.
Whether it is the Guan Yuan acupoint for men or the Sanyin Jiao acupoint for women, they are all treasures of our body. May everyone be able to embrace health and have a good life in the journey of health preservation.