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"Lao Wang, have you ever heard of the fact that you can know if you can live a long life by pressing two acupuncture points on your calves?" Uncle Li asked mysteriously while drinking tea.
"What? So amazing? Don't lie to me. Lao Wang put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at Uncle Li suspiciously.
"Why am I lying to you? This is what my granddaughter told me, she did an internship in the hospital, and she did a lot of things with an old Chinese medicine practitioner. Uncle Li said angrily.
"Tell me, then, what's going on?" Lao Wang was interested and got closer.
Uncle Li cleared his throat, lowered his voice and said, "It is on the back of the calf, there are two acupuncture points, one is called Chengshan acupoint, and the other is called Chengjin acupoint. You press these two acupuncture points with your fingers for 30 seconds, and if there is a noticeable sensation of heat, it means that your body is in good shape and you are expected to live a long life. "
"Really? It's as simple as that?" Lao Wang was skeptical.
"Not really! I didn't believe it when I first heard about it, but I tried it, and it was really hot!" Uncle Li said triumphantly.
At this moment, Aunt Zhang on the side interjected: "Oh, don't patronize and chat, try it quickly!"
Lao Wang and Uncle Li glanced at each other, bent down one after another, and began to press their calves. Seeing this, the people around also joined in curiously.
After 30 seconds, everyone began to talk about it.
"I feel hot!"
"Why don't I feel anything?"
"Is it in the wrong place?"
Just as everyone was talking, a young man walked over. He introduced himself as a doctor from a nearby community hospital with the surname Chen.
Dr. Chen smiled and said, "Uncles and aunts, I heard you discussing this issue, so let me explain."
Everyone suddenly fell silent and pricked up their ears to listen to Dr. Chen's explanation.
Dr. Chen began to elaborate: "Actually, the Chengshan and Chengjin points are indeed important acupuncture points in the theory of Chinese medicine. The Chengshan point is located on the back of the calf, at the midpoint of the line between the knee stria and the Achilles tendon. The bearing points are on the back of the calf, about 5 cm below the knee. Both acupuncture points are closely related to the body's meridian system. "
"Can pressing these two acupuncture points really predict longevity?" Someone asked impatiently.
Dr. Chan replied with a smile: "There is indeed a certain scientific basis for this statement, but it should not be too absolute. The sensation of heat after pressing these two acupuncture points may mean that your qi and blood circulation is good and your metabolism is vigorous. This is partly a reflection of the health of the body. But longevity is a complex issue that is also influenced by many factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment. "
Lao Wang nodded thoughtfully: "So, we can usually press these two acupuncture points more?"
"That's right," agrees Dr. Chan, "there are many benefits to massaging these two points regularly." For example, it can improve blood circulation in the lower limbs, relieve leg fatigue, and even help prevent and alleviate some chronic diseases. "
Aunt Zhang interjected and asked, "Then how should I press it?"
Dr. Chan patiently explains, "You can use your thumb or index finger to press these two points with moderate force for 30 seconds to 1 minute each time. It's best to stick to it every day, once in the morning and once in the evening. However, if you feel significant pain when pressing, you should pay attention, it may be that there is something wrong with the body, and it is best to seek medical attention in time. "
Uncle Li suddenly remembered something: "By the way, I heard that there is also a 'Sanli' acupoint, isn't it also very important?"
Dr. Chen's eyes lit up: "Uncle Li, you are right. Zusanli acupoint is indeed another very important acupuncture point. It is located about four transverse fingers below the knee, in a lateral depression of the tibia. The ancients had a saying that 'moxibustion is three miles, and you will live to one hundred and twenty', and the three miles are known as 'longevity points'. "
Everyone listened with relish and asked Dr. Chen to talk more about acupuncture points.
Dr. Chan continued, "In addition to these acupuncture points, there are many other ways of health preservation in TCM. For example, regular massage of Yongquan acupoints can nourish yin and nourish the kidneys; Kneading the Taixi acupoint can strengthen the body; Tapping the Hegu acupoint can boost immunity. These are the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancients, which are worthy of our study and practice. "
"However," Dr. Chan said, "I want to emphasize that while these acupressures are indeed good for your health, they are not a panacea. If you want to really achieve the goal of longevity, you still have to start with your daily life. Maintaining a good work and rest habit, exercising moderately, eating reasonably, and maintaining an optimistic attitude are the foundations of longevity. "
Everyone nodded thoughtfully. Lao Wang suddenly asked, "Doctor Chen, can you show us how to find these acupuncture points?"
Dr. Chan happily agreed and began to demonstrate the scene. Under his guidance, everyone learned how to accurately locate and massage these acupuncture points. The atmosphere of the whole community suddenly became lively, and there were voices discussing health care everywhere.
In this way, a simple topic of acupressure not only allowed everyone to learn new knowledge, but also brought the neighborhood closer. More importantly, it evokes the importance and pursuit of a healthy life.
Over time, the people in the community began to develop the habit of massaging acupuncture points every day. Not only do they feel the physical changes, but they also enjoy the psychological pleasure that this habit brings.
Although they know that longevity cannot be achieved by massaging just a few acupuncture points, this small habit has become a beautiful start for them to pursue a healthy life.
As Dr Tan said, longevity is a complex topic that requires a multifaceted effort. However, a simple and easy-to-follow healthy habit like massaging acupressure points can undoubtedly be an important step on our path to longevity.
After all, every tiny act of health is a store of energy for our future. Let's look forward to finding our own way to longevity in the combination of science and tradition.
Disclaimer: This article is for reference only, and the medical knowledge described is true and well-founded, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any health problems, please consult a doctor or other
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