Stomach massage techniques

Everyone must pay attention to taking care of their stomach when they are young, because the stomach is a very fragile organ in the human body and it is easy to cause stomach problems if you don't pay attention. Moreover, many older people nowadays generally have stomach problems. Therefore, it is also very important to take care of your stomach in daily life. What are the techniques for stomach massage maintenance?

Massage 3 acupoints to maintain your stomach

1. Zhongwan acupoint

The Zhongwan acupoint is located about 4 fingers above the human navel. This acupoint is a key acupoint for treating gastrointestinal diseases. Massaging it can have a good effect on nourishing the stomach.

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, food stagnation in the stomach and intestines is also an important cause of stomach problems. Therefore, for gastrointestinal food accumulation caused by overeating, we can also massage the Zhongwan point, which can also promote food digestion and protect the stomach.

In addition, regular massage of the Zhongwan acupoint can effectively relieve abdominal distension, stomach pain and other problems, and plays an important role in the treatment of chronic gastritis. When massaging the Zhongwan point, we need to relax the muscles of the whole body first, and then press the Zhongwan point with our fingers, repeatedly pressing it. The strength of the hands should not be too heavy. This can effectively promote blood circulation near the Zhongwan point and play an important role in relieving stomach pain.

2. Waiguan acupoint

The Waiguan point is located about 2 inches above the transverse wrist line on the inner and outer sides of the arm. This point is an important point on the Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian of the Hand. For some patients with poor stomach, they can massage the Waiguan acupoint clockwise about half an hour before eating, which can effectively promote the secretion of digestive enzymes in gastric juice, so as to better participate in the digestion of food in the stomach. In addition, after eating, massaging it can better promote gastric emptying and greatly reduce the burden on the stomach.

When massaging the Waiguan acupoint on the hand, the strength of the hand needs to be slightly stronger, until there is a sore and swollen feeling at the acupoint. This can stimulate the acupoint well and achieve the expected stomach-nourishing effect.

3. Zusanli acupoint

About 3 inches below the outer side of the knee is the important acupuncture point Zusanli, which is an important acupuncture point on the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming. Regularly massaging the Zusanli point can effectively dredge the stomach meridian. Regularly massaging the Zusanli point can promote the digestion of food and has an excellent nourishing and regulating effect on the stomach.

Around 9 o'clock in the morning is the time when the stomach meridian is most active. Massaging the Zusanli point at this time can achieve twice the result with half the effort, and can better promote gastrointestinal motility, accelerate the consumption of body fat, and achieve a certain weight loss and body shaping effect.

There are two methods of nourishing the stomach in traditional Chinese medicine

Don't let your emotions hurt your stomach

The "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" says "excessive thinking will cause spleen qi to be depressed, which will damage the body's health over time and cause abnormal metabolism", which means that tension and anxiety will affect the function of the spleen and stomach. It is not advisable to think about problems while eating or bring business negotiations and work meetings to the dinner table. In addition, chewing slowly is an important principle for nourishing the stomach.

Proper exercise to strengthen the stomach

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that proper exercise can nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen. The simplest stomach-nourishing exercise takes place in our mouth - use your tongue to stir out saliva and swallow it every morning, which has the effect of promoting saliva production and soothing the stomach.