Anti-inflammatory and swelling points

When inflammation occurs in a certain part of the body, anti-inflammatory measures should be taken in time. In our daily life, we often take some anti-inflammatory drugs. If it is more serious, anti-inflammatory injections can be used for treatment. In addition to the above regular treatment methods, when inflammation and swelling occur, certain acupoint massages can also be performed, which also have a certain auxiliary treatment effect, such as massaging Shangqiu acupoint, massaging Zhaohai acupoint, etc.

Anti-inflammatory and swelling points

1. Yemen acupoint

The Yimen acupoint belongs to the Shaoyang Triple Burner Meridian of the Hand. Because of its special functions of descending turbidity and raising clearness, clearing fire and dissipating heat, it is often called the "bezoar detoxification tablet" that the human body carries with it.

Specific location: It is on the back of the human hand, between the ring finger and the little finger, pressing against the bone of the ring finger. To find the acupoint, you can sit upright, stretch out your hand and bend your elbow, with the tiger's mouth facing your chest, your palm facing down, lightly clench your fist, and use your other hand to gently hold the palm of the little finger side.

2. Shangqiu Point

Shangqiu is an acupuncture point on the spleen meridian of foot Taiyin. In addition to its functions of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, and regulating the stomach and intestines, it also has certain cough, asthma and fever-reducing effects. Because this point corresponds to the lower body lymph reflex area of ​​the sole reflex zone, and the lymphatic system is the human immune system.

Therefore, massaging or acupuncture of this point can stimulate the body's own anti-inflammatory mechanism and eliminate a variety of inflammatory reactions, especially gastroenteritis and common female urethritis, cystitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc.

Specific location: Shangqiu point in the anterior and inferior part of the medial malleolus (in the depression in the anterior and inferior part of the medial malleolus, at the midpoint of the line connecting the navicular tuberosity and the tip of the medial malleolus) corresponds exactly to the plantar lymph reflex area, and therefore can treat various inflammations.

3. Zhaohai Point

Zhaohai Point is a wonderful acupoint for strengthening the kidneys and reducing internal heat, which can help you get rid of sore throat and insomnia. It is suitable for hosts, announcers, singers, teachers, company leaders, patients with periarthritis of the shoulder and insomnia. Pressing the Zhaohai point can immediately relieve symptoms such as chest tightness, dry and sore throat, hoarseness, and chronic pharyngitis, and it has an auxiliary effect on periarthritis of the shoulder and insomnia.

Specific location: On the inside of the foot, in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.

Foods that reduce swelling

1. Watermelon

Watermelon contains an amino acid called citrulline, which has a good diuretic effect. It is also one of the ingredients in medicines for treating kidney disease. It is also effective for edema caused by heart disease, high blood pressure and pregnancy.

2. Carp

Using carp as a food supplement can eliminate edema during pregnancy and promote smooth secretion of breast milk after delivery. It is also effective for diseases such as cough, liver disease, skin disease, gastric ulcer, rheumatism and hemorrhoids.

3. Shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are rich in protein, which helps blood circulation and eliminates edema. It is best to cook shiitake mushrooms into soup for better absorption.

4. Barley

Job's tears can be divided into two types: raw and cooked. The half raw and half cooked can balance each other and have a quick effect, so as to achieve the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness. Job's tears can promote blood and water metabolism, has a diuretic effect in eliminating edema, and can also excrete excess water from the body.

5. Coffee

Coffee is widely used in reducing fat and removing edema. Caffeine can promote the body's metabolism, increase heat energy consumption and thus accelerate fat decomposition. At the same time, caffeine can also accelerate the body's water drainage and is also effective in removing edema from the face and eyes. Drinking two cups of black coffee without sugar or milk every day can not only reduce edema but also has a good weight loss effect.

6. Celery

Celery can dispel hidden heat, clear liver yang, and benefit the head. Celery contains diuretic ingredients that can eliminate water and sodium retention in the body, and promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Celery is rich in potassium and is especially effective in preventing edema in the lower body. The recommended methods are stir-frying celery with white fungus, mixing celery with salad, or directly squeezing fresh celery juice. After drinking it, you will find that the frequency of urination has increased significantly, and edema in the face and limbs has quickly subsided.