The eyes have six reflex areas

In traditional Chinese medicine, the five internal organs of the human body have corresponding orifices, and some of their functions are also manifested through these orifices. For example, the mouth is the orifice of the spleen, the ears are the orifice of the kidneys, the eyes are the orifice of the liver, and so on. There are several reflex areas in the human eye. Mastering the normal massage techniques to massage the reflex areas can help relieve and treat many eye diseases, such as glaucoma, myopia, cataracts and keratitis.

1. Eye reflexology area location and massage techniques

1. Location

Located at the base of the second and third toes of both feet (including the soles and insteps). The right eye reflex zone is on the left foot, and the left eye reflex zone is on the right foot.

2. Massage techniques

Hold your foot with one hand, and half-clench your other hand into a fist with your index finger bent. Apply force at the top of the first interphalangeal joint of the index finger, and press the fixed point of the reflex area five to six times.

3. Indications

Conjunctivitis, keratitis, myopia, presbyopia, hyperopia, glaucoma, cataracts and other eye diseases and retinal hemorrhage.

2. How to care for your eyes

Ironing eye method

The eye ironing method is to use the Laogong acupoint to apply hot compress to the eyes. First rub your hands together to warm them up, then close your eyes and cover your eyes with your empty palms, and stay there for a while. Do it once a day, 21 times each time, it can improve eyesight, remove wind and eye miasma. If we work in front of the computer for a long time, we can use the eye ironing method, which is very good for eye rest.

3. What to eat to improve eyesight

1. Eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as beef liver, lamb liver, pork liver, etc. This type of food can maintain the normal nutritional needs of the cornea, prevent the cornea from drying out and degenerating, and also enhance the eyes' ability to see in the dark.

2. Drink more cassia seed tea. Drinking fried Cassia seeds with water can clear the liver, improve eyesight and relieve eye fatigue. However, Cassia seed tea is not suitable for long-term use by people with weak spleen and stomach.

3. Eat more dairy products, beans, and soy products. This type of food is rich in vitamin B1, which can improve the function of the optic nerve and eliminate eye muscle fatigue. Better options are soy milk and milk, which are easier to digest and absorb.

4. Drink more chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea. Chrysanthemum and wolfberry can not only reduce internal heat and resist fatigue, but also improve eyesight and relieve eye discomfort such as dry eyes caused by long-term surfing the Internet or reading.

5. Eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as sea buckthorn, strawberry, kiwi, lemon, orange, etc., which can prevent eye aging and make eyes brighter.

6. Eat more shellfish such as shrimp, oysters, clams, scallops, etc. These foods are rich in taurine, which can prevent vision loss and improve eyesight. However, shellfish is cold, so people with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much. Make sure the food is cooked thoroughly before eating. Do not eat it half-cooked. Do not eat it if it is spoiled or spoiled, so as to avoid diarrhea.

7. To better protect your eyes, you should also be careful not to use your eyes for a long time or at a high intensity. Do not watch computer or TV for more than 2 hours. Take a 10-minute break every 45 minutes. You can look into the distance and do eye exercises.