Where is the best place for snoring massage

Most people have the symptom of snoring. In fact, snoring has a relatively large impact on a person's body, because people who snore will find that they often have symptoms of dry mouth and tongue after waking up, and snoring also seriously affects the sleep of other people. The symptom of snoring can actually be treated by taking some methods. For example, massaging some acupoints can effectively treat snoring, but which acupoints can be massaged to treat snoring?

Massage 4 acupoints to easily treat snoring

1. Yinlingquan Point

This health-preserving acupuncture point is a He point among the five Shu points of the spleen meridian, and is good at regulating the function of the spleen. The spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, and dampness produces phlegm, so Yinlingquan also has a good effect of strengthening the body and eliminating phlegm. Yinlingquan is located on the inner side of the calf, in the depression below and behind the medial condyle of the tibia.

2. Zhongwan acupoint

This health-preserving acupuncture point is the meeting point of the viscera. All kinds of viscera-related diseases caused by spleen and stomach disorders and abnormal transportation and transformation can be treated with Zhongwan. Zhongwan acupoint has excellent effects on problems such as cough and asthma caused by lung diseases, and excessive sputum caused by spleen deficiency. Zhongwan can both promote lung function and eliminate phlegm, making it an ideal acupuncture point for treating snoring. Zhongwan is located in the upper abdomen, 4 inches above the navel.

3. Fenglong Point

This health-preserving acupoint is also a famous acupoint for removing phlegm and relieving cough. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the star acupoint for removing phlegm and relieving cough. Why? Fenglong belongs to the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming. It is a collateral point of the Stomach Meridian. It belongs to the Stomach Meridian and is connected to the Spleen Meridian. The spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation. If the spleen is weak, water and moisture cannot be transformed and are easily gathered to form phlegm. Fenglong regulates the stomach and spleen, two major internal organs, and is particularly effective in removing moisture and phlegm. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses it to treat cough, asthma and other respiratory diseases. Bofenglong is easy to find. It is located on the outside of the calf, 8 inches above the tip of the outer ankle.

4. Tianshu Point

This health-preserving acupuncture point is located in the middle of the abdomen, 2 inches away from the center of the belly button. When finding the acupoint, measure 2 horizontal fingers to the left or right from the center of the belly button. Tianshu belongs to the stomach meridian and is close to the stomach, so it is very good at regulating the gastrointestinal tract and replenishing deficiency and removing dampness. Dampness produces phlegm, and using it synergistically with Zhongwan can enhance the effectiveness of treating snoring.

Treatments for snoring

1. Exercise more

Generally speaking, obesity can cause narrowing of the isthmus of the pharynx, and polyps in the upper jaw can cause snoring. People who are overweight usually snore. Obesity will lead to drooping soft palate, uvula, hypertrophy of the root of the tongue, and frequent nasal polyps. So, exercise to lose weight.

2. Sleeping on your side

It is best for obese people to sleep on their side, because obesity causes drooping soft palate, uvula, enlarged tongue root, and nasal polyps, which will lead to blockage of the respiratory tract when sleeping in a supine position, which will definitely cause snoring. Therefore, avoid lying on your back (lying flat) and try to sleep on your side.

3. Develop good living habits

Good living habits can reduce snoring, such as eating less or no spicy or irritating food. Before going to bed, put a basin of water or sprinkle water under the bed to maintain the humidity. If conditions permit, it would be best to use a humidifier, which can increase the humidity of the indoor air and keep the throat moisturized.

4. Seek medical treatment

Some people think that snoring is a normal phenomenon and that snoring means a good sleep, but this is wrong. It’s okay to snore occasionally, but if severe snoring causes breath holding, respiratory arrest, sleepwalking, and lack of energy and drowsiness during the day, it is recommended that you see a doctor, because severe snoring may cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

5. Drink honey and olive oil before going to bed

Both honey and olive oil can moisturize the throat and keep the respiratory tract unobstructed. Two spoons of honey are enough, and olive oil can also be drunk directly, but not too much.

6. Choose the right pillow

If the pillow is too high, it is easy to snore, and if it is too low, you will also snore, so the pillow should not be too low or too high, so that it is conducive to the smooth flow of airways. Of course, the pillow cannot be too hard. A pillow that is too hard will make it uncomfortable to rest your head on. It is best to choose a softer one.