Now it's the "dog days" of 2024!
Dog days - high temperature, low air pressure, and high humidity These three "anti-weather" climatic characteristics make many people "lie down".
The heat in the body is not well dissipated and the phenomenon of "fire" appears , such as toothache , eye feces, nose "fire", etc.
At this time, proper massage of the acupuncture points on the hands and feet can help treat a variety of fevers, and on the premise of no side effects, it can help clear away heat and cool down , so as to smoothly survive the long hot summer season.
1. The inner courtyard acupoint
belongs to the Zuyang Ming stomach meridian.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the stomach is on fire, and the symptoms are polydipsia , or thirst for cold drinks , bad breath, swollen and sore gums, Constipation, knots , etc.
At this time, it can clear the stomach and vent the fire . The inner courtyard point is located in the posterior depression of the suture between the two toes and the three toes on the dorsum of the foot. Every morning and evening, pinch and press with the thumb and fingertips , and the strength is to feel soreness and numbness. Generally, one foot is pressed for 1-2 minutes, and then the other is pressed, and so on 2-3 times.
belongs to the hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Sutra.
On hot dog days, people often have eye droppings in the corners of their eyes after waking up, and sometimes there are cases where eye droppings stick to the eyelids, which is caused by the invasion of fiery evil and the upward rush of heat poison in the body. It may trigger an increase in blood pressure , even conjunctivitis , etc.
If you want to clear the eye feces, you can relieve the heat and open the body, and clear the effect of the leader . The strength should be obvious soreness and numbness , and hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute, and then press the Guan Chong acupoint in the same position of the other hand, 2-3 times a day.
belongs to the hand Taiyin lung meridian.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs are open to the nose, and the nose is hot and the throat is dry, which is the manifestation of lung heat. There may even be coughing or wheezing, yellow and sticky phlegm, chest pain or coughing up pus and blood, and smelling fishy.
The muscles at the base of the palm and thumb are obviously protruding, which clears away heat and relieves the pharynx, and regulates lung qi. You can rub continuously for 3 minutes until you are feverish, 2-3 times a day.
belongs to the Zuyang Ming stomach meridian.
Next to the nail of the second toe, near the side of the third toe. Futian is very prone to abdominal distention, especially greasy, nausea and vomiting, less urine and red face, itchy and feverish body, dry mouth, red and itchy lips, peeling and erosion, etc., and even cracks, sometimes bleeding when opening the mouth.
Stomach digestion and absorption capacity Clearing heat and dampness, regulating the stomach and intestines, according to the kneading technique and time, you can refer to the upper inner courtyard acupoint.
belongs to the hand less yin heart meridian.
This point is located about a minute outside the nail corner on the inside of the little finger (radial). The weather is dry and dry, and people often feel irritated in their hearts, or they are restless at night, thirsty and want to drink, and there are sores on the mouth and tongue, yellow urine and other symptoms.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is Futian - the fire is hot and steaming, and the heart is on fire , and it is advisable to press hard here, so that there is a feeling of soreness and numbness, and it lasts for 1 minute, 2 times a day - it has the effect of activating qi and blood, clearing heat and awakening the mind .
belongs to the foot less yin and kidney meridians .
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the pathogenesis of "sleeplessness" is that yang does not enter yin , and the reason why many people will fire in the dog days is because of the inner heat of yang. In the long run, it will increase blood pressure and induce angina , myocardial infarction , stroke , etc.
Yongquan acupoint is located in the depression in front of the foot heart, which has the effect of clearing heat and awakening the mind and helping the heart and kidneys . After sitting firmly, place your left calf on your right thigh, gently hold your left ankle with your left hand, and tap your left foot 100 times with the palm of your right hand (with a little more force, it will make a sound), and then switch to the palm of your left hand and tap the palm of your right foot. 3 times a day.
belongs to the foot sun bladder meridian .
It is located on the outside of the little toe, about a minute outside the corner of the nail.
Dog days, excessive dampness and heat can cause symptoms such as urine yellow smell, frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. In severe cases, it can also cause urinary retention, especially for people with prostatic hyperplasia or menopause.
Relieves yellow urine and pain during the most vigorous bladder meridian period - at this time, press with your thumb to the yin acupoints, insist on 1-2 minutes, and keep it 2 times a day. It has the effect of clearing heat and dissipating wind, and has a good excretion effect on yellow urine, astringency and pain.
8. The Hidden White Acupoint
belongs to the Foot Taiyin and Spleen Sutra .
About a minute outside the nail angle on the inside of the big toe of the foot. Dog days are very likely to cause constipation, causing hemorrhoids, bleeding, pain and other symptoms. Some people with qi and blood deficiency and weak spleen and stomach should not use laxative drugs, which will affect the function of spleen and stomach.
Gastrointestinal peristalsis , improve constipation and hemorrhoidal pain symptoms. 2 times a day, 2-3 minutes each time, it is advisable to have a feeling of soreness and numbness. It is best to choose at 9-11 o'clock, because Chinese medicine believes that this is the most prosperous time for the spleen meridian - the massage effect is better, and after kneading, drinking a glass of honey water is more helpful to moisten the intestines and laxative .
