In traditional medical theory, the liver is regarded as an important organ closely related to vitality and mental state, and is endowed with multiple functions such as unblocking the body's qi and storing blood. As a manifestation of human strength, grip strength is closely related to the rise and fall of liver qi.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "Qi is the handsome of blood, and blood is the mother of Qi", which means that qi and blood are interdependent. When the liver has normal physiological functions and sufficient liver qi, the body's qi can run smoothly and the blood can circulate normally, so as to provide sufficient energy and nutrients for all parts of the body, which is the basis for grip strength to be exerted.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory also believes that the liver is in the body and the tendons and veins are important tissues that connect muscles, bones and internal organs. The strength of the grip depends on the strength of the muscles and veins, and the liver excretion and blood storage function directly affect the health of the muscles and veins. Blood is the basic substance that nourishes the muscles and veins, and sufficient blood supply is required for the exertion of grip strength.
When the liver blood is sufficient, the muscles and veins are fully nourished, and the grip strength is stronger. On the contrary, if the liver qi is insufficient, the qi is not drained smoothly, and the blood flow will also be affected. In this case, the body's energy supply and nutrient delivery are reduced, resulting in weakened grip strength. This is also the reason why many elderly people have hand tremors and decreased grip strength due to weak liver qi.
How to exercise to make your liver qi strong and strong
grip strength
The doctor recommends the "grip method" of traditional Chinese medicine:
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tip of the tongue is upward, against the soft palate above the mouth, the thumbs of both hands are placed on the base of the ring finger in the palm of the hand at the same time, and the four fingers are clenched tightly to hold the thumb, in the shape of a clenched fist.
Sit cross-legged, hold and hold your hands on your knees, slightly lift the anus, and nourish your qi for 3 minutes. Inhale, then hold your breath, move the qi from the "perineal acupoint" to the "shenque" (navel) with your mind, and after feeling that the shenque acupoint is hot, slowly release the qi from the nose and repeat it 21 times.
Rub the kidney points on both sides (under the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra in the waist, 1.5 inches later) from top to bottom with the fists of both hands (tiger mouth surface) to slightly heat up. Then retract your hand and hold it firmly to return to its natural state.
The doctor reminds you to breathe naturally when holding it firmly. The grip can be practiced anytime, anywhere, but it's best to do it in the morning.
How do we hold it correctly? The method is very simple and only requires three steps:
the first step is to make a fist with the left hand and place the left thumb against the base of the index and middle fingers;
The second step is to flex the remaining four fingers and hold the thumb firmly with appropriate force.
In the third step, the right hand is also held in this way.
You can take advantage of the work period to move your wrist from time to time to do this simple gripping action. If you usually practice some internal boxing methods such as Taijiquan and Baduanjin, you will find that this is similar to the essentials of "clenching boxing".
I hope you can do it in your daily life to make our liver healthy for a long time.
