Better than belly rubbing! Pat a part and top 20 acupuncture points

What are the benefits of a chest pat?

1. Chest patting can top 20 acupuncture points. According to the theory of meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, there are Ren meridians and meridians such as stomach, spleen, liver, and kidney in the chest, among which there are 20 important acupuncture points, such as Zhongfu, Yunmen, Tianfu, Qize, Taiyuan, Shaoshang, etc.

These acupuncture points are closely related to the heart, lungs, spleen, stomach, liver and kidneys and other viscera, and can be stimulated by patting the chest, regulating the operation of qi and blood, balancing the coordination of yin and yang, and enhancing the function of the viscera.

2. Improve immunity and promote the secretion of immune glands. Beating the chest, back, and shoulders is a simple yet effective method of infant and toddler care that has been passed down through folklore for a long time. Although the specific role of the internal organs of the chest, back and shoulders is not known, they know that this method of thrashing has a good effect on disease prevention, health care and physical enhancement through rich experience passed down from generation to generation.

Behind the human sternum is a thymus tissue, which is an acquired endocrine immune gland that promotes human growth and development and enhances immunity.

3. Patting the chest can regulate qi and activate blood. Chest slapping can produce slight vibrations and shocks, so that the blood circulation in the chest is accelerated, the qi and blood are smooth, and the blood is prevented from blood stagnation and thrombosis.

Chest patting can also promote the flow of lymph fluid in the chest, eliminate toxins and waste products from the body, purify the blood, and improve immunity.

4. Patting the chest can widen the chest and strengthen the lungs. Chest patting can expand the chest cavity, increase the movement space of the lungs, make the lungs breathe deeper and longer, increase oxygen intake, and improve the ventilation function of the lungs.

Chest patting can also promote the discharge of phlegm and residual gas from the lungs, reduce the burden on the lungs, and prevent and alleviate respiratory diseases such as colds, coughs, and asthma.

5. Patting the chest can nourish the heart. Chest patting can enhance the contractility of the heart, increase the output of the heart, make the blood supply to the heart more sufficient, and improve the nutritional status of the heart.

Chest patting can also regulate the rhythm of the heart, prevent arrhythmia, prevent and alleviate cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, angina, and heart failure.

How to pat your chest?

1. The time to pat your chest. The best time to pat your chest is after getting up in the morning and before going to bed at night, for 15~30 minutes each time, at least once a day. Chest pats in the morning can refresh your mind, and in the evening, chest pats can calm your nerves and help you sleep. Drink a glass of warm water before and after patting your chest to replenish water, thin your blood, and reduce blood viscosity.

2. Posture of patting the chest. There can be a variety of postures for chest patting, such as standing, sitting, lying on your back, etc., as long as you keep your back straight, your chest relaxed, and you can breathe naturally. When patting the chest, you can use one or two hands to pat the chest with the five fingers together, the palm of the hand slightly flexed, and the hollow palm to pat the chest. When slapping, the lips should be slightly open to allow the breath to come out of the mouth.

3. Pat the part of the chest. The part of the chest can be divided into three sections: upper, middle and lower, and each section must be slapped. The upper segment runs from the inferior edge of the clavicle to the upper edge of the mammary edge, the middle segment runs from the upper edge of the mammary to the superior edge of the costal arch, and the lower segment runs from the upper edge of the costal arch to the horizontal line of the navel. When slapping, you can slap from left to right, right to left, or both sides at the same time, 30~50 times per section.

4. The strength of the chest pat. The strength of the chest pat should be moderate, not too light or too heavy, and the degree that you can tolerate and feel the vibration. When patting the chest, pay attention to the swing of the wrist, be relaxed, natural and elastic, and do not use brute force to avoid damaging the chest.

When patting the chest, it is necessary to adjust the strength appropriately according to your own physique and condition, such as the elderly, the infirm, the heart patient, etc., to be gentle, such as the young, the strong, the disease-free, etc., which can be slightly heavier.

What should I pay attention to when patting my chest?

Pat your chest persistently. Breast patting is a long-term health regimen, and in order to receive obvious results, it must be carried out every day, not three days of fishing and two days of drying nets. The effect of breast pat is gradual, not something that can be seen overnight, and it takes patience and confidence to reap the benefits of health.

Pat your chest in moderation. Although there are many benefits to patting your chest, it should not be excessive, otherwise it will backfire. The timing, strength, and frequency of the chest pat should be appropriate, not too long, too heavy, or too fast, so as not to cause damage or pain to the chest. When patting your chest, you should adjust flexibly according to your physical condition, and don't blindly follow the trend, so as not to hurt your body.

There are contraindications to patting the chest. While chest taps are suitable for most people, there are some special situations to avoid. People with the following conditions should not pat their chest: people with trauma, inflammation, tumors and other lesions on the chest, patting the chest will aggravate the condition and even cause bleeding or infection.

In people with heart implants or surgery, patting the chest can affect the stability of the device or the healing of the wound, and even cause arrhythmia or pericardial effusion.

For people with skin lesions such as skin diseases, eczema, and herpes on the chest, patting the chest can irritate the skin, aggravate itching or pain, and even trigger infections or allergies.

Pregnant women and women during menstruation are not suitable for breast patting.