For varicose veins, these two acupuncture points are preferred
Calf varicose veins, commonly known as "floating hamstrings", are the most common disease of the venous system. It is mainly caused by prolonged sitting or standing for a long time, blood accumulation in the lower limbs, and the destruction of venous valves over time produces high venous pressure, resulting in varicose veins. Professions such as teachers, surgeons, nurses, hairstylists, counter ladies, cooks, restaurant waiters, etc., who need to stand for long periods of time, are at high risk of varicose veins. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that varicose veins in the calf are caused by long-term blood accumulation blocking the bladder meridians, so it is necessary to have a long-term plan during treatment, step by step, and open up the meridians little by little in order to finally cure the disease. In the meridian system of the human body, the first choice for the treatment of varicose veins in the lower leg is, of course, Chengshan and Yongquan. Chengshan acupoint we have introduced when talking about the treatment of calf cramps, to treat calf varicose veins, you must insist on kneading both sides of the Chengshan acupoint every day, there is no limit to the four seasons and specific time, but you must insist, you can't reach it quickly, so first of all, you must dispel the idea of pursuing quick results. We are also very familiar with Yongquan acupoint, which is on the sole of a person's foot, and when kneading, we must make a fist and point it with a knuckle between the fingers, so that we can have strength. The specific operation method is to soak the feet in hot water for 20 minutes every day, and then tap the Yongquan points on both sides, 3 minutes per acupoint, and then lie on the bed with a feeling of swelling and pain, and let the family start from the ankle and push up along the back of the calf, with a certain strength, to use the palm root, and when pushing, the person being pushed should feel a sense of soreness, and repeat it 15 times in one direction. Finally, tap on both sides of the cave for another 3 minutes. In order to cooperate with the treatment, it is necessary to walk slowly for a while every day to avoid feeling tired. In addition, gentler exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling can not only improve blood circulation, but also reduce the rate at which new varicose veins occur. In terms of diet, you should eat more high-fiber, low-fat diet and strengthen vitamin C and vitamin E supplementation. In terms of daily life, you should control your weight, avoid taking contraceptives, avoid wearing tight clothes and high heels, stilted legs, and sitting and standing for a long time. When you go to bed at night, be sure to put your feet up about 10 cm high, which is conducive to the return of blood. Smoking can increase blood pressure and damage the arteries and veins, so patients with varicose veins should quit smoking immediately.
