Press the wrist to a place to cure the "heart"! Long press in summer, healthy in the second half of the year!
Modern people are busy with work and a tight pace of life, and sometimes they have symptoms such as fatigue, mental trance, insomnia and forgetfulness. Traditional Chinese medicine says that "the heart hides the gods", and today I will share with you a key acupoint for treating the "heart" - Shenmen acupoint. This acupoint has a great potential in regulating neurotic diseases. As the name suggests, the Shenmen Cave is a gateway to calm the mind. The Shenmen acupoint is located at the wrist, at the ulnar end of the volar striated striae, and at the radial depression of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. Acupoint extraction method:Step 1: Stretch your elbows and palms, and clench your fists vigorously; Step 2: A large tendon (flexor carpi ulnaris tendon) can be felt on the inside of the forearm of the hand; Step 3: On the transverse stripe of the wrist on the prometacarpal side, the inner side of this tendon is the main acupoint. 9
major functions of Shenmen: 1. Insomniamassage This acupoint can help you fall asleep, nourish your heart and qi, and stabilize your mind; Before going to bed, use your thumb and fingernails to pinch the Shenmen acupoint, and press 36 times on each of your left and right hands, which can help improve sleep quality. 2. Indigestion, constipationShenmen is the original acupoint of the Heart Sutra, the heart belongs to fire, the spleen and stomach belong to the earth, and the fire gives birth to the earth, so according to the Shenmen, the blood of the heart can be supplied to the spleen and stomach, promote digestion, and relieve constipation. Do a pinch on the Shenmen acupoint, pinch and loosen, 36 times in a row, alternately on both sides. 3. Prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease:After the age of 50, you can press the Shenmen acupoint to prevent Alzheimer's disease. The mind is the main mind, and pressing the Shenmen acupoints more can greatly replenish the heart qi, and when the heart qi is sufficient, there will be fewer chances of suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Generally, it is good to apply compressions at night before going to bed. 4. Anxiety, restlessnessin the summer, the weather is hot, people will definitely be impetuous, this impetuous state is manifested in physiology, such as tongue sores, this phenomenon of internal heat is a manifestation of heart fire. Massaging the Shenmen acupoint can dispel the fire in the heart, nourish the heart and calm the nerves. 5. Motion sicknessTraditionalChinese medicine believes that people with weak gastrointestinal function are prone to motion sickness, which is caused by the indigestion of the food they eat and the turbidity on the head. If you have symptoms of motion sickness, you may wish to press the Shenmen acupoint, which can help replenish excess blood to the stomach: the stomach and intestines are stable, the qi and blood are sufficient, and the symptoms of motion sickness will disappear naturally. 6. Heart palpitationscan also regulate heart function and regulate heart-related diseases. Such as: heartache, upset, palpitations, etc. 7. Balance autonomic nerveShenmen acupoint has the effect of calming the nerves and regulating the autonomic nervous system. After 10 seconds of compression, rest for 5 seconds and press for 5 minutes on each hand. Massage once a day in the morning, noon and evening, and relax the whole body. 8. Gastroesophageal refluxpressure will overexcite the parasympathetic nervous system and promote gastric acid secretion, which may cause gastroesophageal reflux. 9. Chest tightnessis the door of the mind in and out, the body surface and the body of the heart meridian qi and blood meet here, pressing the Shenmen acupoint helps to protect people's spirit, so it can also protect the heart. At the same time, to protect the heart, these acupuncture points must be matched, and the effect is good. Such as: Jizhong acupoint, Neiguan acupoint, Jiquan acupoint. Moxibustion can also be applied to stimulate the Shenmen acupoint, use moxa sticks to gently moxibustion the Shenmen acupoint for 5-20 minutes, ignite the moxa sticks and hang them on the Shenmen acupoint, 2-3 cm away from the skin surface for moxibustion, once a day, the local skin of the acupuncture point is warm, but there is no obvious burning sensation as the degree, which can relieve insomnia, forgetfulness, madness and other diseases. Tips to protect the heartIn the summer solstice and even throughout the summer, as long as you have time, rub the acupuncture points such as Shenmen acupoint, Shaohai acupoint, Shaofu acupoint, Jiquan acupoint, etc., there are only benefits, no harm, after all, the heart is safe, everything is not a problem. Here I will give you a detailed introduction to the two acupuncture points, together with the Shenmen acupoint to protect the heart and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. 1. Neiguan acupointNeiguan acupointhas the effect of calming the heart and calming the nerves, regulating qi and relieving pain. In modern times, it is often used to regulate angina, myocarditis, arrhythmia, gastritis, hysteria, etc. In a sitting position, press your right hand on the Neiguan acupoint on your left arm and rub it firmly 30 times, then use your left hand to rub the right Neiguan acupoint 30 times. 2. Extreme Spring CaveTapping and massaging this acupoint can transmit stimulation to the heart, which has two major effects: health care and first aid. For people with insufficient blood supply to the heart, frequent palpitations, and heartache symptoms, regular tapping of the Jiquan acupoint is a simple and easy way to maintain health. In addition, long-term massage of this acupuncture point also has a good conditioning and health care effect on shoulder pain, shoulder arthritis, intercostal neuralgia, armpit odor, etc.
