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Fan Letter】Hello dear doctor! I'm a big fan of yours and I've been following your popular science articles. Recently, when I was studying Chinese medicine for health preservation, I learned that there is an acupuncture point known as the "first important point for tonifying the kidney", which is said to improve immunity and delay aging. This intrigued me a lot, and I wanted to know what this acupuncture point is all about and how to use it correctly for health care. Looking forward to your answers!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your interest in our TCM wellness. The "first important point for tonifying the kidney" you mentioned is actually a very famous acupuncture point in our traditional Chinese medicine - Yongquan acupoint. Yongquan acupoint is located at the bottom of the foot and is the first acupoint of the kidney meridian, which plays a very important role in the regulation of kidney function.
The Yongquan point is located on the bottom of the foot, when the depression at the junction of the anterior 1 3 and the rear 2 3 of the plantar is located. Yongquan acupoint is not only an important acupuncture point for tonifying the kidney, but also an important acupoint for adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the human body. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Yongquan acupoint has the effect of heat dissipation and heat dissipation, ignition and return to the element, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, insomnia, waist and knee soreness.
So, how does Yongquan acupoint improve immunity and delay aging?
First of all, Yongquan acupoint is closely related to the kidneys, which are important immune organs of the human body, and by massaging Yongquan acupoints, kidney function can be regulated and immunity can be improved. Secondly, the Yongquan acupoint is located at the bottom of the foot, and there are many acupuncture points corresponding to the viscera on the soles of the feet, and these acupuncture points can be stimulated by massaging the Yongquan acupoint, so as to achieve the purpose of regulating the function of internal organs and delaying aging.
So, how to properly massage the Yongquan acupoint?
There are many ways to massage the Yongquan acupoint, but here is a simple and practical method:
1.Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes every night before going to bed to promote blood circulation in your feet.
2.Massage the Yongquan acupoints with your thumb or forefinger for 5 minutes at each point until you feel soreness.
3.During the massage, it can be rubbed appropriately to increase the stimulation.
4.After the massage, you can gently rub the hot spring acupoint with the palm of your hand to promote absorption.
5.Consistent daily massage can help improve immunity and delay aging.
Of course, in addition to massaging the Yongquan acupoint, we should also maintain good living habits, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and maintaining a good attitude, which are all important ways to improve immunity and delay aging.
Finally, I would like to remind you that although Yongquan acupoint has many health benefits, in the process of use, you still need to adjust according to your physical condition and constitution, if you have any doubts, you can consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner. Hope you find this information helpful!
References: 1Wang Sicheng, Wang Qingwei. Clinical application and research progress of Yongquan acupoint[J].China Journal of Emergency Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2018, 27(7): 1213-1215
2.Chen Xiao, Chen Ying, Yang Wenjun. Effect of Yongquan acupoint massage on immune function in the elderly[J].Chinese Journal of Gerontology, 2016, 36(2): 481-484
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