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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and I've been following your health science articles. Recently, I noticed that my blood pressure was a little high, which made my life full of trouble. I learned that there are some acupressure massage methods in TCM that can lower blood pressure and calm the nerves, but I am not sure if these methods are scientific and effective. So, I would like to ask you about this issue. Excuse me, can pressing these four acupuncture points (Taichong, Quchi, Fengchi, and Neiguan) every day really lower blood pressure and calm the nerves? Are these acupressure methods safe and effective for people with high blood pressure?
Popular Science Answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your interest in our health science articles. I can answer your questions in detail.
First of all, let's take a look at these four acupuncture points: Taichong, Quchi, Fengchi, and Neiguan. These acupuncture points are considered to be closely related to blood pressure regulation in traditional Chinese medicine.
1.Taichong: located on the dorsal side of the foot, first.
1. In the depression before the junction of the second metatarsal. Taichong is the original acupoint of the liver meridian, which has the functions of soothing the liver and relieving depression, clearing heat and detoxifying, and calming the liver and latent yang.
2.Quchi: located at the lateral end of the elbow stria, at the midpoint of the line between the ulnar and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Quchi is the meridian acupoint of the large intestine of Hand Yangming, which has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving pain, and calming the liver and latent yang.
3.Wind pool: Located in the neck, under the occipital bone, in the depression between the upper end of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of the trapezius muscle. Fengchi is the acupuncture point of the foot sun bladder meridian, which has the effect of dispelling wind and relieving the surface and calming the liver and latent yang.
4.Neiguan: Located in the middle of the forearm, two inches above the horizontal stripe of the wrist. Neiguan is the acupuncture point of the hand syncope yin pericardial meridian, which has the effect of regulating heart qi, calming the nerves, and calming the liver and latent yang.
Pressing these four acupuncture points once a day does help lower blood pressure and calm the nerves. By massaging these acupuncture points, you can stimulate the meridians, regulate qi and blood, and balance yin and yang, thereby lowering blood pressure, relieving anxiety, and calming the nerves.
The answer to whether these acupressure methods are safe and effective for people with high blood pressure is yes. As a non-drug method, acupressure has the advantages of high safety, small size and easy operation. For patients with high blood pressure, acupressure can be used as an adjunct to help lower blood pressure and relieve symptoms. However, it should be noted that acupressure is not a complete replacement for medicine**, and patients with high blood pressure need to follow the doctor's instructions and use drugs rationally while massaging acupuncture points.
In addition, I would like to remind you that acupressure, while good for your health, is not an overnight solution. It is necessary to insist on a long-term massage in order to receive good results. During the massage, the pressure should be moderate to avoid injury caused by excessive force. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain good living habits, eat lightly, have a regular schedule and rest, and exercise appropriately in order to truly achieve the goal of lowering blood pressure and calming the nerves.
I hope my answer will be helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. I wish you good health and a happy life!
References] 1Wang Sicheng, Wang Fang Research progress of acupressure in traditional Chinese medicine**Hypertension[J] China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information, 2015, (02): 50-52
2.Chen Xiao, Chen Ying Effect of acupressure on blood pressure and quality of life in hypertensive patients[J] Modern Chinese Doctor, 2017, (35): 51-53
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