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Spring abdominal massage regulates the spleen and stomach, promotes digestion and absorption.
On the threshold of the spring of the rainy season, with the recovery of all things, the yang energy of the human body gradually rises, and the liver qi begins to flourish. During this period, TCM health preservation emphasizes the maintenance of the spleen and stomach, because "spring is born and summer is long", and spring is the best time for health preservation, laying a good foundation for the growing season of the year.
Today, we are going to introduce a simple and effective TCM regimen method - an abdominal massage. Abdominal massage is a simple and easy self-care method, through the massage of specific acupuncture points on the abdomen, it can regulate the spleen and stomach, promote digestion and absorption, relieve constipation or diarrhea, and at the same time reconcile liver qi and promote the flow of qi and blood.
How to perform an abdominal massage.
Zhongguan and Guanyuan: The navel is located at the lower end of the sternum, that is, the midpoint of the line between the tip of the bone below the fossa and the navel eye.
The Guan Yuan acupoint is located 3 inches below the belly button, about the width of your own four fingers together.
Start the massage: The best time to start the massage is in the morning after waking up and before going to bed at night. You can relax your body in a sitting or semi-recumbent position.
Massage clockwise with the belly button as the center, palms flat on the abdomen, and gently rub in a clockwise direction. Clockwise massage is suitable for dry stools or constipation and can promote bowel movements.
Counterclockwise massage: If there is a feeling of gas in the stomach, loose stools, or unformed stools, you can use a counterclockwise gentle rubbing to help relieve the upward reversal of stomach qi.
Duration: Massage for about 5 minutes until you feel warm in your abdomen.
Get regular abdominal massage for better health.
Precautions: Moderate pressure: Use gentle pressure during massage to avoid discomfort caused by too much force. Breathe evenly: Keeping your breathing steady during the massage can enhance the effect of the massage.
Do not massage immediately after meals: Avoid abdominal massage immediately after meals to avoid affecting digestion.
Regular abdominal massage can not only promote spleen and stomach health, harmonize liver qi, but also help to improve overall relaxation and quality of life.
This simple self-care method is a little secret to the rain solar term health regimen, helping you to have a better health state and mood in the spring.