High blood pressure, also known as "hyperbaric blood," is a condition in which blood flows through the blood vessels to exert a pressure on the walls of blood vessels that is consistently higher than normal. Long-term high blood pressure can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney disease, and even life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to take proactive steps to control your blood pressure.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that massaging acupuncture points can regulate the flow of qi and blood in the human body, improve the function of internal organs, and thus achieve the effect of assisting in lowering blood pressure. By massaging specific acupuncture points, the meridians can be stimulated, the body's yin and yang balance can be adjusted, and blood pressure will gradually return to normal levels.
1.Baihui acupoint: It is located at the intersection of the midline of the top of the head and the line connecting the tips of the two ears. Gently massage the Baihui acupoint with the palm of your hand for 5-10 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day. This acupuncture point can regulate qi and blood, calm the nerves and lower blood pressure.
2.Quchi point: located at the lateral end of the elbow stria, when the elbow is flexed, it is the midpoint of the line between the ulnar and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Use your thumb and fingertips to press and knead the Quchi acupoints for 3-5 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day. This acupuncture point can relax the muscles and invigorate the blood and lower blood pressure.
3.Zusanli acupoint: located on the outside of the calf, 3 inches below the calf's nose, and the calf nose is connected to Jiexi. Use your thumb and fingertips to rub the Zusanli acupoint for 5-10 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day. This acupuncture point strengthens the spleen and stomach, strengthens the body, and helps lower blood pressure.
In addition to massaging acupuncture points, the following adjunctive measures can be combined to better control blood pressure:
1.Eat a reasonable diet: Maintain a low-salt, low-fat, and low-sugar diet, and increase the intake of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
2.Moderate exercise: Do aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc., to enhance cardiopulmonary function and control weight.
3.Regular work and rest: Ensure adequate sleep time and avoid staying up late and overexertion.
4.Psychological regulation: Maintain an optimistic attitude, learn to release stress, and avoid the impact of mood swings on blood pressure.
By massaging specific acupuncture points such as Baihui acupoint, Quchi acupoint and Zusanli acupoint, the flow of qi and blood can be regulated, and the function of the viscera can be improved, so as to achieve the effect of assisting in lowering blood pressure. However, massage acupoints is not a panacea, and it is still necessary to combine comprehensive measures such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, regular work and rest, psychological adjustment, and antihypertensive drugs to comprehensively control blood pressure.