Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Massage

　　Among all health care and treatment methods, stone therapy is the oldest, because when ancient people encountered pain or suffering, they would naturally massage it with their hands or with the help of stones and other tools. Therefore

　　It is unique in mobilizing the body's own potential. Found that this can relieve pain. This is the oldest form of acupuncture and massage therapy. Development to date, in disease Medical direction healthy In the process of medical transformation, acupuncture and massage therapy inspires traditional Chinese medicine to regard the human body as an organic whole closely related to nature. Through timely and appropriate stimulation of appropriate meridians and acupoints, it stimulates the body's inherent self-stabilizing ability and maintains the balance of yin and yang in the body, so as to achieve the purpose of preventing disease before it occurs and preventing disease progression.

　　When talking about acupuncture and massage, we cannot fail to talk about the meridians. To talk about meridians, let us first think of rivers and lakes. The flowing water always gradually gathers from streams into rivers, and then returns to the rivers and seas. If the water flows smoothly, the entire ecosystem will be naturally harmonious ； If water flow is lacking or blocked, droughts or floods will occur, disrupting the natural balance. The meridians are like the main trunks of rivers, the collaterals are like tributaries, the acupuncture points of the human body are like lakes of different sizes, and "qi and blood" are flowing water. In a nutshell, meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body. If the human body's qi and blood are sufficient, the meridians are unobstructed, and qi and blood circulate normally in the limbs, bones, internal organs, and six internal organs, the human body can remain healthy. ； If Qi and blood are insufficient or stagnant, and the meridians are blocked, various problems will occur in the human body. From this, the functions of meridians can be summarized as: promoting qi and blood and regulating yin and yang. Acupuncture and massage are one of the important ways to treat diseases. Stimulating the meridians through acupuncture and massage can stimulate the qi of the meridians, clear the channels for the circulation of qi and blood, mobilize the body's own self-stabilizing ability, and overall regulate the body's internal environment.

　　The meridians connect the internal organs and the limbs externally. The human body's meridian system is mainly composed of twelve meridians and eight extra meridians. If the twelve meridians are compared to a home, then the lung meridian and large intestine meridian are equivalent to the chimney and sewer of the home. If the excretion is smooth, the whole home will have fresh air. ； If the excretion is not smooth, there will be a bad smell, or sewage will flow back, which will be reflected in the human body, and acne, small pustules, etc. will appear. skin Oily, thirsty, Bad breath , dry and hard stools, and even respiratory diseases may result. The kidney meridian and bladder meridian are equivalent to the temperature regulation system of the entire house. They can neither be too high nor too low. If the temperature is too low, the room will be like an ice cellar, and all the flowers and plants will be frozen to death. The same goes for the body. The metabolism will slow down and the body will not be warm, and the complexion will be dull and dull, the waist and knees will be weak, tinnitus and deafness, hair loss, loose teeth, chills and colds, breast dysplasia, and even men. Impotence ,female Uterus Cold infertility； If the temperature is too high, people will be restless, have an aging face, a haggard body, a dull complexion or flushed cheeks, poor sleep, unstable emotions, and a thin body. Other meridians also play their own roles. For example, the liver meridian and gallbladder meridian are related to the digestion and absorption of food and reproductive endocrine. The spleen meridian and stomach meridian are related to the nutritional metabolism of the skin, breast development, and the release of bile. The eight extraordinary meridians are equivalent to reservoirs to prepare for the deficiency of Qi and blood in the twelve meridians. Among them, the ones with acupuncture points are the Ren meridian and the Du meridian, which together with the twelve meridians are called the "fourteen main meridians". The Ren meridian has the function of regulating the yin meridians throughout the body and is called the "sea of ​​yin meridians".” ； Du meridian has the function of regulating yang throughout the body.

　　The function of meridian qi is called the "sea of ​​yang channels".

　　Acupoints are what we commonly call "acupoints". They are special parts of the body surface where the qi from the internal organs and meridians of the human body is infused. They are not only the reaction points for diseases, but also the stimulation points for acupuncture and massage treatment. By stimulating acupoints, the qi of the meridians and organs can be regulated, so that qi and blood can function normally, and the body's body and soul can be nourished.

　　Acupuncture: Commonly used needles are filiform needles, mostly made of stainless steel. Bo needles can be divided into different specifications according to the length and thickness of the needle body. The key to effective acupuncture lies in "deqi". Acupuncture at Qiawei Bing focuses on strengthening the body, improving the body's metabolic capacity, and aims at maintaining health. This is reflected in the selection of acupoints and the use of needles. The stimulation intensity of acupuncture techniques should be moderate, the number of acupoints should not be selected, and the acupoints with strong effects should be the main ones.

　　Moxibustion: Moxibustion is the most primitive method of medical care, and its history can be traced back to the time when humans began to use fire. When pain occurs in a certain part of the body, ancestors discovered that roasting with fire can relieve the pain. From this, moxibustion gradually developed. Moxibustion, from fire to long. This means that moxibustion is a method of using fire to treat diseases. The effect is long-lasting, but it must be sustained. "Mencius Li Lou" says: "If you have been ill for seven years, you can seek moxa for three years. ”This means that moxibustion is very effective and can cure old illnesses and relieve chronic illnesses. Moxibustion method mainly uses moxa sticks or moxa sticks made of moxa velvet to smoke and burn on acupuncture points. It uses warm stimulation to treat diseases. It has the functions of warming meridians and unblocking collaterals, promoting qi and blood circulation, dispelling wind and cold, replenishing qi, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It is most suitable for diseases with deficiency and cold and health care.

　　Take moxa stick moxibustion as an example. Roll the moxa velvet into a strip with mulberry paper, light one end and smoke it 3 cm away from the acupoint. The moxa stick can be moved up or down or fixed in position until the patient feels warm but not burning, and the patient feels warm and flushed locally. 10 to 15 minutes each time. Moxa cone moxibustion and moxa stick moxibustion are particularly suitable for people with Yang deficiency constitution and those with symptoms of Yang deficiency.

　　moxa stick moxibustion

　　"Bian Que Xin Shu" records: "When people are not sick, they often moxibustion Guanyuan, Qihai, Mingmen... Even if they do not live forever, they can live for more than a hundred years." ”As the saying goes: "If you want to be safe, don't do anything for three miles." ”This means that when people are not sick, they often use moxibustion on Zusanli, Guanyuan, Qihai, Mingmen, etc.

　　Health-care acupoints, each acupoint for 5 to 10 minutes, alternating on both sides, can encourage yang energy, warm and unblock meridians, promote qi and blood circulation, improve physical fitness, enhance resistance, protect health and prevent diseases, and prolong life. It is especially suitable for friends over 40 years old! If your stomach often feels cold and painful, or your food is tasteless, you can add Zhongwan ； if big

　　For loose stools, Tianshu can be added. If you persist, it will definitely be effective, and it can also improve the color of your face and lips. However, it should be noted that people with yin deficiency or damp-heat constitution should not use it.

　　Cupping method: This is a method known to women and children. Many years ago, whenever I had a cold, cold Or muscle pain, the older generation will use empty cans and bottles, ignite matches or small strips of paper to form negative pressure inside, and suck and pull them at certain parts to prevent and treat diseases. Most households now use improved extraction tanks. Its principle is to cause local skin congestion and blood stasis, which will then produce a series of physical effects to achieve the effects of dispelling wind and cold, relaxing muscles, and relieving fatigue. In fact, the best choice is to use a traditional ceramic jar or glass jar, because it can play the triple role of suction stimulation, warm stimulation and negative pressure at the same time.

　　Hemolytic therapy: There is such an example. Teacher Xu has just been transferred from middle school to elementary school as a third-grade class teacher. Child The children were naughty and she had to try hard to suppress them at the top of her voice. Within a few days, her throat became sore and her voice became hoarse. My cousin happens to be a student of acupuncture. I saw him pricking the corners of Teacher Xu’s thumb and index finger twice with a thick needle and squeezing out 3 to 5 drops of blood. Teacher Xu suddenly felt much refreshed in his throat.

　　This is blood pricking therapy. The thick needle used is a three-edged needle, or a No. 9 needle can be used instead. First, push the blood pricking area several times from the periphery to the center to make the blood gather in the center, and hold it tightly without moving. Then disinfect, prick and bleed 3-5 drops. If the blood color is dark red, you can press again to increase the amount of bleeding until the blood color becomes normal. Generally, the bleeding site is at the tip of the ear next to the nail corner at the end of the ten fingers or in a tortuous part of the vein, such as the cubital fossa or the fossa fossa. Bloodletting therapy is suitable for syndromes of excess heat, heat syndrome, and blood stasis syndrome. It can clear away excess heat, remove blood stasis, and unblock meridians.

　　Gua Sha method: A few years ago, a movie "Gua Sha" caused people to deeply reflect on cultural identity, and also aroused Westerners' enthusiasm for traditional Chinese therapies. The Chinese Culture Club has organized many foreigners to come to China to learn and experience Gua Sha. A "Chinese Gua Sha Community Activity" was organized somewhere in Shekou, allowing foreigners from more than 30 countries including the United States, Britain, France, and Germany to experience it firsthand. In many countries such as Europe, America, and Asia, there are Chinese people engaged in Gua Sha therapy services. So, what kind of treatment is Gua Sha, and what is its magical charm?

　　Before scraping, in order to facilitate the operation, avoid scratches and increase the curative effect, scraping oils with different functions can be applied to the local area, such as ten thousand flower oil, facial cream, plant essential oils, etc. Scrapers are often made of animal horn, such as buffalo horn. Depending on the part, the size, thickness, and edge curvature vary. When scraping, generally scrape in the same direction repeatedly according to the direction of the meridians and acupoints, from top to bottom, from inside to outside, from left to right, for 20 to 25 minutes each time. Sha scars are red or no sha marks appear, which means

　　If the disease is mild, scraping should be done less often； Sha scars are purple-black, indicating that the disease is serious and should be scraped more often. Treatment should wait until the scars have basically subsided before scraping. Gua Sha Tong

　　Excessive stimulation of the skin, meridians, and acupuncture points of the human body can cause subcutaneous congestion, open sweat pores, discharge metabolic waste from the body, allow qi to circulate in the blood, and promote body metabolism. This method is suitable for people with Qi stagnation, damp-heat constitution, and blood stasis constitution.

　　Gua Sha does not require precise acupuncture points like acupuncture. It must be operated by medical staff and can become a daily self-care method for the public. Make do with simplicity, like a small clam shell. Coins, copper coins, and porcelain spoons can all be used as scrapers, and water or sesame oil can also be used instead of scraping oil.

　　Tuina: Also called massage, it is a method in which the operator uses both hands or one hand to apply different forces and techniques on the subject's body to stimulate certain specific parts to restore or improve the body's condition. You can also perform self-care massage, such as doing self-acupoint massage for an hour every day, that is, after getting up every morning, cross your hands on the bed and massage the springs on the soles of your feet, which is very good for your health. The main acupuncture points used in our daily health massage are: Dazhui, Shenzhu, Mingmen, Qihai, Guanyuan, Zusanli, and Yongquan. If you can massage these acupuncture points every day and persist for a long time, you can not only prevent diseases, maintain health and strengthen your body, but also have a beauty effect.