Where is the most effective place for stomach cold massage

People with cold stomach actually need to pay attention to many things in life. Cold stomach is also a kind of stomach disease, but many friends are careless about cold stomach, which is very bad for the health of the stomach. If you want to treat stomach cold, you can do it through some massage methods, such as massaging the Tianshu point, Zusanli point and other acupoints. This kind of massage is very effective in relieving stomach cold.

1. What acupoints should be massaged for stomach cold?

1.1. Abdomen - Tianshu Point

Many people are not very familiar with Tianshu acupoint. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Tianshu acupoint is the main acupoint on the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming. All the qi of the stomach is condensed here. Therefore, regular massage of Tianshu acupoint can naturally promote the rise of qi and blood in the stomach meridian, making the stomach constantly produce a feeling of warmth.

Location: 1.5 inches on both sides of the belly button, one on each side, about two fingers away.

Note: It is not advisable to massage Tianshu point after a full meal. In addition, it is best to massage until you feel warmth in the abdomen.

1.2. Foot - Zusanli acupoint

Zusanli acupoint is an important acupoint on the stomach meridian. If you often suffer from diarrhea and indigestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, massaging the Zusanli acupoint more often is an excellent choice.

Position: Lift the trouser legs above the knees, which is about four fingers’ distance from the outer knee opening.

Note: The intensity and duration of massaging the Zusanli point are very important, and both legs should be massaged.

2. Precautions for patients with stomach cold

2.1. If you have a cold stomach, be careful not to eat raw or cold food.

People with cold stomach are most afraid of eating raw and cold foods and iced drinks, including cold fruits, which are extremely irritating to the stomach and can easily cause stomach cramps, causing great pain to patients with cold stomach. Therefore, after suffering from stomach cold, never eat raw or cold food or iced drinks again.

2.2. If you have a cold stomach, be careful not to drink cold tea

It is best to drink warm black tea: People with cold stomach should no longer drink cold tea to avoid irritation to the stomach. Instead, drink warm black tea instead. Drinking black tea for a long time is very beneficial for stomach maintenance, especially for those with cold stomach.

2.3. Keep your stomach warm if you have a cold stomach

Especially in the cold north, you need to keep your stomach warm. When going out, you can wear a belly band around your waist to increase the temperature of your abdomen and protect your stomach from the effects of wind and cold.

2.4. Pay attention to spicy food when you have a cold stomach

Try not to drink alcohol and eat spicy foods. Because the stomach is very sensitive to external stimulation after a cold stomach, try not to drink alcohol and eat spicy food to reduce the chance of stomach cramps caused by stomach stimulation.