Can I do moxibustion after eating?

Many people are very concerned about some changes in their bodies in life. For example, if you often feel uncomfortable recently and need moxibustion, you should not do moxibustion right after a meal. It should be done several hours later, when the food has been digested a little. Then the Qi and blood in the body can flow smoothly. Otherwise, the Qi and blood will flow to other places and cause side effects.

How long after moxibustion can I eat?

Generally speaking, there is no problem in eating immediately after moxibustion. After moxibustion, just pay attention to keeping warm, avoid excessive drinking, and eating frozen and cold foods. Moxibustion mainly activates blood circulation through its warm nature, and it mainly acts on the surface of the body. There is no need to worry about what food you eat.

However, the general practical recommendation is that it is better to eat half an hour after moxibustion. This will better maintain the effect of moxibustion and prevent the digestion of food after moxibustion from affecting blood circulation.

It is recommended to drink more warm water after moxibustion

Moxibustion can generate Yang Qi. Drinking warm water can help detoxify the body and allow the cold to be excreted through urine, which can enhance the effect of moxibustion.

How long after eating can I do moxibustion?

Do not do moxibustion right after a meal. At this time, the body's blood is in the gastrointestinal system. You should pay attention to rest and avoid other exercises and treatments. If you want to do moxibustion, it is better to do it 1 hour after a meal. Because food in the stomach requires qi and blood to digest, moxibustion will cause the qi and blood to flow to other places, causing the qi and blood to flow slowly and making abdominal distension more likely to occur.

Of course, it is not advisable to do moxibustion when you are hungry, as it is easy to cause dizziness when doing so.