What is the direction of thigh scraping?

For everyone, scraping is one of our very well-known health-preserving methods in ancient times. Many people have begun to use scraping to help lose weight. So what is the direction of scraping on the thigh? Guided by the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, we conduct syndrome differentiation and treatment based on the different characteristics of obese people and obesity in different parts of the body, and combine it with acupressure and diet therapy. Then, through the use of scraping, we can dredge the meridians throughout the body, harmonize qi and blood, and balance the yin and yang of the internal organs, so as to achieve the goal of weight loss.

1. Direction: Start from the base of the knee bend and scrape downwards. You can only scrape in one direction at a time. Do not scrape back and forth like scrubbing your body! (If you have varicose veins or edema in your lower limbs, you must scrape from bottom to top to improve blood circulation, otherwise the opposite direction will become more and more serious. If not, both directions are fine, but of course it is better to scrape from bottom to top, so that your legs, which have been tired for a day, can relax and improve blood circulation)

2. Strength: Make sure to scrape with relatively strong force and speed! (Of course, the harder you shave, the better. It should be within your tolerance. As long as you keep shaving, it will be effective.)

3. The board forms an acute angle with the calf 40-60% and an obtuse angle with the thigh

Key acupoints: Futu, Xuehai, Zusanli, Fengshi, Chengfu, Sanyinjiao, Xuanzhong, Weizhong, Chengshan (However, most people are not so particular and cannot distinguish them. Just use a scraping board to scrape from bottom to top to stimulate all the acupoints)

Small details to pay attention to:

(1) Before scraping, you must apply lubricating oil such as scraping oil, olive oil, essential oil (do not use dry oil), or lotion that is not easily absorbed; (it is recommended to use essential oil or olive oil)

(2) After scraping, wipe off the unabsorbed oil with a napkin.

(3) Drinking a cup of hot water after scraping can replenish the water consumed, prevent dizziness and fatigue, and promote metabolism and accelerate the excretion of metabolites.

(4) Do not catch a cold during scraping. Do not touch cold water or take a shower after scraping. It is best to take a shower and go to bed after scraping.

Not every therapy can help us treat any disease. Gua Sha certainly has its own contraindications. For those acute diseases with unclear diagnosis and sudden illness, Gua Sha cannot be performed immediately. It should be performed under the doctor's diagnosis or guidance. Gua Sha should not be performed when you are overly tired, on an empty stomach, or after sweating or heavy bleeding.