Acupoint massage for health preservation during the "Three Nine Days"

People who practice martial arts know that human acupoints also need to be massaged frequently. Regular acupoint massage is helpful to physical health, especially during the coldest days of winter, when the weather is freezing cold and people rarely move, causing blocked meridians, poor blood circulation and low immunity. Therefore, nutrition and health experts recommend acupoint massage during the “Three Nines” to maintain health. So, which acupoints need to be massaged? For those who have never known this knowledge, they still need to master it in detail.

Acupoint massage for health preservation during the "Three Nines"

During the "Three Nines" period, we not only need to supplement certain nutrients and take targeted food supplements, but also strengthen exercise, especially Chinese medicine, which pays attention to health preservation and advocates acupoint massage. Acupoint massage can not only dredge meridians, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but also promote metabolism and improve blood circulation. So, which acupoints should be massaged during the "Three Nines" to maintain health? They mainly include the following acupoints.

1. Qihai Point:

The Qihai point is located in the lower abdomen of the human body, connecting the navel and the top of the pubic bone in a straight line, one and a half inches below the navel. Massage or acupuncture has the effect of nourishing vital energy, strengthening the kidneys and consolidating essence, replenishing and restoring yang, and prolonging life.

2. Guanyuan acupoint:

Guanyuan point is located 3 inches below the navel, on the midline of the abdomen. It can replenish Yang energy and is effective for neurasthenia, insomnia, cold hands and feet, etc.

3. Zusanli acupoint:

The Zusanli point is located three inches directly below the outer kneecap, one finger width away from the outer side of the tibia. It can dilate the capillaries in the fingers and toes, increase blood circulation, warm the extremities, improve the body's immune function, enhance disease resistance, and help prevent and treat stomach problems, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hypertension, anemia, lower limb paralysis, and arthritis.

We have introduced the acupoint massage in detail above. Acupoint massage during the "Three Nines" can help you maintain your health. However, when massaging the acupoints, you must do so under the guidance of professional knowledge. Do not massage blindly, which may cause injuries. Generally, many nutritionists and doctors are more familiar with this. Those who don’t know can consult more professionals.