modern medicine believes that abdominal kneading can increase the blood flow of abdominal muscle and intestinal smooth muscle, increase the tension of gastrointestinal inner wall muscle and lymphatic system function, activate the secretion function of gastrointestinal and other organs, so as to strengthen the elimination, absorption and excretion of food, significantly improve the peristaltic function of large and small intestines, and play a role in excretion.
1. Promote intestinal peristalsis and eliminate constipation
kneading the abdomen can increase the blood flow of abdominal muscle and intestinal smooth muscle, increase the tension of gastrointestinal inner wall muscle and lymphatic system function, so as to strengthen the digestion and absorption of food, significantly improve the peristalsis function of small and large intestines, so as to promote defecation, so as to prevent and eliminate constipation, Especially for the elderly.
II. Abdominal kneading is conducive to weight loss
. Because kneading the abdomen can stimulate peripheral nerves, smooth abdominal wall capillaries, promote fat consumption and receive satisfactory weight loss effect through massage of different intensity.
III. kneading before going to bed helps sleep
kneading the abdomen helps the human body maintain mental pleasure. Knead your abdomen before going to bed to help you fall asleep and prevent insomnia. For patients with arteriosclerosis, hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases, kneading the abdomen can calm the liver fire, calm the heart, calm the Qi and blood circulation, and play an auxiliary therapeutic role.
IV. kneading the abdomen to prevent gastric and duodenal ulcer
knead the abdomen once a day after morning, lunch and dinner, about 5 minutes each time, which can achieve the purpose of adjuvant treatment of ulcer disease. Because the occurrence of gastric ulcer is related to excessive gastric acid secretion. Regular abdominal rubbing can increase prostaglandin secretion, prevent excessive gastric acid secretion and prevent ulcer disease.
v. chronic hepatitis
adhere to kneading the abdomen every morning and evening, so as to soothe the liver, relieve depression, regulate the spleen and stomach, and relieve hidden pain in the liver area, abdominal distention, loss of appetite, etc.
VI. postoperative intestinal adhesion
patients carry out self abdominal friction after the wound is completely healed, which can prevent the occurrence of postoperative intestinal adhesion. Generally, it should be kneaded before getting up every morning, 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and before going to bed every night. Kneading the abdomen can promote intestinal peristalsis and is conducive to the absorption of postoperative exudate by local tissues.
the method of kneading the abdomen
is generally carried out before going to sleep at night and getting up in the morning. Empty the urine, wash both hands, take the supine position, bend both knees, relax the whole body, press the left hand on the abdomen, the palm of the hand is facing the navel, and the right hand is stacked on the left hand. First rub the abdomen around the navel clockwise for 50 times, and then press and knead counterclockwise for 50 times.
when pressing and kneading, the force should be moderate, the energy should be concentrated, the breathing should be natural and persistent, and obvious fitness effects will be achieved.
three line massage method:
three line: left chest to navel; From the heart to the navel; Right chest to navel.
technique: stand or lie on your back, relax your whole body, overlap your hands on your abdomen, and push down slowly along the above three lines. Each line should be done three times in a row, and then press one line until the abdomen is hot.
reminder: the movement should be gentle, the breathing should be natural, and the strength should be moderate. You can untie your clothes or massage with your clothes.
it is best to empty the urine before massage. Do not do it immediately when you are full. It is also not suitable for patients with local skin infection, patients with acute inflammation in the abdominal cavity and patients with abdominal tumors.
related: regular massage of the four parts of the body is conducive to the development of physical health
chest
rubbing the chest can enhance the body’s immunity. Scientists have found that the thymus of the anterior chest is one of the most important immune organs that dominate the whole immune system of the human body. The immune active peptide substances secreted by the thymus can monitor the mutant cells in the body and eliminate them mercilessly, so it has a strong anti-cancer effect; At the same time, it has the function of anti infection and disease resistance; It also has a certain effect on delaying aging. Adhere to rubbing the front chest up and down with the palm (up to the neck and down to the heart pit) 100 to 200 times a day, which can activate the thymus, play the role of disease prevention and fitness, dispel diseases and prolong life.
soles
people have more than 70 acupoints on the soles of their feet, and 6 meridians start and end on their feet. Scientists also believe that there are thousands of peripheral nerves on the soles of people’s feet, which are closely connected with the brain and heart and various organs of the human body. Therefore, the feet are called people’s “second heart”, which shows the importance of foot health care. Bending your toes, walking, stepping on pebbles, soaking your feet in warm water can promote the blood flow of the feet, push the distal blood to the heart and the whole body, regulate the balance of yin and Yang, prevent diseases, and improve fitness and longevity.
axillary stimulation can promote blood circulation. Axillary is the place with the most abundant blood vessels, lymph nodes and nerves. The secret of its fitness lies in that it will make people laugh after being stimulated; When laughing, all organs can get exercise, promote blood circulation, fully exchange nutrients and oxygen, and benefit the brain, heart and lungs. Therefore, experts call it “axillary movement”. Navel: navel is often praised as the “fortress” of health care by health preserving scientists. Navel is Shenque point. Traditional Chinese medicine is commonly used to apply navel to treat angina pectoris, dyspepsia and other diseases. Regular massage of navel can prevent and treat stroke, dispel diseases, keep fit and prolong life.
spine
massage the spine can nourish the organs of the whole body. The spine is an area of great concern to health preserving scientists. It is the place where the governor vessel passes among the two largest meridians of the human body. The meridians on both sides of the spine are closely related to the five Zang and six Fu organs. Regular massage of the spine can stimulate the dredging of meridians, the operation of Qi and blood, smooth blood vessels, nourish whole body organs and keep fit.