Massage for gastric cancer patients enhances immunity

Zusanli and Zhongwan acupoints are two commonly used health-care acupoints. Regular Chinese medicine massage for gastric cancer patients can help enhance the body's immunity and relieve the pain caused by local symptoms.

A large amount of practice from ancient times to now has confirmed that Zusanli is an important acupuncture point that can prevent and treat various diseases and strengthen the body. Massaging Zusanli can regulate the body's immunity and enhance disease resistance.

Zusanli acupoint is located at the edge of the tibia, four fingers below the outer knee. When looking for the acupoint, use the right hand for the left leg and the left hand for the right leg to move up along the tibia with the second joint of the index finger until there is a protruding inclined bone blocking it. The fingertip is the acupoint. You can press Zusanli acupoint once a day with your thumb or middle finger, press each acupoint for 5 to 10 minutes each time, and press 15 to 20 times per minute. Pay attention to each pressing to make Zusanli acupoint feel sore, swollen and hot like a needle.

Zhongwan acupoint is a very important acupoint in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Massage is beneficial to improving the function of the spleen and stomach, promoting digestion and absorption, and enhancing human resistance. It has a good effect on epigastric distension and pain, vomiting, nausea, acid regurgitation, and loss of appetite.

Zhongwan acupoint is located in the middle of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel, about one palm above the navel. When acupressure is applied, lie on your back, relax your muscles, and press down with your fingers while slowly exhaling. Remove your hands after 6 seconds, and repeat 10 times. This can relieve stomach discomfort in patients with gastric cancer. Zhongwan acupressure is more effective when you have stomach pain.