Armpit discomfort

The armpit is the deepest part of the arm. If you find discomfort in your armpit, it means that there is something abnormal in your body, because there are many nervous systems and lymphatic organs distributed in this part, and this part is also connected to the breast. For female friends, most of the reasons are due to excessive accumulation of toxins caused by blockage of meridian cells. You can take some medicines to dredge the meridians for treatment, but you must pay attention to appropriate physical exercise.

The armpit (pinyin: yè wō), commonly known as the "armpit", contains many sweat glands in the cortex. The nerves and blood vessels that control the upper limbs are distributed there. There are also lymph node groups in the fossa, which collect lymph from the chest wall and superficial layer of the upper limbs and back. Doctors call it "the three major health care areas of the human body" (the other two are the back and the navel).

From an anatomical point of view, the armpit is rich in adipose tissue and has important nerves and blood vessels that supply the upper limbs. There are also lymph node groups in the nest, where lymph from the upper limbs, chest wall and superficial back gather. If there is inflammation or even cancer in the above-mentioned areas. The lymph nodes in the armpits often swell. Check the condition of your axillary lymph nodes regularly. It is indeed of great significance to detect the disease early so as to provide early treatment.

Researchers believe that regularly massaging the armpits can help relax muscles and promote blood circulation, harmonize qi and blood, and strengthen the body and resist aging. To be specific. First, it can promote the smooth circulation of blood throughout the body and improve gas exchange capacity, so that the body can obtain more nutrients and oxygen; second, it can enhance the functions of many organs. Improve the body's metabolic capacity: Third, it can stimulate various sensory organs to make them more sensitive to the outside world. The method of massaging and kneading is: cross your left and right arms in front of your chest, press your right armpit with your left hand, press your left armpit with your right hand, and use your fingers to massage and knead moderately. Do not use too much force, and massage for about 3 minutes each time. It is best to massage once in the morning and evening.

There is an acupuncture point at the top of the armpit where the artery pulsates, called "Jiquan". According to traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture or massage of the Jiquan point can help prevent and treat heart disease, periarthritis of the shoulder, breast disease, etc.