What to do if you have meridian pain

The twelve meridians are the pathways for the circulation of qi and blood in the human body. Many health problems and the formation or recovery of many diseases are closely related to the meridians. Many people occasionally feel pain when pressing a certain part of the body, and go to the hospital for a check-up but they can't find the cause. It is very likely that the meridians are blocked. Chinese medicine says: if there is no pain, then the meridians are unblocked; if there is pain, then the meridians are blocked. If you don't pay attention, the disease is likely to accumulate and change. So what should we do when we feel meridian pain?

Prevent meridian pain:

1. Exercise more. Because "movement can relieve depression", "movement keeps one from declining", "running water does not rot, and door hinges do not rot". Only with regular exercise can Qi and blood circulate throughout the body and the meridians become unobstructed.

2. Eat more foods that have the effect of promoting qi and blood circulation, such as wormwood stems, onions, garlic, kelp, seaweed, radish, kumquat, hawthorn, etc. You can also take Chinese patent medicines such as Xiaoyao Powder, Chaihu Shugan Powder, and Yueju Pills for conditioning.

3. Keep a happy mood. Because when people are in a bad mood, their qi will stagnate, and qi stagnation will cause the meridians to be blocked. The saying "Zhou Yu was so angry that he died" is the most typical example. Therefore, no matter what unpleasant things happen, you must keep an open mind, so that the meridians can be kept unobstructed. In severe cases, it can be treated through scraping, massage, cupping, etc. These methods can all help to dredge the meridians. However, you must go to a regular traditional Chinese medicine medical institution to do all of these, otherwise it will have a counterproductive effect.

Tips for dredging meridians:

1. Roll and rub Houxi acupoint: protect the cervical and lumbar vertebrae

If you are sitting in front of the computer, you can place the Houxi acupoints of both hands on the edge of the table, use your wrist joints to drive your hands, and roll back and forth easily to achieve the stimulation effect. During the rolling, there will be a slight soreness. Just take three minutes every day to do it casually. If you stick to it, it will have very good effects on the cervical and lumbar vertebrae, and it is also very good for protecting eyesight.

2. Patting the elbow pit: expel heat and toxins from the heart and lungs

The elbow pit is an area with dense meridians, with the lung meridian, pericardium meridian and heart meridian passing through it. Patting the elbow pit can expel heat and toxins from the heart and lungs. When clapping, relax your palms and clap forcefully and rhythmically. Clap each arm for 5 to 10 minutes continuously. First clap the left elbow pit, then the right elbow pit. Toxin reactants of different colors, such as blue, red, purple, and black, will appear. The darker the color, the more serious the problem. Do it once a week, generally after 3 to 5 times, the reactants will be significantly reduced and the toxins will be almost cleared. If you are afraid of pain, gently patting until it turns red can also open up the meridians and promote the circulation of Qi and blood.

Recommendation: After the patting, drink a glass of warm water immediately to speed up detoxification, and do not take a shower on the same day.

3. Yoga Butterfly Pose: Promotes Blood Circulation

Do this exercise when you get home at night. Grab your toes with both hands, open your knees to the sides, and keep them as close to the ground as possible. Keep your waist straight, and vibrate your knees rhythmically towards the floor. 10 minutes a day. The yoga butterfly pose can exercise the pelvis by pressing down the legs, promote blood circulation in the pelvis, nourish the bladder, kidneys and other organs, thereby improving skin tone and making the skin white and rosy, while effectively stretching the back and hips to enhance the body's flexibility.

4. Rub your face to wake up your skin

Rub your hands together until they are warm, dry wash your face, rub your face 60 times, rub your palms together until warm, and then gently brush your face.

Recommendation: You can do this after getting up, before going to bed, or when you feel eyes tired.

5. Pull up your arms to protect your shoulders and neck

Hold this stretch for 10 seconds, relax, and do it again. During the stretching process, you will feel pain in your shoulders, neck and back.