Only when the body receives sufficient yang energy can it resist external pathogens, warm the internal organs, and achieve longevity. Yang deficiency manifests as lower limb edema, diarrhea, aversion to cold, headaches, and dizziness.
How to activate the Yang-boosting acupoints in the body?
1. Baihui Point
Deficiency of Yang energy in the head manifests as lethargy, frequent dreaming, startling easily, headaches, and dizziness. Massaging the Baihui point generates Yang energy, refreshing the mind and sharpening the senses. Located at the crown of the head, stimulating this point unblocks the Yang meridians, filling the brain with Yang energy.Method: Sit upright on a chair. Use the pad of your right thumb to massage Baihui clockwise for 10 minutes, twice daily.
2. Shenmen Point
Insufficient heart yang may cause coughing, wheezing, palpitations, cold limbs, insomnia with vivid dreams, lower limb edema, and poor appetite. Stimulating Shenmen invigorates heart yang.The specific method involves using the thumb of one hand to pinch and press the Shenmen point on the opposite side for 5 minutes, then switching sides. 3. Zusanli Point When spleen yang is deficient, symptoms such as a sallow complexion, diarrhea, pale lips, headaches, dizziness, and indigestion may occur. Moxibustion should be applied to the Zusanli point.Located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, massaging this point enhances physical strength, warms and tonifies spleen yang, and promotes longevity. The specific method involves lighting an moxa stick and holding it 10 cm away from the point to apply heat for 10 minutes per session.
4. Zhiyang Point
Insufficient yang energy in the back may cause stiffness and coldness in the back muscles. Stimulating this point enhances yang energy in the back while also unblocking meridians. Individuals with this condition can perform gua sha on the back. Gua sha stimulates meridian flow, improves blood circulation, and boosts yang energy.
5. Zhongfu Point
Insufficient lung yang may cause breathing difficulties, coughing with phlegm, susceptibility to colds, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Massaging the Zhongfu point replenishes lung yang. Use the index finger of one hand to massage the corresponding point on the opposite side until a sensation of soreness and warmth develops locally. Massage for 5 minutes each time.
6. Zhongwan Point (CV12)
Deficiency of stomach yang may cause abdominal pain accompanied by acid reflux, poor appetite, and bloating. Massaging Zhongwan stimulates gastrointestinal motility, replenishes stomach yang, and improves digestion. Use the pads of four fingers together to massage this point in a clockwise direction for 5 minutes each session.
Friendly Reminder
Autumn brings significant temperature fluctuations between morning and evening. Adjust clothing according to weather changes and avoid consuming chilled beverages or raw, cold vegetables and fruits during this period.