The Shenmen acupoint is located in the depression at the outer end of the wrist crease on the little finger side. It calms the mind and clears heart fire. Daily stimulation by pinching or rubbing this point is recommended, aiming for a mild aching sensation.
Massaging Shenmen before bed enhances sleep quality. Before resting, press the Shenmen point on your left wrist with your right thumb 5–10 times, then repeat on the right wrist to promote sleep.
Recommended food pairing: Longan (Longan fruit)
Top Liver-Nourishing Point: Tai Chong (LR3)
Locate Tai Chong by tracing upward along the groove between the big toe and second toe until you find the pulsating artery. Apply sustained pressure for 4–5 minutes each session.
Tai Chong is the source point of the Liver Meridian. Traditional Chinese Medicine associates hypertension with excessive liver yang and liver fire. Massaging this point effectively lowers blood pressure. Additionally, stimulating Tai Chong during early cold symptoms alleviates discomfort like watery or dry eyes.
Recommended food pairing: Goji berries
Top Spleen-Nourishing Point: Zusanli
Zusanli is located on the leg, four finger-widths below the lateral knee joint (with index, middle, ring, and little fingers together, using the middle phalanx crease of the middle finger as the reference point).
As the convergence point of the Stomach Meridian, Zusanli is a vital acupoint for preventing and treating various ailments while strengthening the body. Individuals with qi deficiency often have weakened immunity, experiencing fatigue and susceptibility to illness. Regularly massaging Zusanli fortifies the spleen and replenishes qi.
Recommended food pairing: Jujube
Top Lung-Nourishing Point: Taiyuan
The Taiyuan point is located on the wrist crease, at the pulse point of the radial artery. Stimulating Taiyuan can replenish qi, nourish the lungs, relieve coughing, and calm wheezing.
Using the tip of your left thumb, press vertically downward on the Taiyuan point of your right hand. Apply pressure while massaging, then slowly flex and extend your right wrist. This should produce sensations of soreness, numbness, fullness, pain, warmth, or a tingling sensation spreading through the body. Maintain this for 20–30 seconds before gradually releasing the pressure. Gently massage the area afterward, repeating the process.
Alternate between hands, pressing each point for 5–10 minutes, 1–2 times daily.
Recommended food pairing: Ginkgo nuts
Top Kidney-Nourishing Point: Yongquan
The Yongquan point is located at the front one-third of the sole's midline. Place your thumb on this point and vigorously rub it 20–30 times. Massage both feet. Morning and nighttime massages yield optimal kidney-nourishing effects.
Among numerous kidney-tonifying points, Yongquan stands out. "Yong" signifies outward flow, while "quan" denotes spring water. True to its name, this point profoundly nourishes kidney yin and replenishes kidney fluids, particularly benefiting those with kidney deficiency-related lower back pain.