We all know emotions impact health, and anger has the most significant effect. So what harm does anger inflict on the body?
8 Dangers of Anger
Damages the Liver
When angry, the body releases a substance called "catecholamine," which acts on the central nervous system. This causes blood sugar to rise, accelerates fatty acid breakdown, and increases toxins in the blood and liver cells.
Triggers Hyperthyroidism
Anger disrupts the endocrine system, causing increased hormone secretion from the thyroid. Over time, this can lead to hyperthyroidism.
Damage to the Immune System
When angry, the brain instructs the body to produce cortisol, a hormone derived from cholesterol. Excessive accumulation of this substance impairs immune cell function, weakening the body's resistance.
Dark Spots
When angry, blood rushes to the head, reducing oxygen levels and increasing toxins in the blood. These toxins irritate hair follicles, causing varying degrees of inflammation around them and leading to dark spots.To meet bodily demands, the heart must work harder, leading to irregular heartbeats—a potentially fatal condition.
Accelerated Brain Cell Aging The surge of blood to the brain increases pressure on cerebral vessels. At this point, blood contains maximum toxins and minimum oxygen, acting like poison to brain cells.
Gastric Ulcers
Anger stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, directly affecting the heart and blood vessels. This reduces blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract, slows peristalsis, and diminishes appetite. In severe cases, it can lead to gastric ulcers.
Massaging the Jiquan Point to Alleviate Cardiac Discomfort During Anger
Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that when one is angry, liver fire stagnates in the armpits. Excessive liver fire humiliates the heart, manifesting as chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations, and a desire to cry. Massaging the Jiquan point can alleviate these symptoms.
The Jiquan point is located at the center of the armpit.When massaging the armpit, one can distinctly feel a prominent vein; the acupoint is situated at the center of this vein.
Therefore, massaging Jiquan effectively dispels pathogenic liver qi, thereby alleviating cardiac discomfort. Apply even and gentle pressure during massage. Begin with light strokes, gradually increasing intensity until a mild sensation of soreness or numbness is felt in the arm.

Combine massage with deep breathing. For those prone to anger or high blood pressure, incorporating armpit tapping into daily routines can indirectly stimulate Jiquan.
It is best to combine massage with deep breathing. For those prone to anger or high blood pressure, incorporating light tapping of the armpit into daily routines can indirectly stimulate Jiquan. This point also offers therapeutic benefits for preventing and treating coronary heart disease and angina.
Massaging Jiquan during anger promotes mental calmness
Taichong is most suitable for those prone to bottled-up anger, depression, anxiety, or persistent worry. When experiencing dizziness or mental fog, Taichong refreshes the mind; when feeling weak and listless, it replenishes qi and blood;When feeling restless and agitated, Tai Chong calms the mind and soothes the spirit; when overcome by rage, it restores peace and composure.
Tai Chong is located on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression approximately three finger-widths posterior to the interosseous space between the first and second metatarsal bones. Applying pressure with a finger will reveal a palpable pulse.To apply pressure, firmly knead both sides of the point with your thumb tips until a strong sensation of soreness and fullness develops in the area. Each session typically lasts 3-5 minutes.