As living standards continue to rise, more people are becoming increasingly delicate, leading to a growing number of minor health issues that cause significant discomfort. So how should we address these minor ailments? What daily practices can alleviate the discomfort they bring?Consider trying acupressure on specific points!
Upper limb fatigue and discomfort: Press the Qu Chi point
With modern transportation, our lower limbs are increasingly spared, but our upper limbs bear the brunt of strain. When experiencing soreness, swelling, or pain in the upper limbs—sometimes even difficulty lifting—try massaging the Qu Chi point. "Qu" implies hidden or subtle, while "Chi" represents a pool or convergence point.The Qu Chi point is prone to accumulating cold and damp pathogens.
Pressing this point (located in the depression at the outer end of the transverse crease on both elbows, where you feel a dull ache upon pressure) helps relieve upper limb discomfort and clear heat. Press for 1 minute each time. Note: This point may induce miscarriage and is contraindicated for pregnant women.Quchi also treats elbow pain, eye disorders, toothaches, hypertension, and anemia. For nasal congestion and runny nose, press Fengchi. In daily life, many people experience nasal discomfort from overwork, leading to involuntary runny nose and congestion. Those with weakened immunity or heightened fatigue may even develop cold symptoms. Try massaging Fengchi in such cases.Traditional Chinese medicine posits that the Fengchi point is prone to accumulating wind pathogens, hence its name. Massaging this point alleviates nasal congestion and related discomforts. Beyond treating nasal stuffiness and runny nose, it primarily addresses headaches, dizziness, stiff neck pain, red and painful eyes, colds, and stiff neck.
Massage the Fengchi points (located in the depression below the occipital bone at the base of the skull, between the sternocleidomastoid and upper trapezius muscles). Place the pads of both thumbs on the Fengchi points on the same side, with the remaining four fingers supporting the sides of the head. Apply pressure gradually increasing in intensity for 1 minute.
Relieve Chills from Outdoor Exposure by Stimulating Yangchi Point
Many people adapt to warm air-conditioned rooms and heated spaces but struggle with indoor-outdoor temperature differences. If they lack regular exercise, they easily catch chills outdoors, feeling increasingly cold in hands and feet. Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that massaging the Yangchi point can alleviate this symptom. The name Yangchi means "pool where yang energy arises," indicating its function to generate yang energy and connect the exterior and interior of the body.
The Yangchi point is located on the wrist, specifically on the transverse crease of the wrist back, between the middle and ring fingers (or at the ulnar edge depression of the extensor digitorum communis tendon on the wrist back).Stimulation should be prolonged and gentle. It is best to use both hands simultaneously: first, press the Yangchi point on one hand with the middle finger of the other hand, then switch and press the Yangchi point on the first hand with the middle finger of the second hand.