Hey, friends! In the past two years, the overall environment has not been good, and many people have complained to me about feeling overwhelmed by stress, feeling like they can hardly “live on”. Every day, they are shrouded in pessimistic emotions, doing things they are unwilling to do, and their tempers are getting worse.As a result, some friends have developed thyroid nodules, breast nodules, and the like due to being in this anxious state for a long time.We need to understand that in this fast-paced society, everyone often feels various discomforts due to work pressure and daily trivialities.So why do nodules easily form in the body?Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) says it is mainly due to liver qi stagnation causing trouble.
What is liver qi stagnation?In simple terms, it is when bad moods or mental stress block the liver qi, causing the flow of qi to become obstructed.The liver is responsible for regulating the flow of qi throughout the body and promoting the circulation of blood and fluids. When the liver qi is stagnant, the qi, blood, and fluids cannot move, leading to the formation of nodules in the body.So what can we do about it?We can try moxibustion.Moxibustion is a great method passed down from our ancestors, which can warm the meridians, dispel cold and dampness, and promote qi and blood circulation.For the issue of nodules caused by liver qi stagnation, we can perform moxibustion on five acupuncture points to unblock the liver qi stagnation and soften the nodules.The first acupuncture point is Gan Shu (Liver Back Shu Point), located 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra on the back, which is the back shu point of the liver.
Moxibustion here can soothe the liver, regulate qi, and relieve stagnation and nodules, which is effective for alleviating various discomforts caused by liver qi stagnation.The second acupuncture point is Qi Men (Liver Front Mu Point), located 4 cun lateral to the midline at the sixth intercostal space directly below the nipple, which is the front mu point of the liver.
Moxibustion on Qi Men can harmonize the liver and spleen, and regulate liver qi. If there is fullness in the chest and flanks, moxibustion here will be effective.The third acupuncture point is Zhang Men (Spleen Front Mu Point), located at the lower edge of the free end of the eleventh rib on the side abdomen, which is the front mu point of the spleen.
Moxibustion on Zhang Men can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and regulate liver qi. If liver qi stagnation leads to indigestion and bloating, moxibustion here can help significantly.The fourth acupuncture point is Tai Chong (Liver Source Point), located in the depression before the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot, which is the transport and source point of the liver channel.
Moxibustion on Tai Chong can soothe the liver, relieve stagnation, and promote qi and blood circulation. When feeling down or depressed, moxibustion here is the right choice.The fifth acupuncture point is Zu San Li (Stomach He-Sea Point), located 3 cun below the knee on the lateral side of the lower leg, which is the he-sea point of the stomach channel.
Although Zu San Li is not directly an acupuncture point for the liver channel, moxibustion here can strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish qi and blood, enhance the body’s righteous qi, and also improve symptoms of liver qi stagnation.However, everyone’s physical condition is different, and the illness varies.Therefore, when performing moxibustion, it is essential to choose acupuncture points and methods based on individual conditions, preferably under the guidance of a professional physician.At the same time, we must also maintain good lifestyle habits and a positive mindset to prevent liver qi stagnation.
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