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As the saying goes: “When the five organs are harmonized, diseases do not come to find you.” The weakening of the five organ functions is closely related to various diseases. Proper care of the organs is essential to maintain “righteous qi within, preventing evil from interfering.” Zhao Yan, Vice Chairman of the Massage Branch of the Chinese Medicine Association and Director of the Massage and Rehabilitation Department at Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, states that due to the different meridians and acupuncture points associated with each organ, the health movements for each organ vary.
The heart loves to tap the inner side of the arms.The heart is connected to the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian and the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, both located on the inner side of the upper limbs. Tapping the inner side of the arms stimulates the meridians, providing a beneficial stimulus to the heart, which helps to increase blood supply to the heart. Start tapping from the chest area down to the fingers. Do this once daily, for no more than 5 minutes each time, with a force that feels comfortable.
The heart is sensitive to cold; in addition to tapping the inner arms, you can also rub your palms together to warm them and gently massage the area over the heart, which can help dispel cold. This action can be done 2-3 times a day, with each session lasting about 1 minute.
The liver loves to stretch.The liver governs emotions and thrives on smooth flow. Prolonged work or maintaining a single posture can easily lead to liver qi stagnation. Stretching can uplift the mood and relax the body and mind, achieving the effects of regulating emotions and promoting qi flow.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the liver meridian runs through the ribs, so rubbing the sides of the ribs can also help the flow of qi and blood in the liver meridian. This stimulates the Qimen (期门) and Zhangmen (章门) acupuncture points, promoting spleen function, relieving liver stagnation, and harmonizing the liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach. You can rub along the sides of the ribs downwards with both hands once daily, keeping the time within 5 minutes.The spleen loves to massage the abdomen.The abdomen is centrally located in the body, where the kidney, stomach, spleen, and liver meridians all circulate. Organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, and intestines are also located in the abdomen. The abdomen acts like a transportation hub; smooth and unobstructed flow is necessary to ensure the body’s meridians are open. Massaging the abdomen can stimulate acupuncture points and enhance the function of the associated meridians, regulating organ functions.
The spleen is the foundation of postnatal life, and TCM has always advocated the health practice of “regular abdominal massage.” Half an hour after meals, place one palm or the base of one hand on the abdomen, while the other hand presses the back of the first hand, and rotate in a clockwise direction for about 10-15 minutes. Long-term adherence can increase intestinal peristalsis and enhance spleen and stomach function.
The lungs love to tap the back.The area around the shoulder blades on the back corresponds to the lungs, with many acupuncture points such as Feishu (肺腧) and Dazhui (大椎). Tapping this area can effectively stimulate the meridian points, providing a massage effect for the lungs, helping to expel phlegm and clear the airways. You can use both hands to tap the back or use a soft tool to assist in tapping. Generally, start from the bottom and move upwards, from the lung base to the shoulder area, tapping from the outside inwards. Frequency should be once daily, for 5-20 minutes each time (without causing fatigue), with a force that feels comfortable and painless.
Additionally, you can use a warm towel to dispel cold. During a bath, use water at 35℃-38℃, starting from the back and moving downwards, then to the chest area, applying heat for about 5 minutes to invigorate yang qi and dispel cold.
The kidneys love to stand on tiptoes.The feet are closely related to the kidney meridian. Standing on tiptoes can stimulate the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (starting from the little toe, running diagonally to the Yongquan (涌泉) point in the foot’s center, and ascending along the heel), promoting the upward flow of qi within the body, thereby warming and nourishing the kidneys and invigorating the central qi.
As the saying goes, “As people age, their feet decline first.” Standing on tiptoes can also enhance vitality in the foot’s base, preventing aging. You can do this twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, with a frequency of 2-3 seconds per tiptoe, for 1-2 minutes each time, until you feel warmth in the soles of your feet.
Additionally, directly massaging the corresponding body parts of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys can also provide certain health benefits. Each area can be rubbed 1-2 times daily, for no more than 5 minutes each time, until warmth is felt. Understanding the five organs and their meridian points can further enhance the effectiveness of the massage. Experts remind that the above health movements have related precautions:1. Patients with tumors, skin lesions, and those in acute phases of major diseases should avoid these practices.2. All movements should be gentle and moderate; do not apply excessive force, especially when asking someone else for help. If pain occurs, it may cause harm. During self-massage, it is best to feel comfortable and warm in the massaged area.
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