Qi stagnation and blood stasis are the root causes! The secret to unblocking the body’s meridians lies in these two areas.
Many middle-aged and elderly friends feel anxious when they see “blood viscosity” on their health check reports. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is a typical manifestation of poor circulation of Qi and blood. Just as silt in a river obstructs water flow, the pathological products formed by long-term Qi stagnation and blood stasis pose significant risks to cardiovascular health.
Phlegm and blood stasis accelerate vascular aging
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) has long recorded: “When blood flow is disrupted, all diseases arise.” Modern diets rich in fatty and sweet foods, combined with prolonged sitting, easily lead to a phlegm-damp constitution. These sticky phlegm and stagnant blood coalesce, akin to applying glue to the inner walls of blood vessels, which not only slows blood flow but also triggers typical symptoms such as dizziness and numbness in the limbs.
A 55-year-old reader, Mr. Wang, has had carotid artery plaques for three consecutive years and often experiences throbbing pain in his temples. By adjusting his diet and practicing the “Double Hands Supporting the Sky” movement from Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) every morning, he found significant improvement in blood flow speed and disappearance of tinnitus symptoms after three months.
Liver fire generates internal wind
During the spring when Yang energy rises, many patients with hypertension experience relapses. TCM believes that the liver governs the smooth flow of Qi. Long-term emotional suppression or staying up late can harm the liver, leading to an excess of liver Yang and the formation of internal wind. This “internal wind” can carry phlegm and blood stasis upward, causing mild symptoms like headaches and insomnia, or severe cases leading to cerebrovascular accidents.
In the snow-covered plateau of Qinghai at an altitude of 3000 meters, saffron is particularly effective in promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis due to its cultivation in extreme cold. Local herders often combine it with black goji berries to help alleviate heart vessel obstructions. Modern research confirms that these natural herbs can gently promote microcirculation, especially suitable for individuals with poor Qi and blood flow.
Unblocking two key junctions
The Neiguan (Pericardium 6) point at the wrist is known as a vital pathway of the pericardium meridian. Pressing it with the thumb 36 times each morning can effectively regulate arrhythmias. The Yongquan (Kidney 1) point at the sole of the foot is the starting point of the kidney meridian. Pressing this point after soaking the feet in mugwort before bed can both return fire to the source and enhance blood circulation in the lower limbs. These two acupoints act like the body’s built-in “clearing switch”; consistency is key to seeing results.
For friends needing personalized adjustment plans, feel free to leave a detailed message about your health condition. The time-honored wisdom of health preservation is waiting to open a new chapter for your health.
