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Hello everyone, for friends who love moxibustion, pay attention! The effects of moxibustion during the dog days are doubled! Uncle mentioned this during a live broadcast before. Moxibustion during the dog days is a great way to replenish Yang Qi, expel cold and dampness from the body, and it is the right time for treating winter diseases in summer.Some people have asked, “Uncle, you say moxibustion during the dog days is very effective, and I know it is effective. But for us common folks, how should we perform moxibustion? Which acupuncture points should we use? We can’t moxibust all acupuncture points, right? Also, when is the best time for moxibustion? How long should each session last? How many days should we persist? Should we do it every day or every few days? There are so many questions…”No need to rush, today Uncle will solve these confusions for you.First, let’s talk about the acupuncture points, which is what everyone is most concerned about. There are two methods. The first method is particularly suitable for ordinary people, which is called “Ah Shi Moxibustion”. Ah Shi Moxibustion means to moxibust wherever there is discomfort, wherever there is pain or coldness, you moxibust there. This is the most convenient.The second method is to moxibust health-preserving points. These points are universal and suitable for almost everyone. They can enhance immunity, strengthen our internal organs, replenish Yang Qi, and also nourish Yin Qi, open the Ren and Du meridians, and expel cold and dampness. This can strengthen the congenital kidney essence and the acquired spleen and stomach.What are the three acupuncture points? The first one is on our back, specifically the Dazhui (大椎) point at the back of the neck. This point is on the Du meridian and can resist wind and cold. When we catch a cold, we should warm the Dazhui point immediately, which can be done using a hairdryer. The Dazhui point can open the Du meridian, which governs the Yang Qi of the whole body. Once the Du meridian is open, Yang Qi will continuously emerge.The second acupuncture point is the Guanyuan (关元) point. The Guanyuan point is one of the most important points on the Ren meridian and can strengthen the whole body. The Ren meridian governs the Yin of the body. The Guanyuan point is where the original Qi is stored. What is original Qi? It is the essence Qi, the Qi of respiration, and the Qi of food and water combined. Moxibustion on the Guanyuan point can continuously inject Yang Qi into the body. Yang Qi enters the small intestine, and the heart and small intestine are interrelated. When the small intestine is warm, the heart’s Yang Qi is sufficient. The heart is like the sun; all things grow with the sun. The main source of Yang Qi in our body is the heart Yang. Additionally, the Guanyuan point can improve all male and female reproductive issues, such as premature ejaculation, impotence, excessive menstrual bleeding, infertility, frigidity, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, dysmenorrhea, and lower back and knee weakness, etc.
The third acupuncture point is the Zusanli (足三里) point. The Zusanli point is the most important point on the stomach meridian. It is a major point for strengthening and longevity. If you want to live long, you must not neglect the Zusanli point, which means you should persist in moxibustion until blisters form. Of course, it is not necessary to have blisters. The Zusanli point can improve all spleen and stomach issues, especially spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, such as bloating after eating cold food, indigestion, lack of appetite, etc. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired health, the source of Qi and blood production, the center of the five organs, and the stronghold of immunity. Therefore, everyone must moxibust the Zusanli point.So, these are the three acupuncture points. Just persist in moxibustion. You see, the Dazhui opens the Du meridian, the Guanyuan point opens the Ren meridian, and most importantly, the Ren and Du meridians are connected. The Guanyuan point strengthens the congenital kidney essence, and the Zusanli strengthens the acquired spleen and stomach, so both congenital and acquired aspects are strengthened.
Now, let’s talk about the timing. How long should we moxibust? It is recommended to moxibust each acupuncture point for half an hour. Should we do it every day or every few days? Uncle suggests doing it once every two to three days. Should we moxibust during the day or at night? It is recommended to do it during the day because daytime nourishes Yang, while nighttime nourishes Yin. Moxibustion at night is not very conducive to sleep. If you don’t have time during the day, it is also fine to do it at night before sleeping.Who is suitable for moxibustion? Adults with insufficient Yang Qi and cold-damp constitution. It is not recommended for children, as they have plenty of Yang Qi unless they have truly caught a cold, such as from long-term consumption of cold drinks or antibiotics. Those with strong Yang Qi and robust health do not need moxibustion.Alright, this is the specific method of moxibustion during the dog days, shared with everyone.Special reminder: A beautiful day begins! I hope Uncle’s article can bring you a good mood for the day. If you like the article, don’t forget toclick the “See More” button at the bottom right of the article or share it with your friends! Uncle’s shared formulas must be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and the consequences are at your own risk. Due to limited energy and ability, I cannot reply to all messages, please forgive me. May you become your own divine doctor.Here comes the benefit!: Open the public account dialogue box and enter “irregular menstruation”, “cold”, “hair loss”, “cold hands and feet”, “stomach pain”, “liver Qi stagnation”, “injured essence”, “upper heat and lower cold”, “spleen and stomach”, “insomnia”, “dampness removal”, “Qi and blood”, “weight loss”, “constipation”, “diarrhea”, “kidney deficiency”, “acne removal”, “cough”, “rhinitis”, “cervical spondylosis”, “depression” to get the corresponding conditioning formulas.
