China Naming Network - Eight-character fortune telling - The weather is cold in winter and the chill is overwhelming. Which acupuncture points can be effectively treated with traditional Chinese medicine massage to relieve cold hands and feet?

The weather is cold in winter and the chill is overwhelming. Which acupuncture points can be effectively treated with traditional Chinese medicine massage to relieve cold hands and feet?

1. Yangchi point

Acupoint selection: Yangchi point is one of the common acupoints in the Shaoyang triple burner meridian of the hand. In the dorsal wrist crease is a depression at the ulnar edge of the extensor commonus tendon. The way to find out is to first turn the back of your hand upwards. Multiple wrinkles will appear on your wrist. Press the wrinkles near the back of your hand and find a tender spot in the middle, which is this point.

Efficacy: Yangchi point is an important point for controlling blood circulation and hormone secretion throughout the body. Just stimulating acupuncture points can promote blood circulation, warmth and body.

How long to press: Women with hands and feet in winter are prone to colds. As long as they insist on stimulating Yangchi points every day, they don’t have to worry about the arrival of winter.

Note: Stimulating the Yangchi point should be done slowly, for a long time and slowly. It is best to use two hands at the same time. First use the middle finger of one hand to press the Yangchi point of the other hand, and then use the middle finger of the other hand to press the Yangchi point of the other hand. This posture naturally transfers the power of the middle finger to the Yangchi point without the help of others.

2. Yongquan Point

Many people put on extra clothes when their hands and feet are cold. When this happens, massage is a good option.

Acupoint selection: Place the Yongquan point on your feet and rub it quickly with your palms until you feel a good feeling of heat. Rub the Yongquan acupoint 100 times every morning and evening, and then rub each toe 100 times.

Efficacy: Insufficient cold hands and feet, insufficient Yang Qi. Yongquan point is the starting point of the kidney meridian. Stimulating the Yongquan point is beneficial to nourishing the kidneys, strengthening yang, and strengthening muscles and bones. Adhering to this will relieve the symptoms of cold hands and feet. It can also treat insomnia, high blood pressure and other symptoms.

How long to press: Women with cold hands and feet need to press this every night before going to bed, which can effectively improve the durability. It is best to press this point when immersing your feet in hot water.