Cure full stomach indigestion with acupressure massage

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1. Can you cure indigestion with acupressure massage?

Abdominal dyspepsia is a very common abnormality today related to eating habits. According to Oriental medicine, abdominal distention and indigestion belong to the group of diseases of the esophagus (stomach pain) and puerperal (vomiting).
Therefore, treating indigestion and bloating can apply a traditional method of Traditional Medicine, which is acupressure massage
Acupressure massage is a treatment method through the use of hands to act on the muscles. meridians in the body. Acupressure massage has the effect of enhancing blood circulation, regulating blood qi and releasing stagnation in the body, bringing positive results in curing indigestion.
In addition, the treatment of indigestion with acupressure massage is effective thanks to the stimulation of intestinal peristalsis, increasing stomach contractions, making the food digestion process smoother and more open.

2. How to cure indigestion with acupressure massage?

2.1. Massage to treat indigestion and bloating To cure indigestion, the patient should be massaged into the position of the Three-way meridian with 3 different parts: Lower, Middle and Upper.
Cure indigestion by massage is done when the patient lies on his back on the bed, legs slightly bent. Should conduct massage in the morning and evening, repeat regularly every day to achieve the desired effect.
Rub Ha pepper: The performer holds the dominant hand, the other hand is facing up. Carry out massaging the stomach stalk (Lower pepper) about 10-20 times in a circle, then continue to massage in the opposite direction about 10-20 times. Middle pepper massage: The same movement when massaging Lower pepper at the position of the stomach body. Massage Thuong pepper: One hand is placed on the chest, the other hand is overlapped to create force. Carry out circular massage on the chest in one direction and repeat in the opposite direction about 10-20 times. Side strokes: Use your hands to gently stroke from the coccyx to the tip of the sternum about 10 times on each side. Swiping belly: Hold 2 hands, gently stroke from the Lower, Middle and Upper areas 5-10 times. 2.2. Acupressure is a method of using fingers to affect acupuncture points in the body. Acupressure is more effective in regulating qi and blood, reducing pain and curing indigestion. However, you should not just acupressure without massaging because it can cause bruising, swelling and pain in the acupuncture points. Some acupressure points to treat stomach bloating and indigestion:
Tuc Tam Ly: The location is located on the outside of the knee, about 3 cun below the kneecap. This acupressure helps to clear the meridians, tonify weakness, to regulate the spleen and stomach, and to regulate the central qi.

Cong Ton acupoint: V is located on the inside of the foot, where the trunk and the tip of the thumb bone meet. This acupressure helps the spleen and stomach, helping to cure indigestion due to weak stomach. Cuc Hoc point: The position in the depression between the index finger and the thumb. This acupressure helps in the area of ​​feng shui, cooling, clearing waste gas and communicating the long-term position. Thai pulse point: The location of the district is located between the slits of the feet of the thumb and forefinger, impacting on this point helps to sign blood, ie can yang, calm, and treat edema and digestion. Tam Yin intersection point: Located on the inner surface of the tibia, from the top of the individual eye, it measures up to about 3 cun. Center point: The point is about 4 cun up from the navel and is located between the two sides of the ribs. Trung Quan acupressure has the effect of curing stomach upset, indigestion, diarrhea, heartburn, vomiting,... Neighborhood acupressure point: Location on the inside of the wrist, measured from the wrist to 2 cun. Acupressure in this position helps to focus, calm, relax and control Qi. Dan Trung point: The point is located in the middle of the horizontal line connecting the nipples to the breastbone border. This point is mainly used to treat bloating or chest pain, low milk supply, and asthma. Phong Long Point: Located about 8 cun atop the outer ankle. Lower Tracheal Point: The point is located about 2 cun above the navel. Lower body acupressure helps to eliminate stagnation of qi, aids in chemical movement of the stomach, mainly treats abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, ascites, stomach pain... Total Muscle Point: The point is located between the two sides of the collarbone. Upper management point: The point is located 5 cun straight up from the navel. Acupoint Noi Dinh : The point is located between the 2nd and 3rd toes. The Vi du point is located below the 12th dorsal spine, measuring about 1.5 cun across. This acupoint specializes in the treatment of gastric ulcers, gastric prolapse, abdominal muscle paralysis and chronic diarrhea. The point is located on the outside of the calf, located in the depression under the small head of the fibula. Pi Du point: Located below the 11th dorsal spine, measuring about 1.5 cun across. Chuong Mon point: The point is located at the top of the 11th rib.

3. Notes when treating indigestion with acupressure massage

3.1. Do not massage acupressure for pregnant women One contraindication to acupressure massage is pregnant women. If pregnant women want to treat indigestion with acupressure massage, they should consult a doctor.
3.2. Reflexology massage should be done at reputable medical facilities. Reflexology massage is not a simple method that everyone can do by themselves. Therefore, limit acupressure massage at home to treat bloating and indigestion, but go to reputable medical facilities, both bringing high efficiency and avoiding possible regrets.
3.3. Do not perform without knowing the acupressure points.
3.4. Clean hands, cut nails before acupressure This will avoid unnecessary damage to the body and limit the risk of infection when hands are clean.

3.5. Do not massage acupressure in areas of skin with sores, infections. Acupressure sites that have wounds, sores or infections should not be massaged with acupressure to avoid making the situation worse.
3.6. Treating indigestion and bloating with acupressure only has an immediate effect. The most important thing is still to find the cause for thorough treatment to help the patient's recovery ability higher.
3.7. Diet and healthy living A reasonable diet, do not eat hot spicy foods, drinks containing alcohol and stimulants or carbonated water. A healthy lifestyle, limiting staying up late, avoiding excessive stress, doing gentle sports helps increase the body's resistance. The above measures also help treat indigestion and bloating as effectively as acupressure massage.
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