Autumn quietly arrives, unavoidably making people sigh over the fleeting time. At the beginning of autumn, even though the temperature is still high, the importance of health cannot be ignored, as neglect may lead to health problems. An ancient saying goes: “In the early morning of autumn, a cool breeze blows in the evening,” indicating that after the beginning of autumn, despite the lingering heat of late summer, with the increase of rain, moisture intensifies, posing a potential threat to health. During this period, the commonly mentioned “long summer” and “autumn tiger” remind us to be especially vigilant from the beginning of autumn to the autumn equinox.
In the realm of health wisdom, according to the “Book of Bian Que,” acupuncture on the Guan Yuan acupoint during the transition from summer to autumn can effectively enhance the body’s ability to resist cold and heat, promoting health. Acupuncture on the Guan Yuan acupoint at the beginning of autumn follows this ancient and scientific health rule, helping to boost yang qi and establish a solid foundation for health. The Guan Yuan acupoint, as a key point for storing original qi, is essential for maintaining vitality, and its abundance directly affects overall health status. As age advances, proper maintenance of the Guan Yuan acupoint becomes particularly important.
In martial arts practice, the lower abdomen is considered the gathering place of essence, energy, and spirit, and failure to protect it may damage the essence. Therefore, understanding and protecting the location of the Guan Yuan acupoint – three inches below the navel in the middle of the abdomen – and avoiding exposure to cold or impact are basic health measures. During warm seasons, cover it while sleeping to prevent the invasion of cold air.
As for the correct method of moxibustion on the Guan Yuan acupoint, the key lies in selecting suitable moxa sticks and operating them carefully. After lighting the moxa stick, gently apply moxibustion about two centimeters away from the skin to avoid burns. The proper moxibustion method can help balance yin and yang in the body, collect yin energy in autumn, and contract yang energy, thereby achieving the effect of nourishing yang qi.
It is important to note that children, due to being in a period of growth and development, should not undergo excessive moxibustion to avoid excessive warming which may have adverse effects on health.
In conclusion, using acupuncture on the Guan Yuan acupoint for health care at the beginning of autumn is a traditional and effective method worth our attention and practice, in order to safeguard our health in a scientific and reasonable manner.
