The meridians, as a core part of traditional Chinese medicine theory, are directly related to the circulation of Qi and blood and overall body health. A person with smooth meridians often maintains good bodily functions across various aspects. The following points can help us simply assess the state of our meridians:
1. Pain-free pressure: Just like unobstructed roads, when the body’s meridians are clear, one should feel no significant soreness even when pressing on the liver meridian along the outer thigh or the lung meridian along the inner arm.
2. Obvious blood circulation: By performing a simple wrist pressure test and observing whether the process of the palm color changing from white to red is quick, one can reflect the state of blood return and the smoothness of the meridians.
3. Warm hands and feet: Clear meridians ensure blood circulation to the extremities, allowing the hands and feet to remain warm even in cold seasons.
4. Healthy tongue color: A person with good meridian health will have a tongue that displays a healthy light red color, with a clean surface and no excessive coating, reflecting the harmony of internal organs and abundant Qi and blood.
5. Flat abdomen when lying down: When lying down, if the abdomen naturally sinks without visible bulges or tenderness, this may indicate that the abdominal meridians are clear.
If one wants to enhance meridian clarity, here are two simple suggestions: First, ensure adequate sleep to make use of the golden hours for the body’s self-repair at night; second, regularly perform foot massages to gently stimulate the acupoints on the soles, promoting overall Qi and blood circulation.
Although these characteristics are not absolute standards, they can serve as a reference to understand the general state of one’s meridians. Maintaining smooth meridians plays an undeniable role in promoting overall health.
