Modern life is fast-paced, and the heart, as the power source that sustains life, always silently withstands pressure. Its health condition should not be ignored. Acupressure from traditional Chinese medicine has become a simple and effective way to protect the heart. The following four acupressure points and massage techniques can help nourish the heart and enhance vitality:
– Hidden Rabbit Point: Located on the front side of the thigh, bend the knee at a 90-degree angle, have someone’s wrist crease touch the midpoint of the knee, and the point is where the fingertip touches. Gentle massage with the base of the palm can relieve palpitations, replenish blood to the heart, and make the heartbeat steady.
– Crooked Pool Point: Located at the midpoint of the inner elbow crease, close to the edge of the biceps brachii muscle. Massaging this point during hot seasons or when feeling agitated can effectively clear the heart and reduce heat, relieving hot feelings and dizziness, with an assisting effect on hypertension and coronary heart disease.
– Pool at the Bend Point: Located under the armpits, connected to the heart meridian, this point has a relieving effect on chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Gentle massage until slightly warm and sore is particularly beneficial for patients with coronary heart disease and angina pectoris, helping to regulate heart rhythm.
– Inner Pass Point: Between the two tendons three finger-widths above the wrist crease, massaging this point can relieve palpitations, chest tightness, regulate emotions, alleviate anxiety and depression. Massage for 1-2 minutes in the morning and evening to promote heart circulation and stabilize the mind.
In addition, maintaining heart health also requires attention to lifestyle adjustments:
– Balanced diet focusing on whole grains, vegetables, fruits, deep-sea fish, and nuts, limiting intake of processed foods.
– Regular exercise such as brisk walking, swimming, cycling for at least 150 minutes per week to strengthen heart function.
– Ensuring 7-9 hours of quality sleep every night to avoid increasing the burden on the heart.
– Taking stress-reducing measures such as meditation, yoga, cultivating interests to maintain psychological balance.
Psychological health is also crucial, as poor emotional management can harm the heart. It is important to actively face stress, build a social support network, engage in social activities to maintain comprehensive heart health.
Having a healthy heart for everyone, accompanying every significant moment in life, is a priceless blessing.
