Meridian patting health care, as a traditional health preservation method, is widely used to alleviate body aches and enhance health conditions. This method involves multiple parts of the body, including the head and neck, shoulders, chest and back, waist and abdomen, etc., stimulating blood circulation and enhancing physical fitness through moderate patting. The specific operations are as follows:
– Patting the head and neck: Maintain a standing or sitting position, gently pat the head and neck with raised arms, from the back of the neck to the forehead, then in reverse, repeat 5 to 8 times to relax and improve focus. – Patting the shoulders: Use the opposite hand to pat each shoulder 100 times to relieve discomfort and prevent shoulder periarthritis. – Patting the upper limbs: Alternate hands to pat the opposite upper limb, covering comprehensively, 100 to 200 times on each side to promote blood circulation and reduce numbness. – Patting the chest and back: Stand up, half-fist both hands, pat the chest then the back 200 times each to benefit heart and lung function and muscle development. – Patting the waist and abdomen: Rotate the waist left and right, swing the upper limbs, pat the waist and abdomen 200 times on each side to boost metabolism.
Meridian patting is particularly beneficial for the elderly, including but not limited to: – Dilating capillaries, enhancing blood circulation, strengthening immunity. – Improving white blood cell function, potentially anti-cancer effects. – Promoting metabolism, delaying aging process. – Lowering blood pressure, improving heart function. – Enhancing joint flexibility, boosting physical capabilities.
When patting, attention should be paid to techniques and individual constitution, adjusting the patting direction according to the tonify-reduce principle, applying moderate force from light to heavy gradually. Relax the whole body before patting, avoid immediate contact with cold water after, to prevent cold exposure. Specific populations such as hypertensive individuals, heart disease patients, and those prone to bleeding should avoid self-implementation for safety.
In conclusion, meridian patting health care is a simple and practical self-care method that can effectively promote physical and mental well-being, but individual differences and safety should be prioritized during implementation.
