Is the abdomen the “container” of the internal organs? Patting the abdomen has 4 major benefits!
Understand the correct method of abdominal patting. Keep the whole body relaxed while standing or lying flat. You can pat the abdomen and both sides of the abdomen with both palms for 10 to 30 minutes with even force.
The abdomen contains important organs, including the large and small intestines, bladder, kidneys, liver and gallbladder, spleen and stomach, uterus, etc. In the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine, the abdomen is very important. There are seven Yin meridians passing through, and it is a place where congenital coldness and stagnation are prone to occur. Cold abdomen can cause abdominal obesity, meridian obstruction, leading to a series of problems.
What meridians are in the abdomen?
1. Renmai
Renmai governs all the yin meridians in the whole body and helps regulate the five internal organs.
2. Dumai
Dumai governs all the yang meridians in the whole body and regulates the six fu organs.
3. Chongmai
Chongmai governs the qi and blood in the whole body. According to Renmai and Dumai regulation, it nourishes the meridians of the internal organs and all parts of the body.
What problems are prone to occur with blocked abdominal meridians?
1. Deficiency cold constitution
Blocked abdominal meridians can affect blood circulation and induce deficiency cold constitution, manifested as cold hands and feet, fear of cold, sweating more, feeling cold and hot.
2. Endocrine disorders
Blocked abdominal meridians in women can easily cause endocrine disorders, manifested as dull skin, acne or spots on the face, rough skin, etc.
3. Male or gynecological problems
Blocked abdominal meridians in men can easily lead to prostatitis or prostatic hyperplasia. Blocked abdominal meridians in women can cause menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, blood clots in menstruation, affect female fertility, and cause infertility.
4. Poor gastrointestinal function
Blocked abdominal meridians can affect the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, easy bloating, etc.
5. Other
Those with blocked abdominal meridians are prone to obesity, especially abdominal obesity; they are also prone to muscle relaxation, chest sagging and drooping; and can reduce immunity and accelerate aging.
What are the benefits of abdominal patting?
1. Lose belly fat
Proper abdominal patting can promote blood circulation, help reduce abdominal fat, help trim the waist and straighten the chest, and have a slim figure.
2. Increase basal metabolic rate
Proper abdominal patting can increase basal metabolic rate, prevent hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and also protect the liver.
3. Speed up gastrointestinal peristalsis
Abdominal patting provides power for gastrointestinal peristalsis, relieves diarrhea and constipation, promotes food digestion and absorption, helps clear toxins deposited in the intestines, and fades freckles and removes acne.
4. Delay aging
Abdominal patting can also promote the smooth flow of qi and blood throughout the body, relieve menstrual disorders, insomnia, headaches, and alleviate symptoms such as abdominal coldness and cold hands and feet. It can slow down aging, delay menopause.
A warm reminder
Understand the correct method of abdominal patting. Keep the whole body relaxed while standing or lying flat. You can pat the abdomen and both sides of the abdomen with both palms for 10 to 30 minutes with even force. Note that abdominal patting is not allowed for skin ulcers, abdominal tumors, acute stage of disease, etc. to avoid aggravating the problem; if there is obvious discomfort after abdominal patting, you need to stop immediately.
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