For those who don’t enjoy intense sweating during workouts, there’s a way to boost your immune system and enhance overall health – the “nail massage technique.” Surprisingly, this method has a foundation in traditional Chinese medicine.
Massaging your nails can indeed enhance your immune system.
Finger Pressure to Improve Peripheral Blood Circulation
The body’s peripheries are where blood flows, returning to every part of the body. Especially in the extremities like the hands and feet, numerous nerves gather. It’s no wonder these areas are so sensitive, as the sensory information that the body receives usually first arrives at the extremities of the hands and feet. Some highly skilled individuals can instantly discern the thickness of an object touched by their fingertips, as sensitive as 0.01 millimeters. Therefore, stimulating these areas can produce significant effects.
Ordinarily, blood circulation is quite poor in the tips of the human body, such as the fingertips, where the temperature is typically around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius. However, after rubbing and massaging the fingertips, the body temperature increases.
The same applies to the tips of the toes. People who often have cold feet and sleep with socks can find relief in this nail massage therapy, which effectively warms the toes, allowing them to sleep sockless.
Five Fingers for Five Ailments
Give your body a complete rejuvenation.
Using the thumb and forefinger of one hand, grasp the sides of another hand’s fingernails, and begin to rub and massage. Perform this for approximately 10 seconds per area.
Refer to the finger-body correspondence chart; individuals experiencing any discomfort or ailments are encouraged to massage for around 20 seconds.
- Thumb: Corresponds to the respiratory organs, improving conditions like coughs and rheumatic pains.
- Index Finger: Corresponds to the digestive organs, aiding in conditions like colitis and gastritis.
- Middle Finger: Corresponds to the ears and can effectively alleviate tinnitus.
- Ring Finger (Fourth Finger): Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, enhancing the immune system.
- Little Finger (Pinky): Corresponds to circulatory organs, including the heart and kidneys. It has a positive effect on conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and eye health.
Pressure
The intensity varies from person to person. As long as you feel a stimulating sensation, it’s sufficient.
Duration
Inadequate pressure is unlikely to yield any results. It’s best to apply some force while massaging. If you experience slight discomfort, it indicates effectiveness. Massaging once or twice a day is ideal for better results.
Generally, in about a month, you can observe notable improvements in discomfort or ailments. Some individuals experience positive effects in just a few days. Even if you’re currently free of any diseases, this method is excellent for preventing illnesses and boosting your immune system.