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When the weather turns cold, hands and feet tend to be cold and difficult to fall asleep. Chinese medicine practitioners recommend massaging two acupoints to help keep warm

2022-11-29T10:21:55.122Z


The cold front has arrived, and the weather will turn sharply colder in the next few days. When winter comes, many people will have cold hands and feet, and it is even so cold that it is difficult to sleep. TCM doctor Weng Tingyao said that the main reason why hands and feet tend to get cold in winter is yang energy


The cold front has arrived, and the weather will turn sharply colder in the next few days.

When winter comes, many people will have cold hands and feet, and it is even so cold that it is difficult to sleep.

Chinese medicine doctor Weng Tingyao said that the main reason why hands and feet tend to be cold in winter is the lack of Yang Qi and Qi and blood. It is recommended that the public not only do more "Chinese-style exercise" to relax the muscles and bones so that the blood can run smoothly, but also press more acupoints to improve the blood. run.

However, he reminded the public that if the condition does not improve after pressing the acupoints, they should seek medical advice from a doctor or Chinese medicine practitioner to learn more about other problems.


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As the weather turns cooler, many people still have the same old problem of cold hands and feet even if they wear more clothes.

Weng Tingyao said that the main reason why hands and feet tend to be cold in winter is the lack of Yang Qi and Qi and blood, which makes it difficult for blood to reach the peripheral nerves, and it is difficult for hands and feet farther from the heart to obtain heat energy.

He said that to improve the problem of Yang Qi and Qi and blood deficiency, there are many ways to start, including exercise, diet and acupoint massage.

He suggested doing more Chinese-style exercises, such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin, so that such exercises are not too strenuous and will not hurt the body, but at the same time can regulate the energy and blood of the viscera and stretch the muscles and bones, so that the blood and energy can run smoothly.

He continued that the length of time depends on each person's physique. If citizens insist on doing it for half an hour every day, their health should improve. However, if they feel tired and sweat a lot after doing half an hour, they can reduce their exercise according to the situation time.

As for acupoint massage, he said that he can massage the Shenshu point on the back near the waist.

Its location is under the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, that is, 1.5 inches away from the back of the belly button. Pressing it can adjust the kidney meridian.

In addition, the Zusanli point on the calf can also improve the Yang Qi of the body, make the circulation in the body smooth, and naturally improve the condition of cold hands and feet.

It is located on the anterolateral side of the calf, 3 cun below the depression on both sides of the knee, at the junction with a transverse finger outside the tibia.

He said, massage the two acupuncture points for 10 to 15 minutes a day, until you feel soreness.

Chinese medicine practitioner Weng Tingyao explained that the main reason why hands and feet tend to get cold in winter is the lack of Yang Qi and Qi and blood. It is recommended that citizens do more Chinese-style exercises.

(File photo/photo by Luo Junhao)

In addition to acupuncture points and exercise, diet is also an indispensable part.

Weng Tingyao said that in winter, try not to eat raw and cold things, which will reduce Yang Qi. In addition, eating such foods is also bad for the stomach, which is likely to cause the root cause of low gastrointestinal function and poor blood circulation. It is recommended to eat more leeks. Because it has the effects of invigorating the kidney and strengthening yang, promoting qi and regulating blood, moistening the intestines and defecating.

He also suggested adding Morinda officinalis, Cishi and Chinese yam to the soup, because these medicinal materials have the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and kidneys, and strengthening the kidneys and strengthening the essence.

However, he reminded that all of the above are suggestions for health care. If the condition persists after finishing the treatment, or it may involve other physical diseases, it is recommended to see a doctor or a Chinese medicine practitioner for further understanding.

The cold front arrives at the observatory tonight. The northerly wind will strengthen tomorrow. The temperature will drop to 10 degrees in some areas on Thursday. La Niña will lose its power. Isn't it too cold this winter?

The Observatory predicts that the temperature may be higher and the number of cold days is less. "Jesus Light" shines in the evening. The cold front crosses the coast of Guangdong from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Observatory is expected to drop 14 degrees in late autumn.

Source: hk1

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