The Health Wisdom of Massage and Clothing: Acupoint Therapy Taboos, Eye-Ironing and Back-Pounding Exercises, and Scientific Clothing Details [i]

Massage, also known as "an" in ancient times, uses the skills of the hands and fingers to massage certain parts or acupoints to achieve the purpose of prevention and health care[i]. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic points out that massage can make qi and blood circulate along the meridians and prevent qi and blood stagnation[i]. Massage can coordinate the functions of various tissues and organs by stimulating peripheral nerves[i]. Health care massage methods are simple and easy to perform: (1) Eye warming: Rub your hands together until they are warm and place them on your eyes. Repeat three times. It is best to do this at dawn[i]. (2) Ear massage: Press your palms against your ear holes and then release them. Massage along the auricle from top to bottom until you feel warmth[i]. (3) Eyebrow massage: Massage your eyebrows with the back of your thumb joints, from the inner corner of the eyebrow to the outer corner of the eyebrow. This can brighten the eyes and refresh the mind[i]. (4) Abdominal massage: Press your palms on your abdomen and massage clockwise and counterclockwise 20 times each. This can help with digestion and absorption[i]. (5) Back massage: Massaging and pounding the back can promote the circulation of qi and blood. Pound the area from bottom to top and then from top to bottom[i]. (6) Massage Yongquan: Massage the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot with your hands. It has the effects of regulating the liver, strengthening the spleen and strengthening the body[i]. Remember to massage: You must find the acupoint accurately[i]. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that you should not massage if you have a deficiency syndrome, otherwise the symptoms will worsen the next day[i]. Do not hurt the bones when massaging. You should relax the muscles[i]. The specific function of clothing is to regulate body temperature[i]. When choosing clothes and hats, you should do so in a way that is beneficial to your health and not just pursue fashion[i]. Modern research believes that there is a "climate inside the clothes" between the human body and clothes. The normal range is 32±1℃[i]. If it is abnormal, the body temperature regulation center will be in a state of tension[i]. Principles for choosing clothes: (1) Insulation: Wool fabrics have low heat release and can be made into winter clothes[i]. (2) Breathability: Winter outerwear should be less breathable to prevent wind, and summer clothing should be breathable to facilitate heat dissipation[i]. (3) Moisture absorption and moisture dissipation: Summer clothes should be conducive to absorbing sweat and evaporating moisture[i]. (4) Color: Wear light colors in summer to reflect radiant heat, and wear dark colors in winter to absorb heat [i]. (5) Texture: Underwear should be light and soft [i]. Spring and autumn are windy and dry, so choose breathable and moderately absorbent fabrics; in summer, wear vests and short-sleeved shirts to help sweat evaporate [i]. Teenagers should not wear clothes that are too tight in pursuit of a good figure, as pressure exceeding 30g/cm² will cause a feeling of pressure and affect breathing [i]. Clothes should be added or removed in a timely manner according to changes in the weather, and should not be put on or taken off hastily [i]. There is a saying that "dress warmly in spring and lightly in autumn," meaning it is better to keep it slightly warm in spring and slightly cool in autumn [i]. Special care should be taken when taking off clothes after sweating: avoid taking off clothes in the wind when sweating heavily, as this can easily lead to wind-cold invasion and hemiplegia; do not wear sweaty clothes for a long time, as sweaty clothes are not easy to dry, which can damage the body's yang energy and easily cause illness [i]. [i]