Unknown but Effective Massage for Nourishment
Medicinal and dietary supplementation are widely known, but few know about massage-based nourishment. Massage nourishment involves stimulating relevant meridians and acupoints through manual techniques to strengthen vital energy, prevent illness, and prolong life. Specific methods include:
1. Use the pads of both middle fingers to rub the sides of the nose, from the ala to the root, repeatedly until the nasal wings feel warm.
2. Make a loose fist and use the thumb and index finger to grip the entire auricle, rubbing vigorously until warmth develops.
3. Use the tip of the tongue to repeatedly roll over the gums inside and out, until saliva fills the mouth, then swallow it.
4. Slightly bend the palms, keep fingers naturally together, and gently tap the chest alternately with both hands.
5. Place one or both hands (stacked) on the abdomen, then massage the navel and lower abdomen, followed by repeated circular motions across the entire abdomen.
6. Place the small fish际 (hypotenar) of both palms on either side of the waist, then rub up and down until local warmth is felt.
7. Use the thumb to press and rub both Zusanli points (3 cun below the outer knee, one horizontal finger lateral to the tibia) for 100 times each, aiming for a sensation of soreness and distention.
8. Use the small fish际 of the palm to rub the soles of the feet alternately, until warmth spreads throughout.