Massage Techniques to Strengthen the Immune System
In traditional Chinese medicine, immune function is closely linked to the kidney system (which differs from Western medicine by including the kidneys and urinary system). When the kidney system is weak, resistance declines, making it difficult to expel viruses and bacteria. If you frequently yawn or sneeze, this indicates deficiency of kidney qi—possibly signaling an impending cold, doctors note. Especially if you collapse onto the sofa immediately upon returning home and sit for hours, this may compress circulation in the kidney system.
At such times, you can use acupressure on kidney-related points to strengthen kidney function.
First, warm your hands by rubbing them together, then gently circle and massage the Mingmen points (located bilaterally behind the navel).
Lower-body exercises such as horse stance or half-squatting also stimulate the Mingmen points, enhancing kidney function.
For those frequently exposed to public spaces, here’s a preventive strategy:
Before children go to movies, have them carry a packet of sour plums or purple perilla plums, allowing them to suck on them during the movie or while walking.
Sour plums have the effect of generating saliva and killing bacteria, inhibiting bacterial entry through mouth and nose, thereby reducing respiratory infections. Similarly, sour plum juice also provides these benefits.
"The only way to fight viruses is to remain calm," says Huang Bisheng, who maintains a gentle smile and emphasizes personal rest and breathing regulation. Inner peace is his method for boosting immunity.
Having followed a vegetarian diet for over twenty years and avoiding late nights, Huang Bisheng’s clinic is filled with wooden Buddha carvings and calligraphy, instantly calming visitors’ minds.
You can also take your children to green mountains or grasslands, encouraging physical activity to absorb the vitality of spring sunlight.
Because good mood is the best remedy against illness.