🌿 Folk Prescriptions

During the seven-day holiday, some people likely indulged in excessive eating and drinking, possibly even damaging their digestive systems. Today we teach you two simple methods to care for your intestines and stomach. Abdominal massage: Place the palm of one hand over the navel, and stack the other hand on top. Gently press and rub in a clockwise direction, mimicking a spinning top, gradually expanding the circular motion from the navel to cover the entire abdomen, performing about 80–100 strokes. Return to the navel and repeat 80–100 strokes. Switch hands and repeat in a counterclockwise direction using the same method. Abdominal massage improves gastrointestinal function, helps the digestive system handle load, and long-term practice can enhance bowel movements. It is best performed at night before bed, neither on an empty stomach nor after a full meal. Abdominal breathing: Most people normally breathe using thoracic breathing, which does not allow sufficient intake of fresh air. Abdominal breathing requires deep inhalation, forcing the abdomen and lungs to fill with air. Do not stop here—continue inhaling as much as possible. Hold your breath for about 3–5 seconds when the abdomen cannot take in more air, then slowly exhale, ensuring the exhalation lasts no less than 8 seconds. Abdominal breathing increases blood oxygen levels, actively promotes the elimination of bodily waste, and the contraction and relaxation of abdominal muscles provide a natural massage effect, enhancing gastric and intestinal activity and improving digestion. It is recommended to practice this method lying flat on your back just before sleep.