If we want to talk about the most cost-effective way of health preservation, I believe it must be a good night's sleep. Adequate sleep is the best way to maintain health!
Today, I will share two Taoist sleeping techniques that have been passed down for thousands of years. By practicing for only 10 minutes before going to bed every night, not only can you clear the liver and kidney meridians, but also massage your abdomen, which can make you look better and sleep better!
These two actions are 'Return to the yang and lie down' ➕ Rubbing the abdomen "
We can practice for 10 minutes before going to bed, lying flat naturally with the soles of our feet facing each other. If possible, we can keep our heels close to the perineum, open our knees outward, and stick them to the bed as much as possible. If we can't stick them, we can place two pillows on the outside of our thighs to feel the tension and heat in the muscles on the inside of our thighs, as if we are stretching.
After preparing for the position, place your hands at the base of your thighs, close your eyes, and hold this position for ten minutes with slow and steady breathing.
This action not only stretches the inner thigh, but also unclogs the liver and kidney meridians, promoting blood flow back to the liver and making people sleep more soundly. For those who have difficulty falling asleep and often dream, why not give it a try!
In addition, we can also add a rubbing motion to the back of the yang position, opening up the six meridians in the abdomen, allowing qi and blood to flow throughout the body, and improving bloating and constipation! Maintain a supine position, place your hands on your belly button, and rub your abdomen clockwise. Slowly expand outward and rub your entire abdomen for 50 circles, then rub counterclockwise for another 50 circles.
As the saying goes, the abdomen is as soft as cotton, and a hundred diseases will not come. The abdomen gathers the meridians of spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and kidney, as well as the Ren and Dai meridians. Rubbing the abdomen can promote the circulation of qi and blood, accelerate intestinal peristalsis, promote digestion and absorption, and improve constipation problems. Friends with a large belly should remember to do this exercise before going to bed every night. If you persist for more than a week, you will have a very obvious feeling that your belly has become smaller!
In addition, if you have friends who often suffer from insomnia, you may want to rub the Laogong acupoint in your palm before going to bed!
Some people can't sleep well because they think too much or worry too much. Thinking too much or worrying too much can lead to excessive heat in the heart, making it difficult to fall asleep. Even if they fall asleep, they will sleep lightly and wake up as soon as there is any movement. In this situation, you can press the Laogong acupoint more often. Rubbing the Laogong acupoint regularly can clear the heart, heat up the liver, and promote sleep!
For the location of Laogong acupoint, you can prepare a meridian comb and use the rounded end of the comb to press it. Aim it at the position of Laogong acupoint and press it slightly with force. First, rub it clockwise for two or three minutes, then counterclockwise for two or three minutes. After tapping the left side, tap the right side. The same method is used. Persist in doing this to dissipate the heat in your heart and you can sleep well!