When people are mentally exhausted, they often involuntarily massage or gently bulge their foreheads with their fists. In fact, these are the two important acupoints "Tang Yin" and "Shenting" that stimulate the head. This decompression method has been used by people so far, and it is very effective.
Massage Tang Yin point and Shenting point to relieve stress. Tang Yin point is a strange point outside the human meridian. This point is listed as one of the "rejuvenation methods" in the Secret Skills of Dharma, which shows its important position. Shenting point belongs to the human du meridian and has therapeutic effect on the nervous system. Pressing these two acupoints has the same effect on eliminating headache and dizziness and restoring brain vitality. Massage at the same time, mutual benefit, better effect. The Tang Yin point is in the middle of the line between the eyebrows. When massaging, put the middle finger on Tang Yin point and press 10 times. Then knead it clockwise for 20 ~ 30 times and counterclockwise for 20 ~ 30 times. Shenting point is above Tang Yin point, about half an inch above hairline, and the kneading method is the same as that of Tang Yin point.
Comb your hair with your fingers and hands. The ancients thought that combing your hair with your fingers could massage your scalp. There are many acupoints on the head. By combing and massaging your hands, you can make your blood flow smoothly and your hair smooth and black. The so-called "a thousand times more than combing your hair, your head is not white." In addition, after waking up in the morning, during lunch break, work and study, you should comb your hair with your fingers, and start from the front forehead hairline with your hands and fingers and comb it from front to back to the back hairline. It's better to move slowly and gently, and it's better to brush your scalp while combing. The number of times is not limited, and the time can be about 10 minute. I'll feel fresh-minded and alert.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the head is the meeting of all yang", and insisting on head massage can make the blood and meridians of Ren Du and Er Meridian unobstructed, and play a role in refreshing the brain and strengthening the body. Head massage can activate the blood circulation of the brain, increase the blood supply of the brain and promote the excitement of the nervous system, thus playing a role in strengthening the brain. When the shower head is combed, the whole head is used as a massage object. First of all, loosen your fingers, such as combing your hair, focusing on the belly of your fingers and combing the whole head from front to back with moderate strength. Repeat 15 ~ 20 times, and it is better to use force to make the scalp slightly hot after finishing; After combing, rub the hair roots of the whole head evenly with your fingertips, from front to back and from left to right. The method is the same as scratching your head, except that you can't use your fingertips, you have to use your fingertips. Repeat 3 ~ 5 times; Finally, squeeze the scalp, hold the scalp with your thumb, middle finger and forefinger, gently lift it, and then release it. Repeatedly, squeeze the whole scalp two or three times. The technique should be light, and the force should be soft, not strong, so as not to squeeze the scalp.
Massage the temple to relieve fatigue is an important point on the human head. Pressing this point is also listed as one of the "rejuvenation methods" in the Secret Recipe of Dharma. People think that this method can keep the brain young and rejuvenate. When people use their brains continuously for a long time, their temples often feel heavy or painful, which is a signal of brain fatigue. At this time, the effect of massage will be very significant.
Massage of the temples can stimulate the brain, relieve fatigue, refresh the spirit, relieve pain and refresh the mind, and maintain concentration.
Three simple and effective three-point pressing methods
Using three-point pressing method can effectively and quickly eliminate brain fatigue. The three-point pressing method is simple and easy to learn, and is not limited by time and place. As long as you feel a little tired, you can do it anytime and anywhere, and the effect is obvious and very popular.
The "three points" refer to the top "Baihui" and the back "Fengchi" and "Tianzhu". Massage these three acupoints can eliminate fatigue, activate brain cells and enhance memory. It has obvious therapeutic effect on brain swelling and dizziness caused by long-term reading and learning.
Baihui point is located on the top of the head. Draw a line on the top of your head between your ears, and then draw a line from between your eyebrows to the back of your head. The intersection of the two lines is Baihui point. Tianzhu point and Fengchi point are located in the back neck, and there are two thick ribs on the back neck, which are shaped upward along the thick ribs. Near the junction with the skull, there are a pair of acupuncture points on both sides, namely Tianzhu point; A little outside Tianzhu point, even with the earlobe, is Fengchi point.
Sit up straight and keep your back straight when massaging. First of all, you should get ready for the massage. Then put your fingers together, put your palms on the back of your head, lift your chin, and tilt your head to make your palms feel a little tired. Then put your thumb on the Tianzhu point on both sides, suddenly press down with your fingertips, and suddenly let go after about 5 seconds. After releasing for about 3 seconds, repeat the above actions for 5 ~ 10 times. Then click Fengchi point again in the same way. After massaging Fengchi point, move your hands upward and loosen your closed fingers. Put your middle finger on Baihui point, put your palm on your head, spread your fingers outward, just like holding your head with your hand, and then start massage. The method and times are the same as those of Tianzhu point. Four Simple Head Massage Actions in Common Use
1. Press Shenting, Head and Tail, Baihui and Sishencong respectively with two thumbs. Put your fingertips directly above your forehead, gently and firmly knead your scalp, and gradually move to the center of your head beyond the front hairline, temples and sideburns. This lasts for about 3 minutes, and then continue to massage from the center of the head to the back of the neck, especially the back of the ear and the skull base for 3 minutes.
2. Grasp the back sides of the neck with both hands, from top to bottom, for about 2 minutes. The action should be moderate and the intensity should be moderate. Press hard and slowly from top to bottom with your fingertips for 20 times. Fix your thumbs at bilateral Fengchi points respectively and massage vigorously 1 min.
3. Put your fingers on the left and right sides of your head, and then gently slide your hands up until they meet on your head. Put your fingers on your forehead and massage along the hairline in a rotating way. Put the whole palm close to the scalp, then massage in a rotating way, first put your hand on the upper end of your ear, then put your hand on your forehead and back of your head.
4. Hold the back of your head with your left hand, then put your thumb and fingers spread out with your right hand on your forehead and move up slowly and steadily until you cross the hairline. The fingertips of both hands are pulled from the middle to the sides along the hairline to the tip of the ear, and the pulling wire is gradually moved backwards, from the top of the head to the sides. The thumb and forefinger rub along the helix, then push the ear forward, press the ear hole and buckle it on both sides of the head. Gently push the palm slowly and forcefully for 3 times, and then slowly release it.
5. Insert your hands and fingers into your hair, hold your hair with your fingers together and lift it gently. Grab your shoulders with both hands, 20 times. Hit your head with your hands folded, your palms are empty, your wrists are relaxed, and your wrists are shaking rapidly. Apply force to the outside of the little finger, hit the head and gently buckle the scalp from the top of the head to the neck.
Four head massage methods that can best improve temperament
Step 1: close your fingers, gently press your temples with your fingertips, and circle clockwise for 6 times; Turn counterclockwise for six more times.
Step2: Put your hands side by side on your forehead, and press your fingers uniformly from the center line of your eyebrows. The route of pressing is: the center of the eyebrows (in reflexology, this part reflects the pressing point of the cervical vertebra) → the midline of the forehead (lymphatic system) → the midline of the head (pituitary gland) → at Baihui point 10 times (the center of the head controls the energy of the whole body) → and finally at Fengchi point 10 times (the hairline behind the pillow is depressed).
Step3: Place your hands side by side on your forehead, and gently press from the center line of the eyebrows to both sides in a way that your fingertips are arranged neatly until you reach the temple. Repeat this action 6 times.
Step4: Massage the scalp with both hands and four fingers, starting from the occipital bone at the back of the head and gradually going up until the whole scalp is massaged. There is no limit to the number of massages, as long as you feel that your scalp is relaxed.
Step 5: Cover your ears with your hands, put your fingers behind your head, keep your fingers as close as possible, and then play the back of your head with your four fingers like playing the piano, counting 36 times in your heart.
Step 6: Then, put your hand in the hair of your fingers and stick it to your scalp as much as possible. Then, clench your palm tightly into a fist and pull your hair. Continue this action until the entire scalp is stretched.
Step 7: Finally, do a "grooming" action. The method is to bend your fingers slightly, comb your hair from your forehead to the back of your head, and rub your scalp while combing your hair. Repeat this action at least 10 times.