By self-treatment of acupuncture points, we mean the pressure of a precise point on the body with a finger (usually the thumb) so that this produces energetic well-being.
According to the Chinese and Traditional Chinese Medicine, 365 acupuncture points are distributed on our body.
These points are located on the energy channels, the twelve meridians, where the body's energy, Qi, flows.
The point most used and which most creates a state of well-being is Stomach 36, located 3 cun (unit of measurement corresponding to the tip of the thumb) below the joint spacing of the knee on the anterior crest of the tibia.
It is called Zu San Li, or three distances from the foot and is called "centenarians' point" precisely because its varied indications seem to make people live for a long time, precisely one hundred years. In fact, Chinese soldiers were allowed to stop during the march to press Stomach 36.
Its functions are very vast because it is the point that balances the Yin and Yang of the organs and the body, which is why it is considered the point of greatest homeostasis. It regulates and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, strengthens the Lungs, moistens the Large Intestine, strengthens the immune system, benefits the teeth, helps in case of knee weakness.
The combination of treating this point with bergamot essential oil (always diluted in the right proportions in a carrier oil) is useful, but advice should always be given to an expert naturopath. (Never improvise!) Always support a healthy lifestyle, because as the Chinese said: 一日千里: Every day, 1000 steps. Nutrition and physical activity are the two pillars that guarantee our body stays straight and healthy.
The 1000 steps are a particular activity, very slow and contemplative, almost meditative, which allow you to move but do not agitate the Spleen too much.
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