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Author: Dr. Shin Jeong Won, Tong-In Clinic
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Editor : Sia
Hello everyone!
I'm Shin Jeong Won, doctor of Tong-in Korean Medicine Clinic.😊👋
Are you enjoying the warm spring and Family Month this May?
It seems many people have been enjoying lots of delicious food lately — we've been seeing more patients coming in with indigestion and bloating after overeating during the early May holidays!
It can be frustrating when clinics are closed on public holidays.🥺
Today, I'd like to introduce some simple acupressure massage that you can do at home with your family 💆🏻♀️.
Acupoints are specific spots along the body's energy pathways.
In traditional Korean medicine, acupuncture or moxibustion is applied to these.
Each acupoint is connected to different organs, so pressing them can have various beneficial effects.
This special massage method only requires your hands and a warm heart for your family - you can do it anytime, anywhere!
💡 Precautions before massaging
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Long nails can hurt the skin! Keep your nails short and wash your hands before starting.
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Don't press too hard. Apply gentle pressure for 3-5 seconds, aiming for a "good pain" sensation.
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If symptoms persist after acupressure, please visit a nearby clinic for a thorough examination.
1. A Mom's hand is a healing hand! Abdominal massage technique
In Korea, we say, "A mom’s hand is a healing hand."
Have you ever experienced pain subsiding in your mother's embrace? 😉
When children have stomach aches, parents often gently rub their bellies.
This not only warms the abdomen but also stimulates acupoints that can aid digestion!
🎯 Joong-Wan [Zhongwan, CV12] - for indigestion feeling after overeating
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Location: Midway between the navel and the base of the breastbone
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Benefits: Promotes digestion and relieves indigestion symptoms
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Technique: Apply gentle pressure and massage clockwise for 1-2 minutes using your fingertips. (Remember the “mom’s hand is a healing hand” feeling! 🌿)
Many studies show that stimulating this acupoint improves gastric emptying and motility in patients with functional dyspepsia.
Ever feel a tight, blocked sensation in your upper abdomen after eating oily foods or overeating?
When we apply acupuncture to the Joong-Wan point in such cases, patients often describe feeling "instantly relieved!"
Full Article: https://www.thepylonsquare.com/blogs/health-beauty/5-game-changing-acupoints-to-banish-indigestion-fast
