Is your belly always bloated? Beware of constipation, press the 4 acupoints to relieve constipation

She has a normal weight and slender limbs, but she has a small belly that doesn't fit her body? Chinese medicine practitioners say that annoying lower abdominal problems may be a sign of poor gastrointestinal digestion and constipation. If you are a busy office worker and want to get rid of belly fat, you might as well develop the habit of massaging the corresponding acupoints on the abdomen and back. This is a good way to effectively promote intestinal motility, enhance metabolism, and make your lower abdomen flat again!

Do you feel uncomfortable with a bulging and bloated lower abdomen? It could be constipation.

Chinese medicine practitioner Tian Yimin wrote in her book "PaPaShou: Follow the Beautiful Chinese Medicine Practitioner to Do Lymphatic Drainage" Eliminate edema. Local body shaping. The book "Fight Cellulite" mentions that constipation is a common secret problem for many working women. Not only can they not go to the toilet smoothly every day, but even if they feel the urge to defecate, they have to stay in the toilet for at least 10 minutes before they can have any effect. As a result of long-term constipation, not only is the lower abdomen prone to bulging, but the stomach will also often feel bloated and uncomfortable, affecting concentration.

In fact, if you want to improve constipation problems, in addition to developing a balanced diet and supplementing high-fiber fruits and vegetables to promote gastrointestinal motility and improve digestive system function. Properly following the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and tapping the corresponding acupoints can also help regulate and unclog the intestines and regain a good figure.

Say goodbye to stool retention! Chinese medicine practitioner: Pressing the right 4 acupoints will have a good effect

As for the specific approach? Dr. Tian Yimin shared that people can take their favorite essential oil or massage oil, about the size of a $10 coin, and put it on their palms. Then rub your hands together to generate heat, and use your fingertips or a magic pat stick to gently tap the following four acupuncture points. This is a good self-care option:

The Dachangshu point is located on the back. To locate the point, bend over first and find the point 1.5 inches lateral to the fourth lumbar spinous process, about the width of two fingers, and slightly level with the highest point of the lateral pelvic spine. (Photo/Provided by Happiness Culture)

★ Large Intestine Shu Point

Method of finding the acupoint: The Dachangshu acupoint is located on the back. When finding the acupoint, bend over first and find the acupoint 1.5 inches lateral to the fourth lumbar spinous process, about the width of two fingers, and slightly level with the highest point of the lateral pelvic spine.

Benefits: The large intestine point can improve symptoms such as digestion, diarrhea, abdominal distension, and enteritis.

Tianshu point is located 2 inches away from the navel, about the size of three fingers, one on each side. (Photo/Provided by Happiness Culture)

★Tianshu Point

Method of finding the acupoint: Tianshu acupoint is located 2 inches away from the navel, about the position of three fingers, one on each side.

Benefits: Tianshu point can improve minor spleen and stomach problems, promote gastrointestinal motility, and relieve symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal distension.

The Daheng point is located 4 inches away from the navel, about the position of five fingers, one on each side. (Photo/Provided by Happiness Culture)

★Da Heng acupoint

Method of acupuncture point location: Daheng point is located 4 inches away from the navel, about the position of five fingers, one on each side.

Benefits: Daheng acupoint can effectively relieve symptoms such as constipation and intestinal discomfort.

The Qihai point is located 1.5 inches below the navel, about two fingers away. (Photo/Provided by Happiness Culture)

★Qi Hai Point

Acupoint location: Qihai point is located 1.5 inches below the navel, about two fingers away.

Benefits: Qihai point can promote qi and blood circulation in the abdomen, improve intestinal discomfort, gastroptosis and other symptoms.