There’s a Japanese legend that says that once upon a time
there was a man who inherited a very valuable knowledge from his father – about
Zu San Li, “the point of longevity” or “the point of a hundred diseases”.
Following his father’s advice, this man massaged this point
everyday and lived to see the births and deaths of several emperors. Massaging
this point is one of the oldest methods of treatments in the East, which has
been practiced for several thousand years. The human body has 365 points and 12
major meridians, which is reminiscent of the amount of days and months in a
year.
The technique for this massage (acupressure, finger pressure
on specific points) is based on the teachings of the meridians and channels
that are associated with certain organs. In Chinese medicine, the body is seen
as an energy system, and a massage can affect the energy flow and the
functional activity of the organs.
Activating the point Zu San Li will give you a rejuvenating
and healing effect and will prevent aging. In China, this point is known as –
“a point of longevity”, and in Japan – “a point of hundred diseases”. On our
bodies, Zu San Li is located right beneath the kneecap.
To find it, cover the knee with the palm of the same hand.
The point is located between the nails of the little and ring finger, in a form
of a small dent between the bones. If you can’t find it this way, try sitting
on the floor with your feet firmly pressed to the floor. Pull them toward you,
without raising your feet off of the floor. You will notice a higher area below
the knee – put your finger on it and take a starting position. The point you
pressed with your finger is Zu San Li.
What is this point connected to and why do the Japanese call
it “the point of a hundred diseases”?
Zu San Li controls the work of the organs that are located
in the lower half of the body. It controls the functions of the spinal cord in
the parts that are responsible for proper functioning of the gastrointestinal
tract, digestive tract, sexual organs, kidneys, adrenal glands. By massaging Zu
San Li, you will increase the activity of the adrenal glands, which are the
most powerful glands that act as the main protectors of human health.
They excrete adrenaline, hydrocortisone and other important
hormones into the blood. If you massage the “point of longevity” on a daily
basis, you could
normalize
the functions of the adrenal glands in the body, which are:
·
normalization of blood
pressure;
·
normalization of
glucose, insulin levels;
·
suppression of
inflammatorily processes in the body;
·
regulation of the
immune system.
Other
benefits from massaging Zu San Li are:
·
improved digestion;
·
treatment of
diseases of the gastrointestinal
tract;
·
treating the
consequences of a stroke;
·
gaining confidence;
·
overcoming stress
and tension; and
·
inner stability.
It is considered that by massaging this point, a person can
cure impotence, hiccups, constipation, gastritis, and urinary incontinence. It
is also believed that this massage will improve the immune system, and that the
person will become fit and healthy for life.
This massage is best when done in the morning, before lunch.
Massage each leg nine times in a circular motion in a clockwise direction, for
about 10 minutes. Before you start, make yourself comfortable and relaxed. Calm
your breathing and concentrate on your feelings. Do the massage in a seated
position.
Immerse yourself in a state of harmony and let your healing
process begin. This massage has a stimulating effect. You can massage yourself
with your fingers or with any type of grain cereals (buckwheat, oats, rice,
etc.)
They say that if a person performs the massage in the
evening, they will lose 400 – 500 grams per week.
Be careful not to perform the massage right before going to
bed because it may cause insomnia.
You can massage the Zu San Li point every day, but it is
especially beneficial if you massage it during the New Moon.
– Be sure to massage this point in the morning, eight days
after the start of the New Moon, as described above. It will strengthen your
immunity, improve the work of the organs and slow down the aging process.
– Massaging the point before lunch will improve your memory,
the work of your cardiovascular and digestive system.
– You can massage both legs simultaneously after lunch to
relieve stress, nervousness, irritability, headaches and sleep disorders.
– In the evening, massage your legs separately in a
counterclockwise direction. This will improve your metabolism and help you with
weight loss.
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