Acupuncture and Natural Therapies Options for Digestive Disorders

Bloating, Gas, Abdominal Pain, Fatigue, Constipation, & Heartburn?


It is estimated that approximately 6 million Canadians experience digestive problems on an ongoing basis. This is due to the harmful repercussions of the standard Canadian diet on our population coupled with the high level of stress that the average Canadian experiences. 
Digestive problems can range from minor annoyances, such as gas and bloating, to life-threatening illnesses, such as crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, unremitting diarrhea, and various cancers that target digestive organs. 

Whatever the case, it is always worth being proactive about our digestive health. The information contained here on acupuncture and natural therapies should definitely get you going in the right direction, not only with your digestion but also with your health in general. 

 1. Constipation:
 The standard Canadian diet can easily lead to chronic constipation. This diet is low in fiber and antioxidants and high in difficult to digest additives and refined ingredients. Many, many people are constipated and they don’t even know it. They may have regular bowel movements, but they are still not flushing their systems thoroughly, which creates intestinal toxicity. Intestinal cleansing is often a top priority in healing numerous chronic health problems. There are several natural herbal remedies and nutritional supplements that can relieve constipation and heal the underlying imbalances. 
  • Chinese herbal formulas such as ma zi ren wan and run chang wan are gentle laxatives that are not habit forming. 
  • Aloe vera juice reduces inflammation and promotes peristalsis (smooth muscle contraction in the bowel). 
  • Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal complex that gently eases constipation and removes stagnant waste from the intestines. 
  • Psyllium husk is a high fiber product that alleviates constipation. 
  • Flax meal and seed are excellent high fiber sources for constipation. 
  • Senna leaf is useful for severe constipation. 
2. Diarrhea: 
Chronic diarrhea can be dangerous for your health. It is still one of the leading causes of death in the world. Diarrhea is related to spleen weakness or intestinal inflammation. It is always a top treatment priority to heal this condition. Stress and anxiety can trigger regular bouts of diarrhea, as can processed and refined foods. Here are a few basic remedies for diarrhea: 
  • Chinese herbal formulas such as bu zhong yi qi tang (ginseng and astragalus), si jun qi tang (4 Gentlemen), liu jun zi tang (6 Gentlemen), and jin gui shen qi tang (rehmannia 8) are helpful for alleviating diarrhea due to deficiency. Tong xie yao feng, Isatis Cooling, and jia wei xiao yao wan are helpful for diarrhea due to heat and inflammation. 
  • Western herbs such as slippery elm, chamomile, peppermint, and ginger harmonize and soothe the stomach to stop diarrhea. 
  • Probiotics such as acidophilus are useful as long-term adjuncts in treating diarrhea. 
3. Bloating and gas: These symptoms tend to arise from eating too much or too fast, excessive stress, refined foods, coffee and alcohol, and sugar. Aside from slowing down and eating less of these foods, here are a few herbal suggestions: 
  • Chai hu shu gan wan -- the quintessential Chinese formula for the combination of stress and gas. 
  • Xiao yao wan -- Excellent for digestive problems that arise during menses and excessive stress. 
  • Liu jun zi tang -- Strengthens the spleen and takes phlegm out of the gut, which is often related to gas and bloating. 
  • Acidophilus and bifidus -- Bloating and gas can be related to candida overgrowth, which is a pathological yeast that causes an array of physical and emotional imbalances. 
4. Irritable bowel Syndrome: 

 IBS is a very common problem that affects millions of Canadians. Doctors will often diagnose IBS when the patient’s symptoms don’t seem to match up with anything else, so they call it irritable bowel. This disorder is characterized by bowels fluctuating from constipation to diarrhea with intermittent abdominal pain or distention. People with IBS tend to be sensitive to a variety of foods including high fiber foods, refined sugar, wheat, and gluten products. Symptoms can continue indefinitely and can be resistant to conventional treatments.We have several patients came for acupuncture for IBS , usually with very positive results. Acupuncture theory asserts that IBS typically involves a disharmony between the liver and the spleen. The liver becomes hyperactive due to stress, anger, and frustration, which causes it to weaken the spleen, causing loose bowels and fatigue. Treatment involves relaxing the liver and strengthening the spleen. 
  • Herbal formulas such as Irritease by K’An Herbals and Isatis Cooling by Health Concerns have proven helpful. 
In general, committing to twice a week acupuncture treatment for 6-10 visits, depending upon the severity and duration of your symptoms, and you will see the improvement with the acupuncture treatment by Jarry(Chinese acupuncturist since 1989).
  • Acidophilus and bifidus can be helpful, as many people with IBS also have candida 
  • Chamomile and peppermint have a soothing effect on the gut and can reduce irritation 
Most digestive disorders respond very well to consistent acupuncture treatment. Making dietary changes that restore and detoxify the gut also enhances treatment progress. Digestion is one of the main reference points for gauging one’s overall health. If there are weaknesses or imbalances here, it is likely that one’s overall health is compromised. Maintaining healthy digestion is an essential component in our quest for optimal health.

Why do I need acupuncture or other natural therapies for my heartburn , why not just take the popular anti-acid medicines like Nexium, Prevacid, Dexilant which may works faster?

Let's take a quick look of the side effects with NEXIUM
People suffering from persistent heartburn and acid reflux disease may turn to AstraZeneca's Nexium (esomerazole) for treatment and relief. But, studies show long-term use of this prescription medication can cause fractures, kidney disease,dementia and other serious side effects. Also since you start taking Nexium, you have to be very careful when you want to stop it. Stopping Nexium (Esomeprazole) Suddenly Can Cause Severe Heartburn.
Don't want any of these side effects, call Oriental Acupuncture Clinic at 416-800-3978 today and start your natural cures and remedies right away, with our acupuncturist's 30+ years clinical experience, you will feel the difference!




Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure control

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke, increase the risk of kidney failure. It can narrow and block arteries, as well as strain and weaken the body's organs. 

In 2014, 17.7% of Canadians aged 12 and older(5.3 million people) reported being diagnosed with high blood pressure.Middle-aged Canadians face a stagging 90 percent chance of developing the condition.

 As we know that the drugs used to treat it must be taken daily, usually for a lifetime. And they may have side effects, such as fatigue, depression and dizziness. 

 So more and more patients are looking for alternatives for relieving hypertension. And ancient Chinese acupuncture does indeed lower blood pressure. At Oriental Acupuncture Clinic, a substantial number of our patients have responded very well with the acupuncture treatments.


And also acupuncture's benefit can be long lasting with keeping the right lifestyle or proper diet.  Usually the patients take at lease twice a week treatments(30'/session) and for at lease 6 to 8 weeks to see the improvement.  Same high blood pressure, but each individual has different cause of high blood pressure, so with the  TCM practitioners' right diagnosis is very important, find out the real cause of the condition and get the proper treatment is the key. 



Call Oriental Acupuncture Clinic today at 416-800-3978 
to set up your first appointment!
Healing from the root, beyond treating symptoms.
So you can experience greater health and well-being!

With Jarry's 29 years clinical experience, you will feel the difference.

Lymphatic drainage massage for Obesity,Varicose Vein,Stress and Insomnia etc. sub-health conditions

Nowadays more and more people are concerned about "toxins" inside our body, which can cause obesity,varicose vein,stress,Insomnia etc. sub-health conditions. The lymphatic system plays an very important role in our body's detox.

 Neck pain? Small pimple under armpit?Smell heavier than usual? Ankle, facial swelling? or Mamma accessoria? These signals are likely to be pulled out of the lymphatic system!
The lymphatic system is a complex drainage or “sewer” system that consists of glands, lymph nodes, the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils. Its role is to cleanse our cells by absorbing excess fluids, fats, and toxins from our tissues and into the blood where it can eventually be filtered out by the liver and kidneys.
The lymph circulation gives the toxin a sufficient chance of contact with the surface of the body's powerful detoxification cells. More than 99% of the soluble toxins and the metabolized waste can be removed by the lymphatic system. If the accumulation of toxins is the root cause of the diseases, then the exclusion of the toxins is a key point of the health. For detox, many people will only think of intestinal tract, but didn't realize the importance of lymph. The lymphatic system can recognize bacteria, viruses, diseased cells, such as cancer cells, etc., and kill them, prevent disease, cancer. These waste have to rely on "lymph" to be discharged.
Unfortunately, due to our toxic burden, nutritional deficiencies, and relative inactivity, this system has become increasingly polluted. If you suffer from any of the following, it may be a sign your lymphatic system is clogged and needs a serious cleanse:
  • Skin conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Unexplained injuries
  • Excess weight or cellulite
  • Headaches
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Sinus infections
  • Digestive disorders
What cause the sluggish Lymphatic system?

 1. Poor blood circulation, which cause the poor lymphatic detoxifying metabolism;

 2. Stress, fatigue, anxiety,negative emotions produce more toxins than the body can detoxify, resulting in worse body function and get in a vicious circle;

 3. Intake of salt too much, bad habits, such as staying up late, irregular diet

 4. Environmental factors, such as toxic or some carcinogenic decoration materials
5. Had serious illness or other reasons such as poor immunity etc.

Our body's lymphatic system is very complicated, of which the most responsive to our health is: Neck(cervical) lymph, Armpit(axillary) lymph,Groin(inguinal) lymph.

Neck(cervical) lymph: Connected with the arteries, cervical spine, shoulder and neck, clavicle, head and axillary lymph, Neck lymph plays an important role in our body.

The whole body of the lymphatic vessels are pooled in the neck, waiting to be discharged. If the neck lymphatic system obstruction, neck will become shorter, facial swelling, and further lead to shoulder and neck stiffness and other issues

So improve the neck lymphatic function, it will improve the below conditions:

1. insomnia, dizziness, headache, facial color dark yellow dull;

2. frozen shoulder, shoulder and neck pain, easy to pillow, memory loss;

3. poor brain blood circulation, lack of oxygen.

4. neck lymph nodes swelling , acne;

5. easy to form melanin, precipitation long spot;

6. sore throat, double chin;

7. Prevention of Alzheimer's disease, heart and brain disease.


Armpit(axillary) lymph

For women, axillary lymph is particularly important. As we know the surgery for the breast cancer, together with the axillary lymph nodes cut off.

Mamma accessoria is the most obvious symptoms of Axillary lymph node clogging , in fact, it is the accumulation of metabolites and the formation of the mass. It may cause breast pain, further, may also lead to breast cancer.

The benefits of axillary lymphatic drainage: 

1. promote metabolism, detoxification;

2. prevent chest disease: mamma accessoria, breast pain or breast cancer;

3. reduce the armpit waste;

4. enhance immunity and enhance heart blood supply.

Groin(inguinal) lymph the largest reproductive system of the whole system of detoxification, when women have fibroids, ovarian cysts, cervical erosion, irregular menstruation, and a series of symptoms, are derived from inguinal lymphatic blockage.You can observe all the groin lymph clogging when you wipe the groin by hand and feel the internal pain or grooming, or legs get tired quickly when walking or climbing stairs , it can also affect the kidney. 


The benefits of groin lymphatic drainage:

1. metabolic pelvic garbage toxins.

2. improve renal function, female reproductive health.

3. prevent lower limb obesity.

4. prevent gynecological uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts.

5. promote hormones, improve sex life.

6. prevent gynecological inflammation.

7. improve the blood circulation of limbs.

8. improve the lower limb circulation, prevent inguinal enlargement.

9. improve the numbness of the legs

11 ways to detoxify your lymphatic system: 

  1. Sleep: pressure hormones cause the body to accumulate fat, reduce the lymphatic function. Adequate and high quality sleep, can reduce stress hormones.

  2. Massage can improve the lymph circulation. A lymphatic drainage massage is one easy way to detoxify your lymph system as a skilled practitioner will stimulate circulation and drain fat, fluids, toxins, and other waste products away from your cells for proper elimination.

Toronto's Oriental acupuncture clinic Emily's "Lymphatic Drainage Massage" can effectively regulate the body's lymphatic system, improve blood circulation, metabolic excretion, great care for Obesity, varicose veins, cold hands and feet, stress, insomnia etc. sub-health crowd. 

Booking www.Oclinic.ca or SMS: 647-230-2907 (Emily)


3. Bath / foot bath at night before going to bed, hot bath, or foot bath, the appropriate rubbing the skin and lymphatic concentration, can stimulate the lymph circulation, so that the body sweating, can promote the discharge of lymphotoxin.

  4. Exercises: the most effective way to improve the lymph circulation

  Stretching exercise, aerobic exercise helps to circulate the lymph, including yoga, pilates, walking, bouncing. The study found that the simple act of lightly bouncing up and down on a “mini trampoline”, the lymphatic system organs will be activated and the flow of lymph fluid increased by 14 times,which is the perfect movement for stimulating lymph flow, and toning other detoxification organs as well.

  5. deep breathing deep breathing can make the muscles, especially when the abdominal muscles to stretch, the increase in oxygen, can also compress the flow of lymph fluid.

  6. A hot and cold shower can stimulate the flow of lymph. Caution is required when using this therapy if you have a heart condition or are pregnant.

  7. avoid toxins : avoid long-term exposure to pesticides, insecticides, decoration materials released by toxins, dyes and so on. Reduce the stress.
  
  8. Eat foods that promote lymph flow
Eating a clean, nutrient rich, and mostly raw food diet rooted in produce is the first step to promoting healthy lymph flow. Some particularly cleansing foods for the lymphatic system include:
  • Dark leafy greens
  • Low sugar fruits
  • Garlic
  • Ground flaxseed
  • Seaweed
  • Algae
  • Chia
  • Avocados
  • Cranberries
  • Walnuts
  • Brazil nuts
  • Almonds
These types of foods will help provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, EFA’s, and enzymes to cleanse your lymphatic system more efficiently.

   9.Take herbs that stimulate lymph flow

 Herbs are great natural stimulators, and when used appropriately can be very useful for kickstarting various areas of the body. Your lymphatic system is no different.
Some great herbs to consider for teas, juices, and more include:
  • Echinacea
  • Astragalus
  • Goldenseal
  • Wild indigo root
  • Red clover
  • Pokeroot
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
10. An infrared sauna is also an excellent and easy option, as the sweat excreted through your skin can help release the toxic burden on your lymphatic system and allow it to work more effectively.

11. Acupuncture, an ancient and effective TCM treatment, also helps open up pathways (meridians) in your body to help stimulate lymph flow and help remove toxins from the body.




Call Oriental Acupuncture Clinic today at 416-800-3978 

or Text:416-655-1311

to set up your first appointment!
Healing from the root, beyond treating symptoms.
So you can experience greater health and well-being!

With Jarry's 30+ years clinical experience, you will feel the difference.

Why I still got flu after flu vaccine

Flu season is coming, we always hear some people complaint that:" I got the flu shot, why I still caught the flu..." 

 The studies show flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by about 50%  to 60% among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are like the vaccine viruses. If the flu viruses the flu vaccine is designed to protect against match the flu viruses spreading in the community,we might get substantial benefits from vaccination,but during years when the flu vaccine is not well matched to circulating viruses, it’s possible that no benefit from flu vaccination may be observed. 
If the flu vaccine doesn't work then what we can do to protect ourselves from the flu in the flu season.Usually taking 2 cloves garlic with some vinegar everyday can protect us from those flu viruses. Or having this natural "flu shot" recipe from Oriental Clinic and get the Natural Cures & Remedies from your comfortable home.
 

Want to treat it from the root, check  Acupuncture & Herbs Boost Immunity Power Naturally

中医针灸治疗花粉过敏有效吗？



每当花粉期到来时，来问诊的过敏患者就很多。针灸治疗花粉过敏症疗效确切，见效迅速，无副作用，解除症状在一息之间。
中医在治疗过敏症上面有了悠久的历史和详细的记载。早在两千多年前，中国就有对过敏性鼻炎的详细论述。《灵枢‧本神论》中记载：“肺气虚，则鼻塞不利”。中医认为，花粉过敏症是感受时令病邪的侵袭阻碍了肺气，肺气不得肃降，邪气浮扰清窍引起鼻塞、流涕、喷嚏、眼痒、耳痒、颚痒、舌痒、皮疹，甚至出现咳嗽、哮喘等，又称之为“鼻鼽”。

汤熨针石 别有正方

中医治疗花粉过敏症的方法众多，常见的有中药和针灸。在隋代《诸病源候论》中有提出：“肺气通于鼻。肺脏为风冷所乘，则鼻气不和，津液壅塞，而为鼻。冷搏于血气，停结鼻内，故变生肉。其汤熨针石，别有正方。”
使用针灸治疗花粉过敏症的穴位有：风门、心俞穴、肩中俞、前关（下关穴前0.5cm处，刺蝶颚神经节）。可采用近处配穴刺迎香、印堂、上星；远端配穴加列缺、尺泽、曲池。如果患者出现咳嗽、哮喘、皮肤瘙痒，需要医师辩证后加减配穴治疗。

针灸治疗 三大优势

针灸治疗花粉过敏症共有三大优势。第一，疗效快，一般针灸当天见效，甚至比注射和口服西药见效还要快。第二，无毒副作用。第三，和中药一样，具有扶正祛邪之功，更会提高抗病能力。
临床发现，“每个人对针灸的接受程度不同，有的快，有的慢一些。”一般扎完之后，患者就有感觉，不适感明显减弱、整个人舒服多了，有的接受好的患者，甚至扎一次就好。常见的是连续扎针2-3次，基本上完全摆脱恼人的发痒、喷嚏、鼻塞症状。对于特别严重的花粉过敏症，需要每周扎2-3次，直到花期结束。本着28年中医针灸经验，东方针灸诊所刘医师仁心仁术为广大患者服务，诊所电话：416-800-3978

《黄帝内经》关于飲食五味調養五臟

《黄帝内经》关于飲食五味調養五臟：
"毒藥攻邪，五榖為養，五果為助，五畜為益、五菜為充，氣味合而服之，以補精益氣。此五者，有辛酸甘苦鹹，各有所利，或散或收，或緩或急，或堅或軟，四時五臟，病隨五味所宜也。"

《黄帝内经》中的“五菜”为葵甘、韭酸、藿咸、薤苦、葱辛，并非是特指，而是泛指各种蔬菜。 


一般来说，各种蔬菜在古代作为饥荒时的补充而存在。而在现代，蔬菜则是我们的餐桌上不可或缺的存在。在秋季，多食蔬菜可以疏通气息，易于通便，滋润秋燥; 

五谷:即粟、豆 、麻、麦、稻。古代所指的五种谷物。“五谷”，古代有多种不同说法，最主要的有两种：一种指稻、黍、稷、麦、菽；另一种指麻、黍、稷、麦、菽。 

五果:《灵枢经五味》：“五果：枣甘、李酸、栗咸、杏苦、桃辛。”《素问藏气法时论》：“五谷为养，五果为助”。五果即：李、杏、枣、桃、栗。 

五畜:指牛、犬、羊、猪、鸡等五种畜类肉。《素问·脏气法时论》：“五畜为益。” 

五菜：“五菜”是指各类菜蔬，能营养人体、充实脏气，使体内各种营养素更完善，更充实。菜蔬种类多，根、茎、叶、花、瓜、果均可食用。它们富含胡萝卜素、维生素C和B族维生素，也是膳食纤维的主要来源。 

讲究膳食平衡，“五谷为养、五果为助、五畜为益、五菜为充”。
稻、麦、黍、稷、菽五种粮食作物。黍指玉米，也包括黄米，稷指粟（红高粱），菽指豆类。我们可以把这类食物统称为五谷杂粮。 其中小米最被国人推崇，小米属热性，黄色，最补脾胃，早晨食用好。同时，米属凉性，尤其适合在傍晚食用，可以多吃一些。而面属热性，最补心气，冬种夏收，夏季食用最好。

黍麻菽麥稷
甘酸鹹苦辛
入脾入肝入腎入心入肺

枣甘、李酸、栗咸、杏苦、桃辛
枣李栗杏桃
甘酸鹹苦辛
入脾入肝入腎入心入肺

牛犬豬羊雞
甘酸鹹苦辛
入脾入肝入腎入心入肺

葵甘、韭酸、藿咸、薤苦、葱辛
葵韭藿薤葱
甘酸鹹苦辛
入脾入肝入腎入心入肺

食肉者勇猛而悍，（比如草原人）
食谷者智慧而巧，（比如汉人）
食气者神明而寿，（比如练气术士）
不食者不死而神。（不食并非不与外界交流，而是全身毛孔精神都能吸取天地“真炁”，最终天人合一）

四十七八两眼花花 中医针灸名家养眼护眼秘诀


老花眼又称“视敏度功能衰退症”，

最直接表现为近距离阅读模糊、看报纸看不清，

 眼睛疲劳、酸胀、多泪、

畏光、干涩及伴生头痛晕眩等症状。

俗话说“四十七八，两眼花花”，

中老年人常说的“眼力差多了”、“眼神不济了”

都属老花眼典型症状。

《黄帝内经·灵枢》_天年 

五十歲 "肝氣始衰，肝葉始薄，膽汁始滅，目始不明"

老花眼还会随着年龄的增长而增加，

45岁，眼睛老化度数为100度；

55岁，眼睛老化度数为200度；

60岁，眼睛老化度数为250度到300度；

60岁往上，老化度数一般就不再加深。

很多人觉得老化眼没关系，

但是它给我们的生活造成的困扰却不小，

老化眼会导致视物不清、眼疲劳、眼干涩、

 睡眠质量低、恶心头痛等症状。

另外还会引发其他并发症，导致白内障、青光眼，

许多人会忽略对老花眼的治疗，

而造成中老年众多疾病的发生。

如：眼部疾病恶化导致白内障、

视网膜黄斑病变、青光眼等，

脏腑功能衰退导致糖尿病、

骨病、心脑血管病等恶性的疾病的发生。

如何防患于未然，改善老花眼症状呢？

一、针灸界泰斗，针灸大师

国家级名老中医贺普仁的养眼护眼秘诀 


    2010年3月31日晚，央视《中华医药》节目介绍了针灸大师国家名中医贺普仁的养眼护眼秘诀《转眼球，得好视力》。我们不妨试试贺老的经验。一定要坚持经常做，才有养眼护眼的良效。     

有着“天下第一针”美誉的针灸大师名叫贺普仁，八十五岁高龄的他仍在坚持每天为慕名而来的患者诊病疗疾。小小的银针在他手里依旧运用自如，患者被针刺激的感觉就如同贺老事先设计的一样慢慢有了作用。要准确地找到患者的穴位，这要归功于他的眼神。可之前的贺老，眼睛并不是这样好。 在他五十几岁的时候，贺普仁就曾患过轻度的白内障。对此病，他一不手术，二不用药。到如今，八十五岁的贺老却还能穿针引线、看报读书，是什么原因让贺老保持了这么好的眼力？
贺老他自己找到了一个小方法，每一天让眼球转起来并按摩眼眶穴位。这方法就使贺老的眼睛好了起来。



现将他的养眼护眼秘诀介绍如下：     



第一步，双目微闭

    第二步，转眼球：让眼球顺时针转36圈，

尔后再让眼球逆时针转36圈。 

    第三步，揉穴位：双手食指按摩下眼眶中间穴位

                 ——承泣穴。按摩承泣穴也可预防眼袋松弛。 

    早晚各一次。也可多做。对各种眼病均有效果。

长期坚持，可增强效果


二、国学堂之中医太美-徐文兵和梁冬对话：
多揉胆经的日月穴
可以改善花眼 
    徐文兵：五十岁 肝气虚了——“肝叶始薄，胆汁始减，目始不明”。啊，有的……有的那个观众就问了，就说我这个眼睛不明的时候怎么办？所以，今儿呢，就插一句，告诉大家一个穴位。中医很有意思，它《黄帝内经》讲了病理，然后接着就有对应的治疗方法。它不是说告诉你一个诊断，你得的什么病，然后怎么治，没治。这个目始不明啊，专门有一个穴位，就是让眼睛亮的。

    梁冬： 噢，睛明穴。

    徐文兵： 诶，睛明穴，可以。

    梁冬： 可以吗，还有呢？

    徐文兵： 围着眼睛的穴都可以，但是呢，这是个末梢，你得从根儿上。它根儿上怎么说呢？它说肝气虚了，然后呢：“……胆汁始减，肝叶始薄”。你得从根儿上治。


    梁冬： 对，从肝胆上入手。

    徐文兵： 诶，从肝胆上入手。特别这个胆呢，对眼睛影响特别大。胆的一个募穴，你想眼睛亮，你去找肝……就是胆气聚的那个地方。你给它做点按摩，啊，或者做点……在哪儿？我们说哪儿是本？

    梁冬： 啊，肚子上嘛。

    徐文兵： 身躯是本，它在哪儿？它在我们的肋骨的中间。在哪儿呢？就是在第……第七和第八肋骨中间，你就沿着这个乳头往下数，一般我们的乳头在第四、第五肋间。你往下数俩肋骨，就在这肋骨缝儿这儿，这是胆经的募穴。你眼睛觉得老花眼了，就是看不清楚的时候，你就揉揉这儿。它的上边的穴叫期门，是肝的募穴。

    如果你说:哎呀！你这个定位太复杂了，我就搞不清楚。那么很简单，把两个手搓热了，就在这个肋杈子这儿揉。搓开了以后呢，就是能促进胆汁的生成和分泌。很多人消化不好，一揉完这儿就觉得咕噜咕噜，就是肠胃开始动了......

    日月穴
    [定位] 在上腹部，当乳头直下，第７肋间隙，前正中线旁开４寸。
    [主治] 胁肋疼痛，胀满，呕吐，吞酸，呃逆，黄疸。
    [配伍] 配胆俞治胆虚；配内关、中脘治呕吐、纳呆；配期门、阳陵泉治胆石症；配支沟、丘墟治胁胀痛；配胆俞、腕骨治黄疸。
    [刺灸法] 斜刺０.５～０.８寸；可灸。
    [附注] 足太阴、少阳之会。胆经募穴。

三、如何对付老花眼？

两千多年前古代医学就认为老花眼是由于五脏六腑的自然衰老，脏腑精气不能上输以濡养目瞳所致。承光穴使头顶传来的凉湿水汽近一步受热张散，当承光穴受到刺激，会使气血进入眼部，消除老花眼的不适。因此要缓解老花眼可拍打承光穴。
承光穴的位置：位于人体的头部，当前发际正中直上2.5寸，旁开1.5寸。
做法：搓热双手，以两手心对准两侧承光，按一定节奏拍打，节奏以连续2、3次为宜，持续1~2分钟。坚持15天，会感觉眼睛有舒适感，长期坚持可改善老花眼。
除了拍打承光穴外，下面这些小方法也能起到大作用。
1、看书报和电视时，保持一定距离，时间不宜过长，防止眼肌和视力过度疲劳。
2、用热毛巾敷在眼睛上，交换几次，可使眼部血管畅流，供给眼肌氧分和营养。
3、闭着眼睛晒太阳，早上10点的太阳为佳，晒15分钟左右。
4、枸杞菊花茶，每天一杯。
饮食枸杞茶，防治老花眼。白菊花、枸杞子各5克，用开水冲泡，代茶饮，每日1剂，坚持服用3个月。有滋补肝肾、清肝明目的功效。尤适宜老花眼视物不清者。
注意：脾胃虚寒，血压过低、容易拉肚子、有炎症、腹泻，感冒发烧的人都建议不要喝枸杞子菊花茶。多伦多东方针灸诊所（416-800-3978）


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