Meridian Massage for Weight Loss (Continued): Thighs to Feet and Precautions for Massage

> 11. **Thigh Slimming Massage Method**

① First, perform stomping exercises. Lie flat on your back and raise both legs to a 90-degree angle with your body.

Raise both legs as high as possible, as if pedaling a bicycle, keeping your legs straight when extending them.

Strengthen your lower back. Then pull your legs in, bringing your thighs as close to your abdomen as possible. This movement should be done slowly.

Repeat the alternating left and right movements 30 times. The movements should be rhythmic, neither too fast nor too slow.

② Perform exercises that involve spreading and bringing your legs together in conjunction with abdominal breathing. Begin by lying flat on your back.

Slowly raise both feet to a 45-degree angle, inhale for 4 seconds, then exhale for 4 seconds.

From the original 45-degree angle position, spread your legs 90 degrees to the sides. Inhale for 4 seconds while bringing your legs back together.

With your feet extended, take 4 seconds to exhale while extending your feet 90 degrees. After repeating this 10 times, lower your feet.

③ First, perform five strong local needling treatments along the Bladder Meridian on the posterior side of the foot, from top to bottom.

Stimulate. Then, perform five strong meridian stimulations along the lumbar spine from top to bottom on the back. Then, from the bladder...

Rub the affected areas to the left and right sides, performing local stimulation 10 times on each side.

> 12. **Knee Slimming Massage Method**

First, use both thumbs to press the following points in sequence: inner and outer knee eyes, Xiyangguan, Dubi, Xuehai, and Ququan.

Apply pressure to each acupoint 3-5 times. Then, use your thumb or other fingers to pinch and press the knee area. Repeat 20 times.

Next, repeat until the muscles feel warm. Finally, place both hands on either side of the knees.

> 13. **Calf Slimming Massage Method**

① First, gently stimulate the Kidney Meridian of the Foot with a brush from top to bottom 10 times. Then, massage 3 points above the inner ankle.

Apply pressure to the inner side of the calf with your thumb at a rate of 10 times every 5 seconds or more, applying pressure to the acupoint.

Stimulate the acupoint by applying pressure with your thumb at least 5 times every 5 seconds in the depression above the sole of the foot.

Stimulate. Then use a brush to perform a crescent-shaped stimulation on the soles of the feet. Then, from below the shoulder blades on the back...

Starting from the lumbar spine, apply strong meridian stimulation along the spine from top to bottom, then continue along the spine...

Using the calf bone as the midline, push and rub outwards to the left and right sides, 10 times on each side. Finally, sprinkle talcum powder on the calves.

Hold your calves with both palms and rub them simultaneously, moving downwards on the outside of the foot and upwards on the inside. Note that...

Apply firm pressure to the inside of your calves; this is crucial. Rub for at least 3 minutes.

② Sit on a chair with your feet together, thighs and calves forming a right angle. Use several thick books.

Place it on your knee, and then perform the following foot exercises in sequence: Raise your heels as high as possible, from your knee to your foot.

Keep your toes straight, then lower them back down. Repeat 10 times, making sure your knees are together.

Take the book down, then stand up, with your left foot on the ground and your right toes pointed straight out. Rotate your ankle left, right, up, and down.

Stand on your right foot, point your left toes and rotate your ankle, alternating between left and right feet 10 times. Sit down and bend your knees.

With your right knee slightly bent and fists half-clenched, gently pat your right calf with both hands alternately, then switch to your left knee, alternating between the two sides.

Clap 20 times. Finally, try walking on your toes.

③ Sit upright, and use your hands to knead along the bladder meridian from the heel to the Weizhong acupoint, repeating 10 times.

Next, use the hypothenar eminence to continuously roll and squeeze the back of the calf from bottom to top, repeating 10 times.

Then, use the pad of your thumb to press on the following acupoints: Fuyang, Chengshan, Chengjin, Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan, Weizhong, and Weiyang.

Apply pressure to each acupoint several times, avoiding forceful pressing; use moderate pressure. Then, gather your hands around your ankles and move upwards.

Use a tightening and loosening gripping motion, moving down to the knee joint, repeating 10 times. Finally, open both hands with the tiger's mouth (the space between the thumb and index finger) wide.

Open the foot in an arc shape, starting from the heel and pushing towards the popliteal crease, repeating 10 times.

> 14. Foot massage for weight loss

① Take samples from the foot, kidney, bladder, ureter, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, heart, spleen, and kidney respectively.

The reflex zones for the upper glands, thyroid gland, neck, and upper and lower body lymph nodes are respectively treated with finger pushing and acupressure.

Apply firm pressure to the reflex zones 10-15 times. Finally, repeat the finger-pressing motion on the kidneys, bladder, and ureters.

Five times in the reflection zone.

②Take a spot on the second toe where the Stomach Meridian passes through, and apply strong local stimulation to induce a certain degree of pain in the area.

**V. Precautions for Massage Weight Loss**

Massage weight loss therapy uses traditional Chinese medicine massage techniques on the body of obese patients.

Massage the areas targeted for weight loss, focusing on stimulating specific acupoints to achieve the desired effect.

This is a purely natural therapy that effectively eliminates accumulated body fat, thereby achieving the goal of weight loss.

Massage for weight loss involves massaging along the meridians throughout the body, including localized massage.

The internal environment of the human body is regulated through the use of stimulating techniques such as pushing, pressing, kneading, and rubbing.

Body shaping effectively eliminates fat accumulated in the body or in specific areas, resulting in a healthier and more attractive physique.

When performing massage for weight loss, the practitioner should pay attention to the following:

① After receiving massage therapy for weight loss, the functional relationships between the internal organs will change.

A series of changes occur, and to achieve a negative energy balance, things cannot proceed as usual.

Eating until you are completely full is recommended. After this treatment, most people can adhere to the treatment and it will proceed relatively smoothly.

You will gradually return to a normal weight. However, you should follow your doctor's dietary advice and develop good eating habits.

It helps with nutrition and supplementation of essential nutrients. Massage for weight loss primarily uses various massage techniques to act on the body.

The body has a regulating effect on the functions of the internal organs and meridians, coupled with a reasonable diet that does not deviate from natural habits.

It is habitual and therefore has no toxic side effects. After treatment, the meridians and blood circulation are unobstructed, and metabolism is active.

The patient felt generally comfortable and energetic, and did not experience fatigue. This treatment method...

During treatment, if one excessively pursues rapid weight loss while neglecting nutritional supplementation, palpitations may occur.

Symptoms include shortness of breath and fatigue. Therefore, during weight loss, it is important to avoid a monotonous diet and pay attention to a nutritious meal plan.

In addition to controlling daily calorie intake, comprehensiveness and diversity are also essential.

Ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients such as protein, minerals, and vitamins. This will help with weight loss.

At the same time, neither mental nor physical strength will be affected.

②During weight loss, necessary laboratory tests should be performed regularly.

Obese individuals should have regular blood and urine tests, blood glucose tests, and blood lipid tests so that doctors can monitor their condition.

General health status. For patients with a high degree of obesity, regular electrocardiograms, cardiac function tests, and liver and gallbladder B-cell tests should be performed.

Advanced medical examination. This allows doctors to observe the condition of various parts of the patient's body in order to make a decision.

Determine whether further changes to the patient's dietary nutrition structure and calorie supply are necessary. During treatment...

During the process, it is also necessary to frequently measure weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and six measurements (neck, chest, abdomen, buttocks, chest, abdomen, and hips).

(Feet, upper arms, etc.), and subcutaneous fat thickness, etc.

**Six** Advantages of Massage for Weight Loss

① Obese individuals with hypertension are unlikely to lose weight, and their hypertension is also unlikely to subside.

Stable. Meridian massage for weight loss reduces calorie intake and lowers blood cholesterol levels.

And the decrease in triglyceride concentration and the increase in high-density lipoprotein are beneficial to the blood flow in hardened arteries.

The blood vessels softened and recovered. After treatment, the patient increased their fluid intake, which reduced blood viscosity and facilitated blood vessel softening.

Reduced peripheral resistance facilitates blood perfusion to all tissues, thus reducing the workload on the heart.

Good, blood flow has returned to normal.

② Obese patients with coronary heart disease can effectively control their food intake through meridian massage for weight loss.

Increasing blood lipid levels can improve blood circulation and enhance blood supply to the myocardium.

Improvement, relieving myocardial hypoxia, enhancing myocardial contractility, improving cardiac function, and restoring the body's ability to function properly.

The body's energy pumps are revitalized and active, and health is restored. Because many weight loss methods...

Patients are advised to increase their physical activity, especially obese patients with coronary heart disease.

There are certain difficulties and risks involved. Using massage for weight loss, however, eliminates the need for increased exercise and is suitable for those with...

This is very suitable for patients with coronary heart disease. It not only helps with weight loss but also serves as a treatment and preventative measure.

Effective methods to prevent coronary heart disease.

③ Massage techniques for weight loss act directly on the skin, thus improving blood circulation in the skin.

It improves circulation and enhances the skin's repair and regeneration capabilities, thus increasing skin elasticity. It also helps to alleviate...

While increasing body weight, it also causes skin contraction, resulting in good recovery of skin tension and elasticity after treatment, generally without adverse effects.

Further surgery is needed to remove the excess skin.