Post Date April, 15 2023
Introduction: Hyperlipidemia is common in middle-aged and elderly people. It refers to an increase in the content of serum cholesterol or triglycerides (triacylglycerol), or both. Mild cases may have no discomfort, while severe cases may have symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, forgetfulness, and limb numbness, which are one of the main risk factors for arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It belongs to the category of blood stasis and phlegm turbidity in traditional Chinese medicine, and is caused by the dysregulation of meridians. While improving diet and medication, sticking to using a comb to scrape and massage some special acupoints can play a role in auxiliary treatment. (Editor/Sanmu)
"Conditioning Hyperlipidemia Comb Exercise"
1. Comb and scrape the entire head
Hold a comb at about 90 ° to the scalp, and use a sharp comb method. Starting from the center of the hairline on the forehead, follow the direction of the governor meridian and the bladder and gallbladder meridians on both sides, gradually move towards the top of the head, pillow, and back hairline, comb and scrape in sequence, extend to both sides, and comb and scrape to the entire scalp. There are a total of 9 combing and scraping routes, with each line combing and scraping 20 times.
2. Special acupuncture points and techniques
Technique introduction: Point pressing method
Hold the comb in one hand, press the comb teeth and comb angle vertically onto the acupuncture points or pain points, and gradually press hard to withstand it, creating a feeling of acid swelling. Hold for a few seconds and quickly lift up. It is suitable for various acupuncture points throughout the body, and is a strong stimulation technique that has the effects of calming pain, relaxing muscles, and relieving spasms.
Technique introduction: flat comb method
Holding a comb in one hand, the pressing force is small and the movement speed is slow when combing. It is generally used for elderly and weak people, or those with chronic illness and serious illness. Do up and down, left and right, or short or long linear combing, mainly to promote blood circulation and remove stasis, stimulate the body's positive qi, and enhance immune function.
Technique Introduction: Li Comb Method
Holding the comb in one hand, the pressing force is large and the movement speed is fast when combing, so as to be able to withstand it. Generally, it is mainly used for those who are young and strong, have a strong physique, or have new or urgent diseases. By combing up and down, left and right, or short or long lines, it can achieve the effect of dredging the meridians, relieving pathogenic factors, and improving the functions of the viscera.
Special Effect Acupoint 1: Neiguan
Neiguan: Use the comb angle to press the acupoints using the "point pressing method".
Special Effect Acupoint 2: Zhongwan
Zhongwan: Use comb teeth to comb and scrape acupoints using the "flat comb method".
Special Effect Point 3: Spleen Shu
Spleen Shu: Use comb teeth to comb and scrape acupoints with the "vigorous comb method".
Special Effect Acupoint 4: Fenglong
Feng Long: Press the acupoints with the comb angle using the "point pressing method".
Special Effect Acupoint 5: Sanyinjiao
Sanyinjiao: Use the comb angle to press the acupoints using the "point pressing method".
How to Choose a Healthy Comb
Combs can be divided into wood, horny, hawksbill, Bian stone, jade, dental, metal, bamboo, plastic, etc. The ancients were very particular about combs, with different materials and different effects. The choice of a comb is related to our physical health. To use a comb to maintain health, we must first choose a good comb.
（1） Choose a comb from the material
It is advisable to use round headed tooth combs such as wooden combs, ox horn combs, needle stones, and jade combs. Plastic combs are not recommended because they are prone to generate static electricity when combing, making dry hair drier and easier to break, and also stimulating the skin of the head, affecting the health of the scalp and hair roots.
（2） Choosing a comb from a physical perspective
Jade combs are suitable for anyone, but they are more expensive. Bianshi comb has a warm nature and a high price. It is suitable for people with a cold constitution. Ox horn comb, of which the yellow ox horn comb has a warm nature and is suitable for people with a slightly cold constitution; The buffalo horn comb has a cool nature and is suitable for people with a warmer constitution. A wooden comb is suitable for anyone.
"Comb Health Exercise"
The comb health exercise introduced in the book is a natural green, convenient to carry, and unaffected by time and environment health care method originally created by the author. China is one of the birthplaces of comb, and due to its large population, China is also a big country of comb. Hairdressing and health preservation have existed since ancient times. The use of hairdressing for health preservation, disease prevention, and disease treatment is a unique feature of traditional Chinese medicine. We should carry forward the traditional culture of the motherland, which has a long history. This book is a blank spot in the market and a rare original book.
