(Massage Therapy)
GENERAL EXPLANATION:
The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by a virus or a bacteria. Usually, it happens with cold, overfatigue and decreased body resistance. The commonly observed symptoms are headache, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, sore throat, cough, fever, aversion to cold, soreness and pain in the whole body. Massage functions to improve blood circulation of the nasal membrane, strengthen the resistance of the epithelium of the nasal membrane, promote the dispersing ability of nose, clear away the heat and relieve superficial symptoms.
NOTES:
1. It is advisable to use self massage every day for those who are susceptible to common cold.
1). Knead and chafe two sides of the nasal wings with the index and middle fingers until a warm sensation appears.
2). Push and rub-roll Fengchi(GB-20) with the hypothenar until a warm sensation appears.
2. It is advisable to pay attention to weather changes and prevent over fatigue.
TREATMENT:
1. Rub the hands together until they are relatively warm and then rub the face for 30 times.
2. Push the forehead divergently for 30 times and knead Taiyang(EX-HN5) for 30 times.
3. Chafe the nose for 30 times and knead Yingxiang(LI-20) for 30 times.
4. Press and knead Fengchi(GB-20) for 30 times.
5. Rub the neck for 30 times and grasp Jianjing(GB-21) for 10 times.
6. Chafe the chest for 30 times.
7. Grasp Hegu(LI-4) for 30 times.
SUPPLEMENT:
1. Headache:
Press and knead Baihui(DU-20) for 15 times.
2. Sore throat:
Press and knead Futu(ST-32) and dig Shaoshang(LU-11) for 30 times respectively.
3. Fever:
Press Dazhui(DU-14) and knead Quchi(LI-11) for 30 times respectively.
4. Cough:
Press and knead Feishu(BL-13), Tiantu(RN-22) and Danzhong(RN-17) for 30 times respectively.
