Chinese Body Point Stimulations to Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension is very common, that needs a lifelong management once diagnosed. All adults should know their blood pressure; regular monitoring can reduce the risk of having heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and blood vessel problems. Though antihypertensive medications and lifestyle changes are effective to bring down the blood pressure, some natural remedies help control the blood pressure more efficiently.
The skin is the largest organ of the body, which acts as the first line of defense against germ attacks and injuries. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there are collaterals of the twelve meridians run through the body surface, on which locate many tiny areas (known as acupoints) for qi (vital energy) spreading and gathering. Stimulating these superficial points can regulate the activities of the meridians and communicate with the internal organs, and thus enhancing bodily functioning. Some TCM therapies like cupping, moxibution, needle tapping and scraping are based on this principle. Below are the TCM therapies for hypertension:
