Can acupoint massage treat colds in pregnant women?

　　It is generally believed that if during pregnancy cold It is best not to use drugs for treatment, because many drugs will affect fetus of normal development. Therefore, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods to relieve jaundice caused by colds during pregnancy, and acupoint massage is also known as the best way to treat colds. So how to do it specifically? Recommend a few acupoint massages that can help relieve colds in pregnant women.

　　Put your hands together and rub the Yintang point in the nose to the Yingxiang point with warm fingers. The Yintang point is located at the tip of the eyebrow, and the Yingxiang point is about 1.5 cm from both sides of the nose. Massaging this acupoint can promote blood circulation around the nose, ensure smooth flow of qi and blood, reduce the invasion of germs, and relieve cold symptoms.

　　Press the Yingxiang point and massage it in clockwise and counterclockwise directions until the tip of the nose feels sore and swollen. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the Yingxiang point is also called the point for treating wind. Therefore, regular massage of this point can dispel wind and stop cold, and improve the body's antibacterial and disease resistance.

　　Massage the Hegu acupoint to clear away heat and relieve external symptoms, regulate qi and rejuvenate the mind. The Hegu point is located on both hands. The specific massage method is to bring the thumb and index finger of the hands together, and then the highest point of the muscle is the Hegu point. There is a Hegu point on both hands. When massaging, you can first use the finger of one hand to press the Hegu point on the other hand. During acupressure, massage in a clockwise direction and rotate the massage repeatedly until your hands feel sore and numb. distended pain When you feel the sensation, just switch to the other hand and massage in the same way.

　　Because of the poor physical constitution of postpartum women, they are more likely to catch colds than normal people. Regular massage of the Hegu point can stimulate menstruation, activate blood circulation, clear away heat and detoxify, which can further prevent colds.

　　Rub your face: During the cold season, rub your hands together to warm them up. The specific method is to massage the palms of your hands toward each other repeatedly until you feel a warm feeling in your hands, then press the fingertips of your palms on your forehead, and rub your hands from top to bottom along both sides of your nose until your face feels warm. Rubbing your face is the most common health care method. It can directly promote blood circulation on the face, and can also help open the corresponding meridians and acupuncture points on the face, further enhancing resistance and relieving colds.

　　In principle, it is recommended that pregnant women not take medicine when they have a cold. However, if it is serious enough, medication should be considered for treatment. Of course, it is best to go to a regular doctor. Hospital While undergoing examination and treatment, tell the attending doctor about your pregnancy status.

　　In fact, for expectant mothers, when the cold has not developed to the point where it cannot be treated with drugs, it is actually possible to use some health care methods to better solve the problem of colds.

　　For example, if you feel like you are about to catch a cold, you should pay more attention to replenishing water and rest more than usual. At the same time, you can eat some vegetables and fruits appropriately, pay more attention to keeping warm, etc.

　　Secondly, you can choose some dietary therapy methods for auxiliary treatment, such as gargling your mouth with strong salt water every 10 minutes. Of course, it doesn't matter if you want to drink it. If you have a cold, it is recommended to eat some warm foods. If you have a cold, it is recommended to eat some light foods with warming and detoxifying effects. If possible, drink some chicken soup to relieve runny nose, nasal congestion and other problems caused by colds. （99healthy Special article on the website (www.99.com.cn). If you need to reprint, please indicate the source. )