Biasanya makanan yang kurang mengandungi fiber/gentian (seperti sayur-sayuran, buah-buahan, bijirin, dsb) akan menyebabkan seseorang itu mudah mendapat sembelit. Sembelit pun mempunyai beberapa tahap keterukannya, ada yang ringan dan ada yang teruk sehingga melarat menjadi buasir. Orang yang mudah dapat sembelit akan kurang membuang air besar setiap hari, ada yang sampai seminggu tidak buang air besar. Kalau keadaan seperti ini dibiarkan, lama-kelamaan ia akan menjejaskan kesihatan seseorang itu.
Untuk mengurangkan masalah sembelit, dipanjangkan di sini urutan terapi sebagai rawatan semulajadi….. semoga ia dapat membantu orang yang selalu mengalami sembelit.
Massage Therapy for ConstipationSome people with disabilities suffer from constipation. Contributing factors can include the medications that they may take, low levels of physical activity, insufficient fluids and a diet that may be too low in fibre. Increasing the amount of fibre in the diet not only treats constipation but also lowers cholesterol, may reduce the risk of various cancers and bowel diseases, and improves general health and well being.Step 1. Zhong Wan pointOn the center line of abdomen, 4 finger’s breadth above umbilicus.
Massage it a light by middle finger for 1-3 minutes.Massage Therapy:
ST patterns arising from an excess or a deficiency, tonify deficient SP patterns (moxa useful).Step 2. Tian Shu pointOn the abdomen, 2 finger’s breadth lateral to the umbilicus.
Massage it by middle finger for 1-3 minutes.Massage Therapy:
All intestinal issues – constipation, diarrhea, dysentary, distention, pain, masses/accumulations of any type.Abdominal Distention – Abdominal Pain – Appetite Absent – Borborygmus – Constipation – Diarrhea – Edema – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Infertility – Intestinal Disorders – Menses Irregular – PeritonitisStep 3. Da Chang Shu pointOn the lower back, 1.5 finger’s breadth lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.Wrap up low back with the hands and massage it by thumb for 1-3 minutes.Massage Therapy:
Regulates The Intestines , Transforms Stagnation , Strengthens the Lumbar Region and Legs, Alleviates Pain.Abdominal Distention – Abdominal Pain – Borborygmus – Constipation – Diarrhea – Digestive Disturbances – Dysuria – Intestinal Disorders – Leg Numbness – Leg Pain – Leg Paralysis – Lumbar Pain – Lumbar Sprain – Sacral Pain.Step 4. Xiao Chang Shu pointIn the sacral region, 1.5 finger’s breadth lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen.Wrap up low back with the hands and massage it by thumb for 1-3 minutes.Massage Therapy:
Abdominal Distention – Abdominal Pain – Constipation – Hematuria – Hemorrhoids – Intestinal Disorders – Leukorrhea – Lumbar pain – Mouth Dryness – Nocturnal Emissions – Sacral Pain – Seminal Emissions – Stool With Blood – Urinary Dysfunction – Urine DarkStep 5. Shen Men pointOn the transverse wrist crease, in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones. Massage it by thumb for 1-3 minutes.Massage Therapy:
Tonify deficiencies of the HT Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang. Emotional issues, especially those with related sleep or thinking manifestations – insomnia, muddled thinking.Cardiac Pain – Depression – Dream Disturbed Sleep – Eyes Yellow – Hypochondriac Region Pain – Hysteria – Insomnia – Irritable – Loss Of Voice – Memory Impaired – Mental Disorders – Palm Heat – Palpitations – Seizures – Thirst – Throat DrynessStep 6. Zu San Li pointOn the leg, one finger breadth lateral to the tibia’s anterior crest, 3 finger’s breadth inferior to knee. Massage the point for 1-3 minutes.Massage Therapy
Harmonizes The Stomach , Regulates The Spleen , Supports The Correct Qi , Regulates Qi , Cools Fire , Activates The Channel , Revives The Yang , Revives Consciousness , Drains Damp , Calms The Spirit , Nourishes Blood , Nourishes Yin , Strengthens Original Qi , Alleviates PainAbdominal Distention – Abdominal Pain – Allergies – Asthma – Borborygmus – Chest Pain – Constipation – Cough – Diarrhea – Digestive Disturbances – Dizziness – Dysuria – Edema – Edema Lower Body – Fever – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Hemiplegia – Hiccough – Hypertension – Indigestion – Intestinal Disorders – Jaundice – Knee Disorders – Leg Pain – Mastitis – Mental Disorders – Nausea – Neurasthenia – Pancreatitis – Paralysis Due To Wind Stoke – Reproductive System Disorders – Seizures – Shock – Stomach Pain – Tibial Bone Pain – Ulcer Gastric – Vomiting – Weakness General
