1, acupoint massage to relieve halitosis
Bad breath, also known as "breath", refers to the unpleasant smell in the mouth. Many people in life have breathing problems to some extent. People with bad breath will not only annoy others, but also embarrass themselves. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that halitosis is caused by excessive fire in the heart and spleen, accumulated heat in pericardium meridian for a long time, burning blood collaterals, or spleen deficiency and dampness, resulting in suffocation in the mouth, tongue and throat. Professor Lin Guohua, director of the Rehabilitation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, suggested that when you have time, you might as well click Daling Point to clear your heart.
Lin Guohua introduced that Daling point is the earth-moving point of pericardium meridian, and also the points of meridians. According to the principle of "diarrhea" in traditional Chinese medicine, big orders can clear the heart fire; In addition, the pericardium meridian also "unblocks the collaterals and triple energizers", and Daling point belongs to the earth in nature, and it also has the heat of cleaning the spleen and stomach to treat halitosis caused by the fire of the heart and spleen. Clinically, it is often combined with Shuigou point (Renzhong point), with better effect. As the "Jade Dragon Song" said: "The disease of bad breath is the most disgusting, and the pain is only bitterness and affection. The Daling point is sparse and the experience is light and calm. "
Clinically, Daling point can also treat acute pain of arm and hand contracture. Because Daling point is located in the depression of dorsal metacarpal tendon, its course is consistent with that of palmaris longus tendon and flexor digitorum profundus tendon (tendon) of forearm. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that meridian tendons are formed by their unique distribution of "gathering collaterals and dispersing collaterals", which runs along the limbs and constitutes the muscle system in the meridian system. Meridian points are rigid and soft, and yin and yang are different. Soft meridians belong to yin, which are mostly distributed on the inside of limbs. Rigid tendons are strong and soft. Under normal circumstances, the combination of rigidity and softness maintains the antagonistic movement of human flexion and extension. If the rigidity and softness of yin and yang are out of balance, then "yin is urgent and cannot be stretched." Stimulating Daling point can dredge the heart qi, make the heart yang warm the whole body, nourish the body's yin, Yang Qi and blood, and nourish the bones and muscles, so as to restore the normal motor function of the human body and treat cramps and pains.
■ acupoint selection method
Daling point is located at the junction of palm and arm. When you bend your wrist, horizontal stripes appear on your wrist. The midpoint of the second complete transverse stripe is the point between the two ribs.
■ Operation method
First, press the right hand Daling point with the thumb tip of the left hand, press it vertically, press it downward, and knead it. Then bend and stretch the wrist joint of the right hand, so that the stimulation can fully reach the deep layer of muscle tissue, producing feelings such as acid, numbness, swelling, pain, heat, channeling, etc., and the intensity should be tolerable by patients. After 20~30 seconds, gradually relax, then gently rub the part, and so on. Press the left and right hands alternately for 5~ 10 minutes each time, 1~2 times a day.
■ precautions
1, eat less irritating foods such as garlic, onions, tobacco and alcohol.
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables to protect your gums. Eat more crude fiber food and drink more water to prevent constipation.
3, you can drink tea in moderation at ordinary times, which can not only clear away heat and fire, but also clean your mouth and improve the symptoms of bad breath.
2. Recommend ways to get rid of breath.
1. Spa. Dr Harold Katz, a dentist in Los Angeles, pointed out that when bacteria decompose mucus on the tongue and food (especially sweets and dairy products) protein, they release sulfide, which leads to bad breath. But the natural enemy of bacteria is oxygen in saliva. Drinking more water helps to increase saliva secretion and has a "neutralization" effect on bad breath. In addition, antidepressants, decompression drugs and antihistamines can all cause dry mouth. Drink plenty of water after taking such drugs.
2. Vegetable therapy. Dr Greg Ritucci, a cosmetic and plastic dentist in new york, USA, said that celery, cucumber, parsley and other fiber-rich vegetables can promote saliva secretion and wash away bacteria that cause bad breath. Put a cucumber in your mouth for 90 seconds to help relieve bad breath. Crispy vegetables also help to remove dental plaque.
3. Green tea therapy. In 2007, a study by the University of British Columbia in Canada found that polyphenols in green tea can temporarily reduce the sulfide in the mouth. Drinking green tea to remove bad breath, it is best not to add sugar or milk, otherwise it will be counterproductive. Many studies show that green tea can prevent dental diseases. In addition, mint tea can also prevent bad breath and neutralize the smell of garlic.
4. Tea tree oil therapy. Margo marrone, a pharmacist in London, England, said that tea tree oil has antibacterial effect. You can drop a few drops of tea tree oil on your toothbrush and brush your tongue and gums to help remove the bacteria that cause bad breath. But the doctor said it is best not to use tea tree oil during pregnancy.
5. Sugar-free gum therapy. Robin Lucas, a dental expert in New Jersey, USA, said that chewing gum can increase oral saliva secretion by 10 times. But it is best to choose sugar-free chewing gum, because sugar-containing chewing gum will actually increase the number of oral bacteria. You can choose chewing gum with natural sweeteners such as xylitol.