When is the best time to massage acupuncture points? Popular topics and scientific analysis on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of health and wellness has once again become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet, especially the timing of acupoint massage, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article combines hot data and traditional Chinese medicine theory in the past 10 days to analyze the best massage time for you.
1. Top 5 hot health topics on the Internet (last 10 days)
| Ranking | Topic keywords | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar terms health schedule | 9,850,000 | Weibo/Douyin |
| 2 | Insomnia acupoint massage | 7,620,000 | Xiaohongshu/Station B |
| 3 | Biological clock and traditional Chinese medicine time | 6,930,000 | Zhihu/WeChat |
| 4 | Office first aid acupoints | 5,410,000 | Douyin/Kuaishou |
| 5 | The golden 10 minutes massage before going to bed | 4,880,000 | Xiaohongshu/Weibo |
2. Table of the best massage acupoints at twelve o’clock
| time period | Corresponding meridians | Recommended acupoints | Efficacy description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-7 o'clock (Mao hour) | Large Intestine Meridian | Hegu point | Promote defecation, detoxify and nourish the skin |
| 7-9 o'clock (Tatsuki) | Stomach meridian | Zusanli | Enhance digestion and improve appetite |
| 11-13 o'clock (noon) | Heart Sutra | Neiguan point | Relieve palpitations and calm the mind |
| 17-19 o'clock (You time) | Kidney meridian | Yongquan Point | Replenishing kidney and qi, relieving fatigue |
| 21-23 o'clock (Hai hour) | Triple Burner Sutra | Waiguan point | Regulate endocrine, aid sleep and calm the mind |
3. The best massage time in special situations
1.When work pressure is high: It is recommended to massage the temples and Baihui points at 10-11 am (when the spleen meridian is in season), which can effectively relieve headaches and improve concentration.
2.bloating after meals: Massage Zhongwan point (Ren channel) and Zusanli (stomach meridian) 30 minutes after a meal to promote gastrointestinal motility for the best effect.
3.relax before bed: Massaging Anmian and Shenmen points at Haishi (21-23 o'clock), combined with deep breathing, can improve sleep quality by 40% (data source: 2024 Sleep Health White Paper).
4. Precautions
1. Avoid acupoint massage immediately after being too hungry, too full, or after drinking alcohol
2. It is advisable to control the massage time for each acupoint to 3-5 minutes.
3. Menstruating women should avoid massaging lumbosacral acupoints
4. The optimal intensity is to produce soreness without pain.
5. Expert advice
The latest research from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences shows that following the "Ziwu flow" rule (i.e., the time theory of traditional Chinese medicine) for acupoint massage is 57% more effective than random massage. Especially for chronic symptoms, it is recommended to massage at a fixed period for 21 consecutive days to form a biological clock memory.
The "Five-Minute Morning Acupoint Exercise" that has become popular on Douyin recently uses the principle of active large intestine meridian at Mao time, and the related video has been played more than 230 million times. Under the topic of "Evening Sleep Acupoint Massage" in Xiaohongshu, the actual user measurement report shows that 83% of the participants said that the time to fall asleep was shortened.
Master these golden hours to get twice the result with half the effort in acupoint massage. It is recommended to collect this guide and create an exclusive massage schedule based on personal needs.
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