Can moxibustion regulate endocrine?

Moxibustion is a method of regulating diseases or symptoms of malady through the fumigation of Artemisia argyi and acupuncture. The internal environment of the human body is always in a stable state. Only a stable internal environment can control the stability of the endocrine system. If people's endocrine system is disordered, corresponding symptoms will follow, and the endocrine system needs to be adjusted. So, can moxibustion regulate the endocrine system? Come and have a look!

Endocrine disorders: the root of all diseases in women

Although endocrine disorders are a very common problem among women, it is not a simple disease and will not cause immediate harm to the human body. The problem is that it is the root cause of many diseases. We often say that this or that is the "source of all diseases", which inevitably may be suspected of sensationalism. But this time, perhaps we have really found the source of all women's diseases - endocrine disorders.

Symptoms of endocrine disorders

1. Skin deterioration: Dark complexion, spots, acne, no matter how many skin care cosmetics you use, it will not help. In fact, this is not just a simple skin problem, but is caused by endocrine disorders.

2. Gynecological diseases: Gynecological endocrine diseases are very common. For example, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, uterine fibroids, etc. are all diseases caused by gynecological endocrine.

3. Obesity: "Even drinking cold water will make you gain weight," many people often express this sentiment. Because endocrine disorders can affect fat metabolism and cause increased appetite.

4. Cancer: Endocrine is involved in regulating the metabolism and function of the body's organs and tissues. This process is directly related to the occurrence of cancer pathology. Many cancers in women are caused by endocrine disorders.

5. Breast diseases: Breast pain and breast hyperplasia are mainly caused by endocrine disorders. The more important function of the breast is to promote its growth and development through the secretion of estrogen. Therefore, once the endocrine system is unbalanced or disordered, it is easy to develop breast hyperplasia or even breast cancer.

6. Infertility: Part of infertility is caused by endocrine disorders. The cerebral cortex fails to regulate the endocrine system properly, which leads to the disruption of the normal secretion of certain hormones closely related to pregnancy, affecting pregnancy; or the endometrium is damaged and becomes insensitive to female hormones, which reflexively affects the regulation of the endocrine system and reduces the chances of successful conception.

Endocrine disorders are a manifestation of the dynamic balance leaning towards Yin deficiency, which is caused by the stagnation of Qi and blood. In women, liver qi stagnation, violent anger damaging the liver, worry damaging the spleen, and fear damaging the kidneys may all cause qi disorder and qi stagnation and blood stasis. Therefore, endocrine disorders are very suitable for moxibustion conditioning. Moxibustion can make Qi and blood flow smoothly, nourish the whole body with essence and blood, promote blood circulation, and comprehensively regulate from the inside out.

For those with hyperfunction, more attention should be paid to nourishing yin and regulating the body, while for those with hypofunction, they often show symptoms of qi and blood deficiency, kidney deficiency, etc. Generally, the situation can be improved by nourishing blood and qi, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, and nourishing the kidney. We use moxibustion to regulate endocrine disorders, which is actually to adjust yin and yang and improve qi stagnation and blood stasis.

Acupuncture points for endocrine disorders

1. Shenshu

Location: On the waist, 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

2. Life Gate

Location: On the waist, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

3. Ba Liao

Location: Sacrum. It is also known as Shangliao, Ciliao, Zhongliao and Xialiao, with a total of eight acupoints on the left and right.

4. Guanyuan

Location: In the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 3 inches below the umbilicus.

5. Zusanli

Location: On the anterior and lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the Dubi point and 1 horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior edge of the tibia.

6. Sanyinjiao

Location: On the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the inner edge of the tibia.

7. Taixi

Location: On the inside of the foot, behind the medial malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Daily conditioning is essential

1. Avoid staying up late and nourish your qi and blood

Night is the time for Qi and blood to be stored. Women who sleep well tend to have their Qi and blood well-nourished, and their endocrine system is adjusted and corrected. Women who suffer from long-term insomnia have blocked qi and blood, dull complexion, and low vital energy, which lead to hormonal imbalance. It can be said that this is the culprit of endocrine disorders!

2. Eat soybeans and soy products regularly

Eating soy products regularly can help improve endocrine and regulate endocrine disorders. Soybeans and soy products contain a large amount of phytoestrogens, which play an important role in preventing breast cancer, especially soybeans, which can change the secretion of hormones in the body.

3. Eat red dates regularly to nourish qi and blood

Red dates can help replenish blood and qi, which is very beneficial to the health of female friends. It can also regulate endocrine disorders. Red dates are the "king of fruits" and are a natural blood tonic. There is a saying among the people that "three dates a day will keep you young." Women and red dates are born to be best friends and should never be separated for the rest of their lives.

4. Reduce the impact of environmental hormones

Environmental hormones are chemical substances in the surrounding environment that can interfere with human endocrine system. Data shows that extremely small amounts of environmental hormones can cause endocrine disorders and affect the normal functions of organs such as the thyroid, testicles, and ovaries.

In order to reduce exposure to environmental hormones, we need to pay attention to the following three points in life:

1) Try to choose seasonal fruits and vegetables and eat less out-of-season fruits and vegetables.

2) Avoid using cosmetics containing hormones as much as possible. Although they can quickly remove acne and whiten the skin in a short period of time, they can easily make the skin dependent and may cause adrenal cortex dysfunction.

3) Buy less plastic products, do not use polyvinyl chloride packaging materials to heat food in the microwave, etc., to reduce the release of environmental hormones.