Effects of massaging the abdomen counterclockwise and clockwise

The abdominal cavity contains many organs in the body such as the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys... According to traditional medicine, abdominal massage not only has the effect of regulating the digestive tract such as preventingconstipation, diarrhea but also helps treat problems such as menstrual discomfort, obesity... Just form the habit of massaging your belly, you will get certain results after a while.

According toToday's Weekly, abdominal massage direction also has different effects:

Clockwise abdominal massage: Prevent constipation

1. Rub your palms together to warm them.

2. Place your palm on your navel and massage slowly clockwise from inside to outside. Repeat for 10 minutes, about 50 times.

This movement travels along the large intestine, helping to prevent constipation and promote bowel movements.

Counterclockwise abdominal massage: Relieves chronic diarrhea

1. Rub your palms together to warm them.

2. Place your palm on your abdomen, slowly massage counterclockwise from the outside in, Repeat the action for 10 minutes, about 50 times.

Note

- When massaging your abdomen, you only need your hands, no other tools are needed. The intensity must be even and slow, as long as there is no discomfort or pain. Try to lie as flat as possible. If time and space do not allow, you can sit up straight.

- The best time is before going to bed at night, or after waking up in the morning and urinating.

- Since intestinal motility is stimulated during massage, you may feel bloated and hungry, no need to worry.

- People with acute abdominal infections, tumors, or thrombocytopenia are not allowed to massage to avoid spreading the injury. If the skin has pus or bleeding, it must be treated first before massaging.

- Pregnant women should not massage their abdomen because if not careful it can affect the health of the mother and fetus.