In autumn and winter, the weather becomes cooler, the climate becomes dry, the metabolism of the human body slows down, and bodily functions are also affected. Women are prone to menstrual irregularities, coupled with dry skin, coughing, colds, sore throat, and other complications, which can cause distractions during work. How to work easily and live happily during menstruation? ABC nursing experts suggest eating more foods that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis to accelerate metabolism, and then using acupoint massage to cope with the invasion of climate on menstruation.

Two health preserving soups that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis

1. Green Bean and Seaweed Soup

Kelp and mung beans both have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and are helpful in moistening the lungs, generating fluids, nourishing the brain, and nourishing qi. Boil 40 grams of mung beans, 15 grams of seaweed, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar together with water and ingredients, then add brown sugar and stir evenly. This soup can help promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

2. Danggui Beef Soup

Beef can nourish the spleen, stomach, and blood. And Angelica sinensis can regulate menstruation, relieve pain, nourish blood, and promote blood circulation. Jujube can promote blood circulation and harmonize the stomach. Take 640 grams of beef, 40 grams of Angelica sinensis, 60 grams of red dates, and a suitable amount of salt. After processing all the ingredients, put them together in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and heat over high heat until the water boils. Then turn to low heat and simmer for 2-3 hours. When leaving the pot, season with salt. The main function of this soup is to replenish blood and regulate menstruation.

Three acupoints for regulating meridians and nourishing yin

1. Tianzhu Cave

Massage method: Located in the concave area directly below the back of the neck, on both sides of the muscles protruding from the neck, about 2 centimeters above the midline of the hairline, with one acupoint on each side. Place the thumb against the Tianzhu acupoint, the little finger and index finger near the eye tip, then slowly tilt the head, place the weight of the head on the thumb, and massage the Tianzhu acupoint.

Function: Massaging the Tianzhu acupoint can relieve stress, drive away fatigue, regulate meridians, promote blood circulation, and improve the symptoms of back pain during menstruation.

2. Chengfu acupoint

Massage method: On the back of the thigh, at the midpoint of the transverse crease below the buttocks, which is the center point of the left and right buttock grooves. Slowly inhale, use the four fingers except for the thumb to press the supporting point, exhale while maintaining upward pressure for 6 seconds, repeat this 10 times, massage with moderate pressure to feel soreness.

Function: The nerves that dominate the reproductive organs pass through this acupoint. Regular pressing can directly stimulate the nerves in the nearby cervical wall, helping the abdominal and pelvic muscles contract and relax, allowing menstrual blood to be discharged more smoothly, and has a certain effect on relieving dysmenorrhea.

3. Shangyang acupoint

Massage method: Place the Shangyang acupoint on the hand, with the index finger on the side of the thumb, 2 millimeters in front of the nail angle. When there is nothing else, you can use your thumb to press this area, and the force should not be too strong.

Function: Shangyang acupoint is located on the meridian of the large intestine. Regular pressing here can regulate internal breathing, stimulate the large intestine meridian, make the gastrointestinal tract more active, regulate digestive function, accelerate metabolism, and help regulate menstrual discomfort.