"How to Alleviate Snoring with Massage on Four Key Acupoints?"

Some people simply pay no attention to snoring. As we all know, if the condition is severe, it is also a disease that cannot be ignored. The following small series will introduce some acupoints and preventive measures that can alleviate male snoring. If you want to know, you might as well take a look. Snoring is caused by the vibration of soft tissues such as the pharyngeal soft palate and uvula (i.e., the small tongue) in the throat, as well as the tongue base, which are pushed by respiratory airflow during sleep, producing a regular sound. According to traditional Chinese medicine, if you want to effectively stop snoring, massaging acupoints is effective.

Acupoints to Relieve Snoring

1. Yinlingquan (SP9) - This health acupoint is the confluence point of the five-shu points of the spleen meridian and is adept at regulating spleen function. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, promotes the excretion of fluids, and eliminates dampness and phlegm, so Yinlingquan also has a good effect of strengthening the body and eliminating phlegm. Yinlingquan is located on the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

2. Fenglong (ST40) - This health acupoint is a well-known acupoint for eliminating phlegm and stopping cough. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a star among acupoints for eliminating phlegm and stopping cough. Fenglong belongs to the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, and it is a connecting point of the stomach meridian. It is related to the spleen meridian. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, and spleen deficiency can lead to the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. Fenglong regulates both the stomach and spleen, and its effect on eliminating dampness and phlegm is particularly obvious. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat respiratory diseases such as cough and asthma. Fenglong is easy to find, located 8 inches below the lateral malleolus on the outer side of the lower leg.

3. Zhongwan (CV12) - This health acupoint is the cavity of the viscera, and all internal organ-related diseases caused by disorders of the spleen and stomach can be treated with Zhongwan. It has a good effect on problems such as cough, asthma, and phlegm caused by spleen deficiency. Zhongwan can not only disperse the lung but also eliminate phlegm, making it an ideal acupoint for treating snoring. Zhongwan is located in the upper abdomen, 4 inches above the navel.

4. Tianshu (ST25) - This health acupoint is located in the middle of the abdomen, 2 inches from the center of the navel. When locating this acupoint, take 2 horizontal fingers from the center of the navel to the left or right. Tianshu belongs to the Stomach Meridian and is close to the stomach, having a good effect on regulating the gastrointestinal tract, tonifying deficiency, and eliminating dampness. The synergistic effect of dampness and phlegm with Zhongwan can enhance the therapeutic effect of snoring.

How to Relieve Snoring

1. Strengthen exercise and maintain good living habits.

2. Avoid smoking and drinking, as smoking can aggravate respiratory symptoms, and drinking can aggravate snoring, nighttime respiratory disorders, and hypoxemia, especially drinking before bedtime.

3. Obese individuals should actively lose weight, which is also a part of snoring treatment that cannot be ignored.

4. Most snorers have decreased blood oxygen levels and are often accompanied by hypertension, arrhythmia, increased blood viscosity, and increased heart burden, which can easily lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Attention should be paid to monitoring blood pressure and blood lipids.

5. Sleep on your side, especially on your right side. When sleeping, you can place a small ball on your back to help maintain a forced side-lying position.