Question
My mother has been suffering from diabetes for over a year, and she controls it with medication and diet, with her hypertension stable. I recently heard that massage can help control diabetes and am interested in trying it.
Answer
Here’s how to perform the Chengjiang acupoint massage: After opening and closing the Dan Tian, join the fingers into a sword shape, and gently place the tip of the middle finger on the Chengjiang acupoint (the middle of the depression on the lower lip). First, massage clockwise (left turn) and then counterclockwise (right turn) for 18 to 36 times; then, perform three presses and three breaths (lightly press during exhalation, slightly lift during inhalation, a total of 3 times, slowly pressing and releasing on the acupoint). Finally, naturally lower your hands. This method can help treat symptoms of polydipsia.