Traditional Chinese medicine holds that "the five zang-organs and six fu-organs, along with the twelve principal meridians, all have connections to the ears." Like the hands and feet, the ears are covered with dense reflex zones linked to every organ in the body. Therefore, persistently rubbing and pinching the ears can strengthen the body. Kidney problems? One movement can help strengthen your kidneys and waist.
Regularly rubbing the auricle can improve facial appearance.
Lightly cup both auricles with your palms. First, rub them from front to back 49 times, then from back to front 49 times. The goal is for the skin of the auricles to become slightly flushed and feel comfortably warm. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening. Afterwards, you will immediately feel refreshed and revitalized.
Lifting and pulling the earlobe to treat headaches.
Place your index fingers behind the tragus of both ears. Use your index fingers and thumbs to lift and pull the tragus and earlobes from the inside out. The pressure should gradually increase, with the force limited to a point that is not painful. Perform this for 3-5 minutes each time. This method can also help treat headaches, dizziness, neurasthenia, and tinnitus.
Lifting and pulling the ear tips can reduce fever.
Use your thumbs and index fingers to pinch the tips of the auricles, then lift, pull, knead, and rub them 15-20 times until the area feels warm and turns red. This method has calming, pain-relieving, brain-clearing, vision-improving, fever-reducing, anti-allergic, and kidney-nourishing effects.
Rubbing and flicking both ears can strengthen the kidneys.
Lightly pinch the earlobes of both ears with your hands and rub them until they become red and warm. Then, pull the earlobes down and release, allowing them to snap back. Do this two to three times a day, 20 repetitions each time. This method can promote blood circulation in the ears and strengthen the kidneys and waist.