The human body itself is a treasure trove, and acupoints are the generous offerings of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to human health. In the long practice, certain acupoints have been widely spread because they have been proven to have special life-prolonging effects. Throughout the ages, based on subjective and objective differences, doctors of different regions and backgrounds have had their own different perceptions and choices. Today, we would like to introduce to you the secret points of longevity that have been passed down from generation to generation in the “Palace Tendon Technique”. Neiguan point Neiguan point is the pericardium meridian “complex” point, is located in the wrist 2 inches above the horizontal stripe. In Chinese medicine, the pericardium has the function of protecting the heart and substituting for the heart from evil. It is like the imperial guards with swords in the palace. The classics of Chinese medicine believe that “the heart and chest are guarded by the internal gate”, meaning that problems of the heart and chest can be treated with this point. Regular massage of this point has the function of nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, relaxing the chest and regulating qi, harmonizing the stomach and relieving pain. It has good therapeutic effect on coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, insomnia, stomach distension and pain, nausea and vomiting, chest tightness and panic. How to use Press and knead this point with the thumb for 3-5 minutes, to the extent of localized soreness. Guanyuan Point Ancient people called Guanyuan “the intersection of the human body’s yuan yin and yuan yang, the place where the man hides his sperm and the woman’s blood is stored”, located in the four transverse fingers below the umbilicus. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Guanyuan has the effect of tonifying the liver and kidneys, cultivating vitality and strengthening the body. Moxibustion Guanyuan is commonly used for chronic prostatitis, ovarian hypofunction, diabetes, uterine cold infertility, dysmenorrhea, impotence and premature ejaculation, and other various diseases. It is also extremely beneficial for healthy people to rub the Guanyuan point with their fingers every night before going to bed. Method of use healthy people can be in the winter solstice every year every other day to moxa moxibustion this point. There are corresponding disease patients. No time, daily moxibustion of this point 10-15 minutes. The other can be middle finger belly daily rubbing this point 3-5 minutes, to localized soreness and swelling is appropriate. Foot Sanli Point Foot Sanli Point is the “joint” point of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian and is a major point for strengthening the body and mind. It is located 3 inches below the eye of the outer knee. Practice shows that massaging the foot Sanli has the effect of regulating immunity, enhancing resistance to disease, regulating the spleen and stomach, tonifying the middle and benefiting the qi, activating the meridians and activating the collaterals, and supporting the positive and dispelling the evil. It is suitable for all weak, damaged vital energy type of diseases, such as postpartum and postoperative, anemia, the first recovery from a serious illness, low gastrointestinal function and so on. How to use: Press and knead this point with the thumb for 3-5 minutes, and feel the localized soreness and swelling. Hegu acupoint Hegu is the “original” acupoint of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, located at the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone gap on the back of the hand. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that “the face and mouth are closed by the Hegu”, which means that the Hegu can treat diseases of the head and face. This point has the effect of calming and relieving pain, energizing the meridians and activating the collaterals, and is effective in treating dizziness and headache, swollen and painful gums, sore throat, mumps and other ailments. In addition, it can greatly enhance the body’s immune function and improve the ability to prevent and fight diseases. Usage Thumb pinch and rub this point for about 3 minutes, to the extent of localized soreness.