How does massage therapy treat fatty liver?

There is no such thing as fatty liver in TCM, and its clinical manifestations can be divided into accumulation syndrome, accumulation, phlegm turbidity and hypochondriac pain. It belongs to the syndrome of excess and deficiency, and the disease is located in liver, spleen and kidney. Its etiology is related to overeating, drinking too much, sedentary, feeling damp-heat and toxic evil, emotional imbalance and chronic illness.

The prevention and treatment of fatty liver is closely related to five acupoints. These points for preventing fatty liver can be stimulated by massage therapy or acupuncture therapy to achieve the purpose of adjuvant treatment or prevention of fatty liver. Fatty liver can dredge meridians and regulate qi and blood by pressing Neiguan and Waiguan points. Methods: Press Neiguan point and Waiguan point with a thumb and forefinger respectively, and apply force evenly for 5 minutes, so that there is a heavy feeling of acid locally, and sometimes it can radiate to the fingertips. According to Zusanli point, fatty liver can soothe the liver and regulate qi, dredge menstruation and relieve pain, and strengthen the body and soothe the nerves. Methods: Press bilateral Zusanli points with the end of thumb or forefinger. Fingertips are attached to the skin, and gradually press hard from light to heavy, continuously and evenly.