Home » Corner of self Care » How to Use a Comb to Boost Your Health Magically? How to Use a Comb to Boost Your Health Magically? Do you know that health maintenance can be a simple way instead of a complicated procedure such as sweaty workouts in the gym or filling your cabinet with supplements? Believe it or not, a simple comb can take good care of your health and boost your immunity if it is used the right way with consistency, let’s dive into these comb health methods one by one. 1. Comb Your Neck Bowing your head, you will notice a sunk spot beneath the highest budging bone in your vertebrae, it is one of the most important acupuncture points in the Du Meridian according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is called “Dazhui” acupoint. Du Meridian is the governor of the Yang energy flow in your body, it is also called the Governing Vessel. Dazhuiacupoint is on the midline, below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (C7). You can use the back of the comb gently massagethis spot in a pressing and releasing motion for about 5-10 minutes, and move up and down along your neck like massaging your neck, after a few minutes, you will notice the heat is increasing in this area because the Yang energy in your body is activated. This method of combing your neck helps prevent a cold, relieves lower back pain, and boosts your energy level. 2. Comb Your ShouldersToday, many of us are working in front of a computer for a long period, after work, many people spend lots of time in front of the TV to watch their favorite channels, all of these can lead to stiff neck and shoulders. The comb comes in handy to relieve your neck and shoulder pain. You can apply some massage oil around your neck and shoulders first, then use the back of the comb to gently scratch these areas for a few minutes, it may turn red after the treatment, but it will soften the stiffing muscles around your neck and shoulders and relieve neck and shoulder pain. The scraping method is a very ancient therapy in TCM, which is very effective to treat many chronic conditions including pain.While sitting, you can also exercise your feet to keep your health in check. 3. Comb Your BackA long-term sedentary lifestyle can easily lead to back muscle stiffness and back pain, and poor blood circulation in the back as well. You can ask your friend or a family member to gently scratch your back with the back of a comb around your waist area and lower back for about 3-5 minutes each time until you feel the sensation of heat circulating through your back. This method can help reduce back pain and improve blood circulation in your back. 4. Comb Your HandsAs a Chinese saying goes, “your fingers are connected to your heart.” This is why it is so painful when you cut your finger by an accident. According to TCM, the hands are the second heart of the human body, your hands reveal a lot about your health from palmistry, which is based on energy and science. When you use a comb to massage and stimulate your palms and the back of your hands, it helps relieve pain such as arthritis in the hands, enhances digestion, improves heart functions, it also improves circulation, and prevents cold hands, especially in winter. There are many meridian lines and acupuncture points in your hands, by massaging your hands regularly with a simple comb, you are giving your health a boost. You can comb your hands from top to bottom and from left to right, and give some pressure on those spots where you feel discomfort.Here are some hand exercises you can do to relieve certain health challenges. 5. Comb Your FeetTCM suggests that the feet are a reactor device of the internal organs. Many meridian channels are running through your feet. There are also many reflection points on your feet that can stimulate your health, this is why foot massage has gained more and more popularity these days. When you use a comb to stimulate and massage the sole and the surface of your foot, it can help improve sleep quality, detoxify the body, enhance digestion, boost your energy level, relieves lower back pain and arthritis, balance hormones, prevent foot injuries and boost your metabolism. The method is very simple, slowly scrape the inside and outside of the heel with the back of a comb, then scrape the sole from top to bottom and left to right with moderate pressure. 6. Comb Your HeadA comb is designed for your head. As a Chinese saying goes, “Comb your hair a hundred times, half sickness is gone!” Combing your head not only stimulates your brain functions and keeps you mentally sharp, but also improves your memories, relieves headaches, and prevents hair loss and grey hair, the benefits are countless. If you focus on this daily habit, you can still have dark and thick hair in your 80s.Combing your hair is not a simple rough way to make your hair look nice. The best way to comb your hair is to comb back from the hairline of your forehead, and then move from the opposite direction, which is from the back to your forehead. Finally, comb from the roots of your hair on both sides of the ears and move in the opposite direction. You can divide your head into the front, back, left, and right four areas, comb one area for 5-6 times and then move to the next area. Combing your head 100 times a day is the most desirable for achieving amazing results.In terms of choosing a comb as a healing tool, the best options are combs made of horns or wood, and the surface is smooth. You can combine it with essential oils such as rosemary, lavender, frankincense, etc. to enhance the result and potency.Alternatively, you can use the back of the comb to massage these critical areas in your body that can do miracles to your health maintenance.What are your favorite tips for your health maintenance? Please share with us. Lucy Liu started palm reading when she was 9 years old, she is also medical intuitive. Her palm reading combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eastern Palmistry, and Western Palmistry, which will give you a unique overview and predictions about your health and other important aspects of your life including your career and relationships. Check here to find out more. 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