A Preliminary Exploration of the Combined Use of LI's Pestle Needle and Wuqinxi in the Prevention and Treatment of Myopia in Children and Adolescents
In recent years,the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents has been steadily increasing,and the trend of myopia occurring at a younger age is becoming more pronounced.The prevention and control of myopia in children and adolescents have become a societal concern.Currently,both Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)and Western Medicine offer various means to control myopia,but their effectiveness varies.LI's pestle needle,as a unique acupuncture technique based on meridian acupuncture medicine and acupoint massage,combines the advantages of acupuncture,massage,and facial scraping.It is painless,non-invasive,and involves stimulating acupoints around the eyes to open up the meridians,regulate the overall circulation of Qi and blood,thereby achieving the therapeutic and preventive effects on myopia.Combined with the clinical prescription application model of the TCM guided exercise Wuqinxi,it aims to nourish water,promote wood,assist liver function to invigorate heart Yang.The combination of these two approaches can effectively prevent and control the progression from pseudomyopia to myopia in children and adolescents,is easy to learn and practice,and is conducive to popularization.Moreover,it contributes to overall health and well-being,making it a method worthy of promotion.