Long-Term Constipation May Lead to Cancer, Massage These 4 Acupoints to Relieve It

Long-Term Constipation May Lead to Cancer, Massage These 4 Acupoints to Relieve It
Long-term constipation can increase the risk of cancer. Massaging acupressure points can provide quick relief. (Emily Frost/Shutterstock)
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Research has confirmed that chronic constipation is one of the risk factors for colorectal neoplasms. However, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) techniques such as acupressure massage, herbal medicine, and daily diet can effectively treat constipation, thus reducing the risk of colorectal neoplasms.
In the United States, constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, with at least 2.5 million people seeking medical attention yearly.
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.
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