Kung Fu Master Cures My Liver With INSANE Foot Massage

I recently visited Qing Lotus Spa to get what I thought would be a nice, normal, relaxing foot massage but I had earlier gotten some fire cupping where I was told that I have “internal body dampness” in Chinese medicine and so the spa’s resident kung fu master attempted to fix what he diagnosed as underlying issues with my liver and spleen via what turned into a very intense full-body massage. None of this is FDA approved and do not rely on this for medical advice so make of it what you will but it was a very interesting experience nonetheless. But first thanks to Shoo Long Kan for sponsoring this video.
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Sponsored by Shoo Loong Kan
1:24 I have "internal dampness"
2:54 My liver has issues?
4:40 My spleen has issues too?!
6:51 He can kill me with a heart deathstrike
7:57 Chinese medicine vs Western medicine
8:44 Curing headaches with this foot pressure point
11:16 This spot is good for female comrades
13:04 Manipulating my body like a ragdoll
14:20 Stretching out
16:14 Showing off his kung fu skills
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[@molotera8789]

The massager has a really nice voice, it is loud but weirdly soothing

[@solexsahara]

Yeah, the tones of his voice is very calming, oddly

[@lokifenris8133]

That's every martial master for you

[@JackThaRipper]

Like a dictor

[@LowSteaksGaming]

I feel like he should narrate a movie or opening to a movie

[@spatz813]

Bring this guy back. The intonation in his voice naturally makes him sound wise haha. Cool vid.

[@frankvonfrauner]

That's half the job.

[@Kennypowers51]

He's so wise he thinks the spleen digests food. Haha

[@templesnack]

@@Kennypowers51 Mofo thinks we have gizzards lmaoo GIMME SOME ROCKS

[@nickcarroll8565]

@@Kennypowers51haha, it most definitely does not. But it does have connections with the liver in the sense of the portal venous system. His explanation though was the spleen would grind against the stomach, which I assure you does not happen. We have teeth to do that for us.

[@kaydues]

I agree, that is a very calming video. like the conversation and reactions.

[@adrianhempfing2042]

When Xiaoma starts swearing in English , you know its painful because he's forgotten how to swear in chinese

[@Joshes88]

This guy should be a narrator/reader for Chinese audiobooks. His voice and tones are perfect for that.

[@K12war]

This!!!

[@nerd26373]

That foot massage sure is satisfying to watch. There's something about it that makes you relaxed as well as make you feel the inner peace from deep within.

[@JHulse29]

I think its his voice. Very soothing, like an asmr

[@MoistYoghurt]

You explained asmr lol but yea it is quite nice

[@pewpewpower]

Exactly. Who cares if there is no western scientific backing. The way he explains it and his soothing voice is therapeutic enough.

[@AWRebels]

Can tell Xiaoma has liver problems but can’t tell the smoke alarm needs a new battery.

[@evijade1]

I thought it was the alarm battery in my house 😂

[@anonymeister123]

Now I have two going off. The one in my house and the one on the video. Fml

[@raider3327]

😅 Not fda approved and not fire safe

[@jakeprewitt3009]

I hope Ari told him about it. A lot of people just don’t know what smoke detectors are or can’t hear it either due to deafness or just getting used to the sound.

[@Sakurajima616]

Island capability this is called young padawan.

[@HorseyWorsey]

3:31 Xiaoma: "Wow." Masseuse: "Wow."

[@SerenataImmortale0]

Underrated. 😂😂😂

[@writerblocks9553]

I love how seriously he took your kill bill question

[@TheKilopoo]

Xiaoma couldn’t help but take the piss a little bit 😂

[@JMPERager]

@@TheKilopoo I was thinking that, no way he wasn't trolling xD

[@nickcarroll8565]

I mean, don’t we all want to know? Haha😊

[@HannahSofia00]

Please do another video with him! Maybe massaging your back or more stretching. Very interesting and relaxing to listen and learn.

[@charleslonger]

I love that you immediately asked about the 5 point exploding heart technique. B/c that was 100% where my mind immediately went.

[@MeanOldLady]

Why? That was just cringe.

[@drcapt]

His description of the spleen sounds more like a bird gizzard than the spleen 😂

[@JMPERager]

Yeah, the spleen is connected to the immune system and is for filtering out dead blood cells and creating white blood cells, not to grind down food...

[@oscarcarrier3314]

Yeah doesn’t the spleen fight infections in the blood.?

[@InternetLobster]

@@oscarcarrier3314 Yeah, the spleen is part of the lymphatic system, not the digestive system. It's heavily involved in the body's immune systems.

[@rusinoe8364]

Made me question his medical acumen a bit, but I'm sure the massage felt nice at least.

[@trumpetprofessor]

Phenomenal that he mentioned both neigong and qigong in these videos, the bubbling well point (YongQuan) and how yoga and qigong are similar. I learned self qigong massage several years ago, and have done these types of massages on acupressure points and it's absolutely crazy how much it has helped me feel so much better. I hope you continue down this path that youre going,. perhaps you could do well from studying Chinese martial arts too. Taijiquan, just as he showed you at the end, would be an excellent place to start. There are several styles, Yang and Chen styles are the most popular, each having their own qigong practices associated with them

[@Artiick]

This guy is the living proof that if you sound smart and confident enough you could be waffling nonsense all day long

[@rmp5640]

True, can't believe people still buy this reflexology craps as a legit tool to cure their liver, heart, eyes etc.

[@HadaHussProductions]

​@rmp5640 the alternative take pills all day

[@ChainsawGutsFuck]

@@rmp5640 Are you saying the spleen _doesn't_ grind food in the stomach into powder?!

[@rustyshakleford5230]

If you can't dazzle them with your brilliance you have to babble them with bullshit.

[@KidFutureYT]

@@rmp5640i hope people don't do it because they truly believe in it but because massages r just fun in general 🙏

[@jackrippper3389]

I was glued from start to finish.. Xiaoma's facial expressions are golden.

[@sherri6943]

This was amazing. Absolutely love this guy. We need a repeat visit!!!

[@beebee4334]

10 years ago I developed an odd condition that gave me all over body tremors, especially internal tremors. I constantly felt as though I was shaking everywhere. It was affecting everything in my life!! Out of desperation I went to a Chinese Medicine doctor and he was a medical doctor as well as a master acupuncturist. Long story short: the Chinese doc fixed that condition for me. He told me my “liver meridian” needed treatment (just like in this video) except he used needles not massage. It took a few months of treatment, but the condition went away and never came back! Before that I had been to 5 or 6 doctors, including neurologists at two of the most prestigious hospitals in the US. None of those western doctors could help me. Chinese doc saved me from that awful condition. 🙌🙌

[@staticcharm3808]

BS 😂 That is no different than thinking prayer can cure you. It's not science

[@isnow6584]

@@staticcharm3808 it may have legitimately done something as it was acupuncture, on the contrary, since it wasn't a legitimate doctor I'm sure this will lead to other problems later.

[@briang.7206]

​@@isnow6584what's a doctor an MD ? Mine is a OMD doctor of oriental medicine.

[@user-yq7vl1dj7i]

​@@staticcharm3808But prayer can cure you. Where have you been?

[@InstinctivelyInquisitive]

When you have cold feet and they come into contact with hot water, the pain you experience is called 'allodynia'. This is just a term that means pain stimulus that isn't caused by something typically painful. The idea behind it is when you do have some kind of injury (for example a broken bone) where movement or touch can have a negative affect on it (such as slowing healing) the body sends pain signals there to basically say "hey don't do that". Another condition this happens frequently is sunburns. In the case of cold feet, the body detects that they are cold and that same reaction occurs to say 'hey something is going on please be easy on that area'. This is partially the reason why when someone is suffering from extreme hypothermia, you should not dip them into a hot bath, but slowly warm them with something like a blanket; as this may cause extreme pain and subsequent shock. I know noone asked but I saw Xiaoma's response at the start and I thought about it, and who doesn't like learning something new. :)

[@themadscientest]

Thanks for teaching me the word for that! I get it when I have cold feet in the shower.

[@BeautifulDreamerK]

Thank you for mentioning this. My acupuncturist said I have cold feet, which isn’t normal. When I get a pedicure, the water is extra hot for me but normal for others.

[@drakesilmore3760]

The reason why hot water feels hotter for cold feet is because human sensory cells don't actually measure absolute temperatures. Instead, they measure changes in their environment. When your extremities are cold for a longer time, there is little activity going to your brain except a baseline "coldness" that you are experiencing. This is the reason why you mostly don't notice the temperature you are in for longer periods of time during the day, except for when the body is overheating or becoming extremely cold. When you are used to your feet being cold, your brain expects the temperature to stay consistent. When you dip your cold feet in hot water, the difference between the water and your feet is very big, causing your sensory cells to fire far more rapidly than if your feet were warmer, causing you to perceive the water as very hot. This adaptive effect is also the reason why, after being in the hot water for a while, you no longer experience the hotness. In fact, after you leave the hot water, the normal room temperature will feel cold, even after drying your feet, as now your sensory cells perceive the difference of the outside being colder than your feet. The experience of extra heat or cold is exactly the way your body is supposed to experience it, and is not a health condition of any kind. Allodynia is a well defined health condition involving neuropathic pain that is absolutely unrelated to what's described above. The sensation of things being warmer than they are due to your body being cold is actually a very normal and expected sensation. Allodynia is pain caused by things that you don't usually experience as painful. This could be for example someone stroking over your arm eliciting pain. It is an experience of pain that shouldn't happen, but does due to an underlying cause in your nervous system. In fact, none of your examples qualify as Allodynia.

[@robingruling5560]

⁠@@drakesilmore3760When I was a young girl and would run a high fever, I would get what my mother always called sore skin. Anything brushing against my skin would be painful. I always wondered what that was.

[@eltigre2941]

This looked like it was absolutely fantastic. Definitely need to return to see this dude again...

[@RNG-999]

I actually watched the full sponsor spot just because it seems like a really lovely hotpot place. I'd love more hotpot places in America...

[@Slim_T_ODB]

Same. It's possible to do sponsors and make them bearable. The crap creator's throw at me is just annoying and way to much like the commercials we used to have to watch on tv before cable came around. Like at least try to sell me something that has something to do with the content I'm viewing

[@mandy-ki8co]

i really loved the way you could communicate with the masseuse and laugh with him .He clearly has much knowledge and you could see the mutual respect!

[@spaniard8753]

yeah, knowledge of bullshit.

[@Coach_Shiner]

​@@spaniard8753Hate to burst your bubble, but their understanding of this shit dates back centuries. It's traditional methods and styles. If you can't understand that then you're just ignorant

[@HpFanGuy]

@@Coach_Shinerold doesn’t mean good, lol. Old usually means obsolete, in fact. This is bullshit. If it wasn’t bullshit it would be taught to real doctors, and studied as a science and not a massage technique.

[@Numbabu]

@@Coach_ShinerI mean it’s a disrespectful way to put it but the effectiveness of treatments like this seems to be rather low when investigated using the scientific method

[@spaniard8753]

@@Coach_Shiner If their knowledge is so good then why isn't it more common around the world? There is no science behind this type of treatment.

[@MegaHealer]

This practitioners crystal clear pronounciation makes me want to learn the language. It sounds so good!

[@JannaOakfellowPushee]

I loved every bit of this video, Xiao-ari, sir! I have a question, though: have you ever gone to a Chinese establishment in NY, and recorded up the entire history, how they got there, how the business got there, etc?

[@creedolala6918]

This looks like one of those massages that is 90% uncomfortable or even painful, but the other 10% makes it worth it.

[@Plxusible]

Those are the best ones. Horrible while it’s going on but immediate relief likeYou never had anything to begin with

[@nabitulamaria3598]

wow, this is amazing...glad i found it. I have been doing Qi Gong since August 2022, though not consistently, and i can testify that it helped me heal my Psychosomatism! which exhibited like rheumatoid arthritis over 4years and my ulcers! I had a checkup through my feet(reflexology) and results came with advise of what i could do and eat to help my body, that's where i saw tai chi and looked it up. That's how i started doing Qi Gong and never looked back. I feel great, i have a clearer mind and i am just working on doing it consistently and properly. I use youtube videos but I wish I could find a master in Uganda! I would love to have this foot massage. Greetings from Uganda

[@alanalfan4932]

Dont look around, you are now the master of Uganda

[@CindyofTheShire]

I laughed all the way through. Best video yet! I sorta wished that massage dude was in my town.

[@YayaKins]

I went and had a similar massage at 34w pregnant. He was asking me if I was ready to deliver and I jokingly was like yes. Bc I felt massive. My legs hurt and he was like yeah I can tell you need this. Blah blah blah. I went into labor the next day.

[@mercelo6882]

Hello. I am a reflexologist. This person may have been able to tell, or not, however, what usually happens is that the woman goes into labour when it is time, it is not due to reflexology. Reflexology on pregnant women makes them feel a lot of relief from different things, and it may be that due to that women then go into labour soon after. But it is not because reflexology provokes it, it can't, it is the body that decides, and in fact reflexology only supports the body to access whatever needs rebalancing but it is the body that decides. Impressive that this person could tell you were about to deliver your baby.

[@MGS.037]

Oh man you’re not supposed to get massage when you’re pregnant. Did nobody tell you? 34 weeks is too early to give birth man. INSANE that the massage therapist didn’t know that!

[@freedomofthebourgeois]

How interesting would be to have this conversation with this guy in Mandarin while lerning from the source about Chinese medicine and having a painful but liberating foot massage; your hard work took you to an incredible place and I’m genuinely happy watching your video.

[@manisdogfish]

One time I got shin splints in Taiwan and went to get a leg massage. It's a miracle I'm still alive.

[@KEVIN88GT]

Dead...literally did not expect that. Thanks for the laugh!

[@McJealous]

ASMR and Chinese medicine knowledge 🤩 thankyou Xiaoma

[@alfso]

You should make this a series with more masters of different Chinese medicine modalities . Would be interesting and informative.

[@LolaNeverLeaves]

This was fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

[@josephbeans3542]

I love watching these wellness videos.

[@devastus477]

what an entertaining video. I loved the history and technical of it.

[@drewl5417]

Very informative, thank you.

[@ASpaceMan991]

Oooh I wanna go there! ❤ Happy new years X!

[@jamacario1]

Mad respect for you bro :D much love happy holidays and new years . wish you great health too . Need me a foot massage like you got but for now a triggerpoint foot roller will do >~

[@user-sx8px4ki3z]

that was amazing great video and very intresting thanks

[@kenjewell5619]

The pain you go through so your viewers don't have to ;-)

[@Vazlist]

Wow. This guy is amazing. Would love to see and hear more from him.

[@tylergob9399]

A beautiful insight! Such fun conversaion too

[@yi3226]

The massage is soo cool..so much information

[@zack7430]

I love this guy, so calm and understanding. I need to come here...

[@Slim_T_ODB]

As an RN for 14 years, i finally know what the spleen TRULY does. 😂

[@acme2402]

i was looking for this comment haha

[@Slim_T_ODB]

@acme2402 heck yeah 😂 apparently we're just like birds and have gizzards 😂

[@GrammeStudio]

TIL white blood cells are used in digestion 😏😏

[@Slim_T_ODB]

@@GrammeStudio 🫥

[@Slim_T_ODB]

@GrammeStudio I mean. They digest micro organisms. So I guess in a round about way, you're .2% correct Edit I forgot the . Before the 2

[@threefiftyzzz]

This experience would be amazing but the smoke alarm chirping would drive me crazy.! 😂

[@Azazel-uv3sx]

Oof, foot massaging. Im so sensitive with my feet that I have to physically prepare myself by writing this comment before venturing forwards! I wish I could enjoy things like that I love how much info this guy explains and even gives a citation. I question the efficacy, as you do it seems, but I love learning about other cultures and their interpretations on concepts ranging from medicine to life itself

[@bunnycakesm5077]

That was a FANTASTIC lesson...i love learning other worldly tidbits but i honestly felt some of ur pain, mate!! More interesting lessons, please. Cheers😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@FeliciaOgilby]

That Looks AMAZING !! I Want A Massage Next.

[@brandonhbrough2410]

This video is wonderful to see and also keep the videos going.

[@xiaobingben]

"I thought this is just a foot massage" lol 🤣

[@wifeywubs]

That's what she said 😂

[@adrianhempfing2042]

It looked like he was going to rip his body in half, rip off his leg head arm

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

Pressure points are amazing, I know the headache relief ones very well. 😅

[@hunterellis1946]

I see the weight loss! You look good my friend :) keep up the hard work

[@Jessica-ul6me]

I need to find someone like this near me. He's amazing! ❤

[@jigandwag2377]

After being on the Internet for a while, watching a foot massage makes me feel weird, but as someone who has experienced one firsthand, it's one of the most relaxing massages there is

[@heccmcgee4352]

I feel like 80% of stuff like this is "a long time ago some guy found a stone he liked and now its a holy stone with magic properties"

[@joaquinferrazzi923]

maybe. but chinese culture is thousands of years old, and the chinese are not stupid

[@idonthaveacreativename6504]

​@joaquinferrazzi923 Smart people believe in tones of stupid things.

[@thebritishtwat1317]

I think alot of the pathway stuff actually sounds decently realistic. Like your bodies nervous system is pretty interconected I could see some spots being connected with acupuncter etc.

[@heccmcgee4352]

@@thebritishtwat1317 I won't disagree there blood flow over all is healthier with massages and the like. Definitely proven. Just seems more traditional in some practices rather than practical.

[@sparki9085]

​@@joaquinferrazzi923just because it's old doesn't mean it's right...

[@victorflores7973]

Very educational. Thanks

[@jelle-rj2ku]

this is one relaxing massage damn let him do a body massage he got a lot of knowledge

[@donnie_rex_TV]

lol i found myself reading the WHOLE convo. great vid! lol

[@weirdalpopovich]

definitely do this one again, maybe with less giggles lol, this guy was great

[@KarnageGaming]

id be very interested to see you do a check up with the doctor to see how accurate his health assessment was

[@HugoMelancon]

That jelly jiggling sound at 10:20 really got me 😂

[@5thdimension954]

I was in Thailand and got massages every other day. After the first one I was uncertain whether I was going to return again and the woman said “first we break you and then we out you back together”. Made perfect sense

[@salbenrosli707]

The master speaking about pressure points, i felt it was soothing to watch.

[@monaj4152]

What an honor to receive a massage from a master like this.

[@Menamejosh]

These are my favorite videos that you do

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the video

[@mocast3407]

This is amazing

[@timothylduggan2642]

this guy is awesome.

[@MissesWitch]

this is so cool, it looked like alot of fun, i wish i knew chinese to communicate with him now

[@TRPB-]

When Xiaoma starts a video off shirtless you know it's gonna be a wild one

[@danielgow6525]

To all those commenting this is nonsense, etc, - I agree with you; I think this is to be taken as having a relaxing/remedial massage like benefit but yes, medical curative claims the guy talks about are dubious. But I think this should be taken as a given considering what he explains at the beginning of the video about not taking it as proper medical advice. I just hope that the shame commentors are commenting on 'Dr.' Johnny whatshisname Chiropractic M.D videos which are the western equivalent of medical placebo wizardry nonsense.

[@lisaunl]

I’ve had that tool used on my feet too!! I miss my nyc massage place

[@guidow9616]

Xiao Long Kan was one of the reasons I learn chinese now. I reserved a table 2 times, and both times they didn't register my registration, probably because they didn't understand a word I said (I'm german) ... So, now I will learn to speak chinese and then reserve my table in chinese ... ;-)

[@iclarkyyy]

you lookin good xiaoma. slimming down 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Tezok19]

This guy was great to listen to, where is this massage spot located in the city ?

[@Chrisroygbiv]

Bro is FLEXIBLE 👏 😅

[@sarahh2072]

I LOVE hotpot, we do it at home sometimes with chicken stock, random veg and loads of noodles!

[@hypebeastplays6708]

I have had these type of massages on my feet many times in Sydney Australia and the Chinese woman I go to is very knowledgeable. The massage hurts like hell but afterwards you feel like a new person. I normally sleep 2-3 hours after my foot massage. I would love to see how he focuses on your back :)

[@CasuallyClutching]

Can you actually feel anything in your organs? It's pretty hard to believe

[@glswenson]

Oh im in Sydney as well, any places you recommend? This looks extremely relaxing

[@albertkoey]

Honestly, how did you feel after the massage? Relaxed? Comfortable? Calm? Did you felt any pain afterwards? I have never been to such place. But I have watches movies portraying such places as a go-to place to destress and sooth aching muscles.

[@peterruiz6117]

"Internal dampness" The human body is 90 something % water..... The food looked aawsuum ❤

[@emonsahariar9292]

Foot massage is good, and as usual most of the old oriental 'medicinal' theories are outdated.

[@etow8034]

Westerners can't understand ! Why do you think your body produces earwax and scalp oil on your head ?

[@ronniepye]

You've got some stuff 'wrong' with you my friend!! That dining experience looks fantastic

[@BDortmund1]

I’ve had numerous foot massages before but none close to where this man has understood the… (couldn’t think of the word for) reflexology.

[@Michael-el8nu]

Reflexology aka "flimflamerry" I'm sure Dr. Horace Apples here would love to walk you through the process for a modest fee

[@Dbdbe1]

@@Michael-el8nuYeah reflexology is nonsense

[@pageroks]

That looks amazing.

[@kkpage01100]

Your brain and your nerves are all connected down to your toes and allows you to feel that pain in those spots. What he’s saying is definitely real deal💪🏾💪🏾

[@zepenance9571]

Its interesting because when the body doesn't understand where pain is coming from it can cause phantom pain in other parts of the body. Nerves and the psyche are very interesting things in massages and these sorts of situations.

[@JericBrual]

5:35 Something tells me that’s not what the spleen does 😂

[@jishani1]

common sense, a middle school anatomy class, a 5 second google search. any of those?

[@MrMikedeel]

"Be careful with him." They are afraid they are going to break you. I do love the faces. I am not sure I fully understand everything. When they say problems with the liver, do they mean some kind of damage or is it more figurative. In either case, it might be worth a mention to your doctor at the next visit. Believe in it or not, they have enough personal experience to at least consider it.

[@MisterDanielTofu]

Just hearing Arieh screaming at the top of his lungs is enough to get a laugh out of anybody.

[@georgeharper7676]

@Xiaomanyc, please could you learn Tuvan? There is a huge community I am a part of that would love to see this. If you struggle for resources I can point you in the right direction. Love your vids man!

[@stejoh_]

More of these chinese medicine and massage stuff. Very interesting. Especially since you can talk to them. 👍

[@zertbrown4642]

this looks pretty relaxing

[@bryanviper]

What is this type of massage called? I would like to find one near me. Thanks

[@paoweeo]

Woot saw you in universal but way behind in line. We wanted to say hi!

[@nolanosam]

Would love to see pt 2 and see what else he can find on your back

[@CatherineIves]

How do you find someone like him? I'm from Australia and would love to see someone as skilled as him.

[@10550jp]

I’m going to in NYC in March can you give me where to go to see this man? Looks like a man that knows the body. Thanks JP

[@thuwallights4269]

At least I have an additional knowledge about TCM.as this moment, I'm practicing tcm to my colleagues.and they are satisfied.i undergo a training regarding this TCM,but sadly i didn't finish due to Lizzy ness, way back 2002.

[@peterlee9691]

Okay he got the function of the spleen spot-on, sounds legit

[@Cyndadogo]

Amazing vid

[@jessiman12003]

I can watch more videos of this chiropractor. He really knows his stuff

[@gsm4708]

Xiaoma experiences countries, their foods, their culture and then you hear a Bong sound! he is speaking their language! Love those who gather so they can hear their language or dialect from him. Love your Vids. My Ribs ache from laughing 😅

[@acme2402]

i like this guy, you should see if he offers any upper body adjustments.