1. Joining the Valley-for Headaches
The Joining the Valley (L 14) acupressure point is the perfect way to get rid of headache. Also, it will help you with toothaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, constipation and hangovers.
The location of this point is in the area between the thumb and index finger, at the highest spot of the muscle when both the thumb and finger are put close together. First press, and then massage this point for several minutes. Then repeat on the other hand. Do the procedure whenever is necessary.
2. Pericardium- for Nausea and Vomiting
This acupressure point will help you get rid of nausea and vomiting which occur due to different reasons including pregnancy, sickness, post-surgery and post-chemotherapy. Moreover, it can help you with chest pain, headache, stomach pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome pain.
The location of this point is between the two large tendons on the inside of your wrist, about three finger-widths below the base of your palm. Press the point with your index and middle fingers for several minutes. Repeat any time when necessary.
3. The Third Eye- for Chronic Fatigue and Eye Strain
The Third Eye acupressure point (GV24.5)can effectively calm your mind, boost memory, relieve stress, chronic fatigue, headache, insomnia and eye strain. Also, it can help you with sinus pain and congestion. In addition, this point can help with spiritual and emotional imbalance as well.
Close your eyes and find the Third Eye pressure point on the knobby spot on the bridge of your nose between the eyebrows. Using your middle finger, gently press the point for a few seconds to 1 minute and then release. Repeat this a couple times a week.
4. Sea of Tranquility- for Emotional Healing
The acupressure point Sea of Tranquility, also known as Conception Vessel 17 (CV 17), has a calming effect and removes anxiety, depression, nervousness, hysteria, emotional imbalances and plus, it boosts the immunity.
It is placed in the center of the breastbone, about 4 fingers over the beginning of the bone. When you are in the prayer position, you can press this point. Your palms should be joined and you fingers turned up. Then, the thumbs should press into the breastbone.
Your back needs to be straight, and for that purpose you should sit on a straight-back chair. Do the pressing for several minutes a day in a period of a few months. Take a slow, deep breathe while doing it.
5. Leg Three Miles- for Stomach Problems
Besides the ability to boost your immunity and to strengthen your body, the acupressure point known as the Leg Three Miles (ST 36) is also highly helpful in the process of treating different digestive difficulties, such as diarrhea, bloating, constipation, indigestion, gas, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Hold your leg bended and place your fingers right under the knee cap, with your index finger at the beginning of the knee cap. The Leg Three Miles point is located in the area from the base of the cap to the outside of the shin bone.
Press and hold this point for several seconds a day on the both legs or only on one of them.
6. Commanding Middle- for Arthritis and Sciatica
Back in the 2006, the British Medical Journal published a study which asserted that acupressure turned out to be much more effective in relieving the pain in the lower back than any other physical therapy. The researchers also discovered that the results lasted for even six months.
The point B 54, or the knee back acupressure point, reduces stiffness in the back, pain in the back or knee, arthritis in the knee, hips and back, and sciatica pain.
Commanding Middle acupressure point is located at the center of the backside of the knee cap. Press the point and hold for about one minute every day. Repeat with the both legs.
7. Sacral Points- for Menstrual Pain
This point is highly helpful in relieving menstrual cramps, in relax the uterus and lowering pain in the lower back or in the sciatica.
Sacral points are placed on the beginning of the spine, right over the tail bone, or on the sacrum. Lie down on your back and place your hands one over the other under the base of your spine. Press firmly for several minutes.
8. Shen Men- to Quit Smoking
Besides that it reduces stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and inflammatory illnesses, the auricular point known as Shen Men is also highly helpful if you want to stop some kind of addiction, such as smoking.
It is similar to the HT 7 heart meridian point but offers more therapeutic properties.
This point is placed above the apex of the triangular fossa, on the upper half of the ear. Press this point with your index finger, and press the same point behind the ear with your thumb. Press firmly and massage the points gently. Repeat the treatments several times a day.