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Using Chinese Acupressure to Ease Headaches and Stomach Pain

 

 

Headaches and stomachaches are two of the most common pain people experience in their everyday life. Caused by different factors such as stress, tension, and insomnia.

This traditional Chinese medication that helps relieve these kinds of pain using pressure. If done properly, it relaxes and dissipates pain. Known as an acupressure massage, much like acupuncture but without the use of needles.

Acupressure controls acupoints or pressure points which connect  the brain and different body parts. According to traditional Chinese medicine, there is an invisible flow of energy called “Qi” or “chi” that if blocked can cause imbalance therefore causing pain and various health conditions. Additionally, this natural technique will relieve pain in an all natural way.

Basic Pressure Points for Headache and Stomach Pain

These are some of the pressure points to ease headache and stomachache. These are easy to locate and to apply pressure on. Headaches are caused by stress, tension, fatigue and even an extreme weather condition. Along with this modern era, headaches are also caused by staring on the screen of our gadgets for too long either for work or for leisure time. Acupressure can help relieve pain through these acupoints. Massaging or applying pressure on these points can ease headaches and it only takes 3 easy steps.

• Union valley points

These are located on the web between the index finger and thumb. This is an acupoint for easing both headache and stomachache as it is related to tension.

1. Using a thumb, start pinching or applying pressure with your opposite hand on the said location for 10 seconds.
2. After that, make small circles on the area in one direction for 10 seconds.
3. Repeat these steps with the opposite hand.

• Nose bridge point

This is located on the either side of the nose bridge near the eyebrows. Applying pressure on this part can relieve headache caused by eyestrain and sinus pain.

1. Start by using the index finger to massage the points.
2. Hold for 10 seconds, then release.

• Nape point

This is located on the base of the skull on the either side of the hollow portion at the back of the neck. Massaging this part can help relieve headaches caused by tension on the neck.

1. Apply pressure using the index fingers on these pressure points.
2. Do an upward stroking manner on these portions for 10 seconds, then release.

Pains Caused by Overeating and Drinking

In addition, stomachaches and cramps caused by excessive eating and drinking are treated by applying pressure.

Here are some of the acupoints that relieve stomach discomfort:

• Elbow crease point

This is located on the top of the elbow crease at the edge of the joint. This can relieve diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.

1. Apply pressure on the said location for 10 seconds.
2. Do a circular motion while applying pressure.

• Wrist point

This is located three fingers above the wrist crease aligned with the palm. Massaging this part can ease indigestion, vomiting, anxiety and tension.

1. Apply pressure on the area using a thumb.
2. Hold firmly for 10 seconds, then release.

• Foot point

This is located on the web portion between the big toe and second toe. This can help with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

1. Apply pressure on the location using a thumb.
2. Hold for 10 seconds then release.

The pressure points can help relieving pain but not to cure any kind of sickness. This is to control the pain but not to be a cure for an illness. It is a good thing to know these kinds of techniques to manipulate pain and to improve circulation, especially headaches and stomachaches to have a better and productive day!

Benefits of using Chinese Acupressure

This kind of traditional Chinese medication do not only offer relieving pain but also a relaxing experience as it treats various kinds of pain and ailments. Acupressure includes advantages such as:

• Improving sleep
• Relaxing muscles and joints
• Reducing digestive issues
• Alleviating chronic pain
• Restore balance in the body
• Improve circulation and restore hormone balance.

Using Chinese Acupressure will ease pain, however it is lifestyle and diet that will provide pain free living. Hence, acupressure is a preventive measure rather than a cure.

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