Our modern dietary habits cause us to rely too much on fast food or ready-made products from supermarkets, which may increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Beyond that, they also cause many people to suffer from various digestive issues such as gas, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, pain, and more. Many suffer from these issues frequently and accept them as fate, but you’ll be happy to hear there’s a way to get rid of them easily by massaging specific points on the body, depending on the problem. Meet the 9 pressure points that will solve all your digestive problems.
1. Union Valley (LI-4)
This point is located between the index finger and thumb, and massaging it helps heal various digestive problems, such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Additionally, massaging this point can reduce dizziness and generally help relieve all kinds of pain.
2. Pool at the Bend (LI-11)
This point is located at the upper outer part of the elbow, precisely at its tip. Massaging this point helps reduce symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Additionally, it helps alleviate sore throat, swelling around the eyes, and blurred vision.
3. Outer Gate (TW-5)
This point is located three finger-widths above the wrist, on the outer side of the forearm. Massaging this point helps reduce nausea and vomiting, and it also helps eliminate tinnitus - a condition causing a persistent ringing sound, often after being in a particularly noisy environment.
4. Inner Gate (P-6)
Similar to the Outer Gate, this point is located three finger-widths above the wrist but on the inner side of the forearm. Massaging this point helps relieve abdominal pain, vomiting, or anxiety, which might be one of the causes of the digestive issues you’re suffering from. Additionally, it’s recommended to massage this point if you suffer from motion sickness or seasickness.
5. Three Mile Point (ST-36)
This point is located three finger-widths below the knee, on the outer side of the leg. Massaging this point helps reduce ulcer symptoms, inflammation in the small intestine, nausea, gas, and bloating. Additionally, massaging this point nourishes the body with energy and is recommended if you are suffering from thoughts that disturb your peace, as it can help you eliminate them quickly.
6. Grandfather-Grandson (SP-4)
This point is located on the inner side of the foot, four finger-widths from the base of the big toe. Massaging this point helps relieve abdominal pain and nausea and increases the flow of energy toward the stomach. It is recommended to massage this point if you suspect you are suffering from food poisoning.
7. Meeting Point of the Yin Meridians of the Foot (SP-6)
This point is located three finger-widths above the ankle bone, on the inner side of the leg. Massaging this point helps relieve abdominal pain and is especially effective if you are suffering from ulcerative colitis. Additionally, massaging this point may help you enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Click here to discover how.
8. Great Surge (LIV-3)
This point is located between the big toe and the second toe, towards the center of the top of the foot. Massaging this point helps improve gallbladder health and reduce nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Additionally, massaging this point is effective in reducing depression and general weakness, and it is recommended for epilepsy patients to massage it regularly.
9. Central Belly (CV-12)
This point is located halfway between the breastbone and the navel, right in the midline of the body. Massaging this point helps reduce heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Additionally, those trying to lose weight are recommended to massage this point regularly.
Stretches to Perform Before Massaging the Pressure Points
It is very important to perform stretches throughout the body before you begin massaging the pressure points, in order to release all blocked meridians and improve the flow of chi throughout the body, which will help increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
- Stand straight, raise your arms above your head, take a breath, and stretch your body backward as far as you can without harming yourself.
- Hold for 3 seconds, return to the starting position, and exhale.
- Take a breath and exhale as you bend forward, letting your arms hang loosely over the floor.
- Count to 3, return to the starting position, and take a breath.
- Raise your arms above your head and lean your body to the right as you exhale.
- Return to the starting position and take a breath.
- Raise your arms above your head and lean your body to the left as you exhale.
- Return to the starting position and take a breath.
Repeat this stretching sequence 3 times before you begin massaging the pressure points.
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