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Acupressure points for relieving... by Eric W. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 22 Oct 2008 6:16pm Acupressure points for relieving anxiety and nervousness. According to this, working on accupuncture points including the "heavenly pillar" (just below the base of the skull, at the top of the spine), the "heavenly rejuvenation" (on the shoulders), the "crooked marsh" (on the inside of the elbow joint), and the "sea of tranquility Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR A COUGH OR SORE THROAT... by Barmac Posted Tue 09 Nov 2010 12:10pm These points are located on the upper chest, just below the inside ends of the collarbones where they join the sternum. Press your index fingers to these points and hold for at least a minute. Consider also pressing your thumbs on these points simultaneously. Repeat periodically, as necessary. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS TO HELP WITH KNEE PAIN... by Barmac Posted Mon 25 Oct 2010 2:45pm Hold your thumbs or fingers against the two points which are located on the inside of the leg, just below the knee and above the calf muscle, on the side of the shin. Apply pressure for at least a minute. Pressing these points relieves discomfort from knee pain, swelling and oedema. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR INDIGESTION... by Barmac Posted Wed 10 Nov 2010 11:48am These points are located on the center of the palm-side of the forearms, about two to three finger widths up from the wrist. Hold both thumbs or index fingers to the points and apply pressure for at least a minute, longer if needed to relieve indigestion. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR HEAD COLDS AND CONGESTION... by Barmac Posted Fri 15 Oct 2010 9:47am Press your index or middle fingers on the points located on both sides of the nose, in the indentions where the nostrils and cheeks join. Press on these points for at least a minute then repeat periodically, as necessary. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR ANXIETY... by Barmac Posted Sun 14 Nov 2010 1:03pm These points are located on the outside of each forearm at the place where your hand and wrist join, below your little finger. With you thumb or right index and middle fingers, firmly press this point on your left wrist and hold it for about one minute, then change hands and repeat. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR HOT FLUSHES... by Barmac Posted Sat 13 Nov 2010 7:11am Thought some of my lady blog friends might appreciate this.This point is located on the crown of the head, slightly back from the centre, in line with the ears. Several times a day, for at least a minute at a time, press the point with your index and middle fingers. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR THE RELIEF OF UPPER BACK PAIN... by Barmac Posted Fri 29 Oct 2010 2:48pm Press the fingers of the right hand to the point located in the depression at the centre of each scapula and hold for at least a minute. Repeat with the left fingers on the right scapula. This can also help to aid neck pain and fatigue. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR LEG CRAMPS... by Barmac Posted Sun 10 Oct 2010 11:22am Hold both thumbs to the points located on the top of each foot, in the indention between the big and second toes. Apply pressure for at least a minute or longer if needed to alleviate cramping. This can also help to reduce pain and stiffness. Read on »

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR HIP PAIN.. by Barmac Posted Thu 04 Nov 2010 2:14pm Hold your middle and index fingers against two points located at the centre of each buttock. Apply firm pressure for at least a minute. Release, then press again for a minute. This should reduce hip pain and joint stiffness. Read on »