How to Apply Pressure

How to Apply Pressure


Firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure. To relax an area or relieve pain, apply pressure gradually and hold without any movement for several minutes at a time. You can Use prolonged finger pressure directly on the point; gradual, steady, penetrating pressure for approximately three minutes is ideal. Each point will feel somewhat different when you press it; some points feel tense, while others are often sore or ache when pressed. How much pressure to apply to any point depends on how fit you are. A general guideline to follow is that the pressure should be firm enough so that it hurts a little. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful. Usually, however, if you firmly hold the point long enough (up to 2 minutes using the middle finger with your index and ring fingers on either side as support), the pain will diminish. Note that sometimes when you hold a point, you'll feel pain in another part of your body. This phenomenon is called referred pain and indicates that those areas are related. 
It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help clear away toxic substances in our body . 

Caution: If you have a serious illness ,   or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.

About Acupressure

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain. The human body has fourteen "meridians" that carry energy throughout the body. These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian.

Acupuncture and Acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture uses needles, while Acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands. There is a massive amount of scientific data that demonstrates why and how acupuncture is effective.

Acupressure is the most effective method for self-treatment of tension-related ailments by using the power and sensitivity of the human hand. Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of the body. 

Common Benefits:
• Relieve stress and tension 
• Relax mind and body 
• Increase blood circulation 
• Aid in the removal of toxic wastes 
• Provide relief from head, neck and shoulder aches 
• Promote the healing of injuries 
• Increase energy levels 
• Increase overall feeling of well-being 
• Decreasing labor pains

Acupressure uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing. 

Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, and tension due to stress. There are also great advantages to using Acupressure as a way to balance the body and maintain good health. The healing touch of acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.

Acupressure focuses on relieving pain and discomfort as well as on responding to tension before it develops into a "disease," that is, before the constrictions and imbalances can do further damage. By using a combination of self-help methods, you can improve your condition as well as feel more alive, healthy, and in harmony with your life. 

This treatment involves stimulating the vital-energy points along the meridians on our body to effect maximum energy flow. 

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are over 800 vital energy points along the meridians that run from the head down to the heels, especially along either side of the spinal column. (The meridians connect the interior and exterior of the body). Every point has specific therapeutic effects on the related organ. By massaging these points, the corresponding body area receives specific therapeutic treatment. It can be used to treat internal organ diseases, relieve internal discomfort, and relax yourself; or to promote overall well-being of the body. 

Western scientists have shown that many of these points are located at key crossways of the autonomic nervous system. This may explain in part why they can affect pain that the patient experiences in a part of the body far from where the pressure is applied. 

It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, to help clear away toxic substances in our body.

Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.

Promotes the circulation of the blood. Regulates menstrual disorders

Promotes the circulation of the blood.
Regulates menstrual disorders. 


By massaging these points, the corresponding 
body area receives specific therapeutic treatment

It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, helps to clear away toxic substances in our body.

Acne, Pimple and Other Skin Problems

Acupressure Points for Relieving Acne, Pimple and Other Skin Problems.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Heavenly Pillar Location: One-half inch below the base of the skuIl on the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from either side of the spine. Benefits: Relieves stress related to skin disorders such as acne. Relieves stress, burnout, exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in the head, eyestrain, stiff necks, and sore throats.  Points (B) & Points (C) -- Sea of Vitality Caution: Do not press on disintegrating discs or fractured or broken bones. If you have a weak back, a few minutes of stationary, light touching instead of pressure can be very healing. See your doctor first if you have any questions or need medical advice. Location: In the lower back (between the second and third lumbar vertebrae) two to four finger widths away from the spine at waist level. Benefits: Relieves acne, eczema, and bruises on the body.  Points (D) -- Third Eye Point Location: Directly between your eyebrows in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the center of the forehead. Benefits: Stimulates the pituitary gland, which is the master endocrine gland, to enhance the condition of the skin throughout the body.  Points (E) -- Four Whites Location: One finger width below the lower ridge of the eye socket in line with the center of the iris in an indentation of the cheek. Benefits: Remedies acne and facial blemishes.  Points (F) -- Facial Beauty Location: At the bottom of the cheekbone, directly below the pupil. Benefits: Relieves acne, facial blemishes, poor complexion, and sagging cheeks; and improves facial circulation. Points (G) -- Three Mile Point Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap toward the outside of the shinbone. Benefits: Strengthens and tones the muscles and improves the condition of the skin throughout the entire body.  Points (H) -- Heavenly Appearance Location: In the indentation directly below the ear lobe and behind the jawbone. Benefits: Balances the thyroid gland to increase the luster of the skin; relieves hives.  Points (I) -- Wind Screen Location: In the indentation directly behind the ear lobe. Benefits: Balances the thyroid gland to increase the luster of the skin; relieves hives.

Allergies

Acupressure Points for Relieving Allergies

Working on these points can help you get better quicker.  You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A)  --  Elegant Mansion Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone. Benefits: Relieves allergies associated with chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, and sore throats.  Points (B) -- Crooked Pond Location: On the top, outer end of the elbow crease. Benefits: Relieves allergies, particularly inflamed skin disorders (such as hives and rashes), itching, and fevers.  Points (C) -- Sea of Energy Location: Two finger widths directly below the belly button. Benefits: Relieves allergies that accompany constipation, gas, fatigue, general weakness, and insomnia.  Points (D)  -- Three Mile Poin Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap on the outside of the leg. Benefits: Strengthens the whole body to prevent as well as relieve allergies.  Points (E) -- Bigger Rushing Location: On the top of the foot in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Benefits: Relieves all kinds of allergic reactions, especially bloodshot eyes and neuromuscular disorders.  Points (F) -- Heavenly Pillar Location: One-half inch below the base of the skull, on the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from either side of the spine. Benefits: Relieves allergic reactions such as exhaustion, headache, and swollen eyes.  Points (G)  -- Outer Gate Location: On the top of the forearm between the two armbones, two and one-half finger widths above the wrist crease. Benefits: Relieves allergic reactions by strengthening the immune system.  Points (H) -- Joining the Valley Caution: This point is forbidden for pregnant women unless they are in labor because its stimulation can cause premature contractions in the uterus.  Location: In the webbing between your thumb and index finger. On the outside of the hand, find the highest spot of the muscle when the thumb and index fingers are brought close together. Benefits: Relieves all kinds of allergies, such as headaches, hay fever, sneezing, and itching.

Angina Pectoris

Acupressure Points for Relieving Angina Pectoris.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective. It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, helps to clear away toxic substances in our body.

Ankle Problems

Acupressure Points for Relieving Ankle Problems.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Illuminated Sea Location: One thumb width below the inside of the anklebone. Benefits: Relieves swollen ankles, as well as heel and ankle pain.  Points (B) -- Bigger Stream Caution: This point is forbidden to be strongly stimulated after the third month of pregnancy. Location: In the hollow midway between the protrusion of the inside anklebone and the Achilles tendon, which joins the back of the calf to the back of the heel. Benefits: Relieves swollen feet and ankle pain, and strengthens the ankle joint.  Points (C) -- High Mountains Location: Opposite Points B , in the hollow between the outer anklebone and the Achilles tendon. Benefits: Relieves swollen feet, ankle pains, thigh pain, rheumatism in the foot joints, and lower back pain.  Points (D) -- Calm Sleep Location: In the first indentation directly below the outer anklebone. This hollow is one-third the distance from the outer anklebone to the bottom of the heel. Benefits: Relieves heel pain, ankle pain, insomnia, and general foot pains.

Anxiety and Nervousness

Acupressure Points for Relieving Anxiety and Nervousness.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Heavenly Pillar Location: One finger width below the base of the skull on the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from the spine. Benefits: Relieves stress, over exhaustion, insomnia, heaviness in the head, eyestrain, stiff necks, swollen eyes, and sore throats.  Points (B) -- Heavenly Rejuvenation Location: On the shoulders, midway between the base of the neck and the outside of the shoulders, one-half inch below the top of the shoulders. Benefits: Relieves nervous tension and stiff necks; increases resistance to colds and flu. It is also good for the lungs.  Points (C) -- Crooked Marsh-- on both side of arm Location: On the inside of the arm at the lower end of the elbow crease when the arm is bent. Benefits: Relieves nervous stomach, anxiety, arm pain, elbow pain, and chest discomfort.  Points (D) -- Inner Gate-- on both side of arm Location: In the middle of the inner side of the forearm two and one-half finger widths from the wrist crease. Benefits: Relieves nausea, anxiety, palpitations, and wrist pain.  Points (E) -- Spirit Gate-- on both side of arm Location: On the little finger side of the forearm at the crease of the wrist. Benefits: Relieves emotional imbalances, fear, nervousness, anxiety, and forgetfulness.  Points (F) -- Third Eye Point Location: Directly between the eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. Benefits: Calms the body to relieve nervousness.  Points (G) -- Sea of Tranquility Location: On the center of the breastbone, three thumb widths up from the base of the bone. Benefits: Relieves nervousness, anxiety, chest tension, anguish, depression, hysteria, and other emotional imbalances.

Arthritis

Acupressure Points for Relieving Arthritis.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Crooked Pond Location: On the upper edge of the elbow crease. Benefits: Relieves arthritic pain, especially in the elbow and shoulder.  Points (B) -- Outer Gate Location: Two and one-half finger widths above the wrist crease on the outer forearm midway between the two bones of the arm. Benefits: Relieves rheumatism, tendonitis, wrist pain, and shoulder pain.  Points (C) -- Joining the Valley Caution: This point is forbidden for pregnant women until labor because its stimulation can cause premature contractions in the uterus.  Location: In the webbing between the thumb and index finger at the highest spot of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are brought close together.  Benefits: Relieves pain and inflammation in the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck.  Points (D) -- Three Mile Point Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width to the outside of the leg. Benefits: Strengthens the body, benefits the joints, and relieves the fatigue that often results from the drain of dealing with arthritic pain.  Points (E) -- Gates of Consciousness Location: Below the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two large, vertical neck muscles, two to three inches apart depending on the size of the head.  Benefits: Relieves arthritis, as well as the following common complaints that often accompany arthritic pain: headaches, insomnia, stiff neck, neck pain, fatigue, and general irritability.

Asthma and Breathing Difficulties

Acupressure Points for Relieving Asthma and Breathing Difficulties.

Points (A)  Location: On the outer part of the chest, three finger widths below the collarbone. Benefits: Relieves asthma, breathing difficulties, chest tension and congestion, coughing, and tension due to emotional distress. Points (B) Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone. Benefits: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, and anxiety.  Points (C)   Location: One finger width below the upper tip of the shoulder blade, between the spine and the scapula. Benefits: Relieves asthma, coughing, sneezing, and severe muscle spasms in the shoulders and neck. Points (D) Location: On the palm side of the hand in the center of the pad at the base of the thumb. Benefits: Relieves shallow breathing, coughing, and swollen throat. Points (E)  Location: In the groove at the wrist fold below the base of the thumb. Benefits: Relieves lung problems, coughing, and asthma.

Back Aches

Acupressure Points for Relieving Lower Back Aches.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Sea of Energy Location: Two finger widths directly below the belly button. Benefits: Relieves lower-back weakness, tones weak abdominal muscles, and prevents a variety of lower-back problems. Points (B) & Points (C) -- Sea of Vitality Caution: If you have a weak back, the Sea of Vitality points may be quite tender. In this case a few minutes of light, stationary touch instead of deep pressure can be very healing.  Location: In the lower back (between the second and third lumbar vertebrae) two to four finger widths away from the spine at waist level. Benefits: Relieves lower-back aches, sciatica, and the fatigue that often results from the pain.  Points (D) -- Womb and Vitals Location: One to two finger widths outside the sacrum (the large bony area at the base of the spine) and midway between the top of the hipbone and the base of the buttock. Benefits: Relieves lower-back aches, sciatica, pelvic tension, hip pain, and tension.  Points (E) -- Commanding Middle Location: In the center of the back of the knee crease. Benefits: Relieves back pain; sciatica; knee pain; back stiffness; and arthritis in the knees, back, and hips.

Bad Breath

Acupressure Points for Relieving Bad Breath.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective. It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, helps to clear away toxic substances in our body.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Acupressure Points for Relieving Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Third Eye Point Location: Directly between the eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose joins the forehead. Benefits: Aids chronic fatigue syndrome complaints, especially irritability, confusion, and headaches.  Points (B) -- Letting Go Location: On the outer part of the chest, four finger widths up from the armpit crease and one finger width inward. Benefits: Relieves difficult breathing, fatigue, confusion, chest tension and congestion, emotional repression, coughing, and asthma.  Points (C) -- Sea of Energy Location: Three finger widths below the belly button. Benefits: Relieves general weakness, extreme fatigue, dizziness, and confusion that results from the chronic fatigue syndrome.  Points (D) -- Three Mile Point Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width on the outside of the shinbone. If you are on the correct spot, a muscle should flex as you move your foot up and down. Benefits: Relieves fatigue, dizziness, and general weakness, as well as strengthens and tones the muscles throughout the body.  Points (E) -- Bigger Rushing Location: On the top of the foot, in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Benefits: Relieves fainting, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, headaches, nausea, and irritability.  Points (F) -- Gates of Consciousness Location: Just below the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two large neck muscles, two to three inches apart depending on the size of the head. Benefits: Relieves headaches, arthritis, insomnia, dizziness, stiff neck, neck pain, injuries, trauma, shock, hypertension, neuromotor coordination, eyestrain, and irritability.  Points (G) -- Shoulder Well Caution: Pregnant women should press this point lightly.  Location: On the highest point of the shoulder muscle, one to two inches from the side of the lower neck. Benefits: Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, shoulder tension, poor circulation, cold hands or feet, nervous problems, and headaches.  Points (H) & Points (I) -- Sea of Vitality Caution: Do not press on disintegrating discs or on fractured or broken bones. If you have a weak back, a few minutes of stationary, light touch instead of deep pressure can be very healing. See your doctor first if you have any questions or need medical advice.  Location: In the lower back two ( Points H ) and four ( Points I ) finger widths away from the spine at waist level. Benefits: Relieves many chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms such as muscle weakness, extreme fatigue, irritability, dizziness, and confusion.  Points (J) -- Outer Gate Location: Two and one-half finger widths above the outer wrist crease, between the two forearm bones. Benefits: Relieves rheumatism, wrist pain, and shoulder pain and increases resistance to colds and flu.  Points (K) -- Inner Gate-- on both side of arms Location: Two and one-half finger widths up the arm from the center of the inner wrist crease, midway between the two forearm bones. Benefits: Relieves indigestion, nausea, insomnia, nervousness, palpitations, and wrist pain.

Cold Hands & Cold Feet

Acupressure Points for Relieving Cold Hands & Cold Feet.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective. It's important to drink plenty of warm water after the massage, helps to clear away toxic substances in our body.

Cold & Flu

Acupressure Points for Relieving Cold & Flu.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker and increase your resistance to future colds. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A)  Location: Directly between the eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the center of your forehead.  Benefits: Relieves head congestion, stuffy nose, and headaches.  Points (B)  Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone.  Benefits: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, coughing, and sore throats.  Points (C)   Caution: This point is forbidden for pregnant women because its stimulation can cause premature contractions in the uterus.  Location: At the highest spot of the muscle on the back of the hand that protrudes when the thumb and index finger are close together.  Points (D)  Location: In the indentations of the eye sockets, on either side of where the bridge of the nose meets the ridge of the eyebrows.  Benefits: Relieves colds, sinus congestion, frontal headaches, and tired eyes.  Points (E)  Location: On either cheek, just outside each nostril.  Benefits: Relieves nasal congestion, sinus pain, facial paralysis, and facial swelling.  Points (F)  Location: At the bottom of the cheekbone, directly below the pupil.  Benefits: Relieves stuffy nose, head congestion, burning eyes, eye fatigue, and eye pressure.  Points (G)  Location: In the center of the back of the head, in the large hollow under the base of the skull.  Benefits: Relieves head congestion, red eyes, mental stress, headaches, and stiff neck.  Points (H)  Location: Below the base of the skull, in the hollows on both sides, two to three inches apart depending on the size of the head.  Benefits: Relieves headaches, head congestion, arthritis, neck pain, and irritability.  Points (I) Location: It's located near the spine, off the tips of the shoulder blades.  Benefits: it is especially good for stimulating the body's natural resistance to cold and flu. According to traditional Chinese medicine, wind and cold enter the pores of the skin at this point.

Constipation

Acupressure Points for Relieving Constipation.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Crooked Pond Location: At the outer end of the elbow crease. Benefits: Relieves fever, constipation, and indigestion. This is a powerful trigger point for the colon.  Points (B) -- Joining the Valley Caution: This point is forbidden for pregnant women, because its stimulation can cause premature contractions in the uterus. Location: At the highest spot of the muscle on the back of the hand that protrudes when the thumb and index finger are brought close together. Benefits: Relieves constipation, headaches, toothaches, shoulder pain, arthritis, and labor pain.  Points (C) -- Three Mile Point Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width to the outside of the shinbone. If you are on the correct spot, a muscle should flex as you move your foot up and down. Benefits: Strengthens the whole body, aids digestion, and relieves stomach and intestinal disorders.  Points (D) -- Sea of Energy Location: Three finger widths directly below the belly button. Benefits: Relieves pain in the abdominal muscles, constipation, colitis, and gas.

Coughing

Acupressure Points for Relieving Coughing.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Heaven Rushing Out Location: At the base of the throat in the large hollow directly below the Adam's apple. Benefits: Relieves dry cough, bronchitis, sore throat, chest congestion, and heartburn.  Points (B) -- Elegant Mansion Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone.  Benefits: Relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, and anxiety.  Points (C) -- Heavenly Pillar Location: One-half inch below the base of the skull on the ropy muscles one-half inch out from either side of the spine.  Benefits: Relieves sore throat, stress, burnout, overexertion, and heaviness in the head.  Points (D) -- Ding Chuan Location: To the side and a little above the vertebra that protrudes at the top of the spine when the head is tilted downward.  Benefits: Relieves throat problems, coughing, shoulder and neck pain, and thyroid imbalances.  Points (E) -- Vital Diaphragm Location: Between the shoulder blade and the spine at the level of the heart.  Benefits: Relieves coughing, breathing difficulties, and respiratory problems. This calming point also helps balance the emotions.

Cramps and Spasms

Acupressure Points for Relieving Cramps and Spasms.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Supporting Mountain Location: In the center of the base of the calf muscle, midway between the crease behind the knee and the heel, at the bottom of the calf muscle bulge. Benefits: Relieves leg cramps (especially in the calf muscle), knee pain, lumbago, and feet swelling.  Points (B) -- Bigger Rushing Location: On the top of the foot in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Benefits: Relieves foot cramps, headaches, tired eyes, and hangovers, as well as allergies and arthritis.  Points (C) -- Middle of a Person Location: Two-thirds of the way up from the upper lip to the nose. Benefits: This first-aid revival point has traditionally been used for cramps, fainting, and dizziness.

Depression

Acupressure Points for Relieving Depression.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Gates of Consciousness Location: Below the base of the skull, in the hollows between two large neck muscles, two to three inches apart depending on the size of the head. Benefits: Relieves depression, headaches, dizziness, stiff necks, and irritability.  Points (B) -- Heavenly PillarLocation: One-half inch below the base of the skull, on the ropy muscles located one-half inch out from the spine. Benefits: Relieves emotional distress, burnout, exhaustion, depression, and heaviness in the head.  Points (C) -- Vital Diaphragm Location: Between the shoulder blades and the spine at the level of the heart. Benefits: This calming point helps to balance the emotions. It relieves anxiety, grief, and other emotional imbalances. Points (D) & Points (E) -- Sea of Vitality Caution: Do not press on disintegrating discs or a fractured or broken bone. If your back is in a weak condition, lightly touch these points, keeping your fingers stationary and exerting no pressure. See your doctor first if you have any questions or need medical advice.Location: In the lower back two (Point E) and four (Point D) finger widths from the spine at waist level. Benefits: Relieves depression, fatigue, exhaustion, trauma, and fear .  Points (F) -- Third Eye Point Location: Directly between the eyebrows in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the center of the forehead. Benefits: Relieves depression as well as glandular and emotional imbalances.  Points (G) -- Elegant Mansion Location: In the indentation between the first rib and the lower border of the collarbone, just outside the upper breastbone. Benefits: Relieves anxiety, depression, chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, sore throats, and premenstrual tension.  Points (H) -- Letting Go Location: On the outer part of the upper chest, four finger widths up from the armpit crease and one finger width inward. Benefits: Relieves depression, grief, repressed emotions, shallow breathing, chest tension or congestion, coughing, asthma, and skin disorders.  Points (I) -- Sea of Tranquility Location: On the center of the breastbone three thumb widths up from the base of the bone. Benefits: Relieves nervousness, chest congestion, grief, depression, hysteria, and other emotional imbalances.  Points (J) -- Three Mile Point Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width on the outside of the shinbone. Benefits: Strengthens the whole body, tones the muscles, balances the emotions, and relieves fatigue, and counteracts depression.  Points (K) -- Anterior Summit Location: one inch in front of Points (L) Benefits: Relieves depression, headaches, and vertigo, and improves memory.  Points (L) -- One Hundred Meeting Point Location:on top center of the head, by placing the left fingers behind the left ear; the right fingers behind the right ear. Move the fingertips up to the top of the head,center of the head. Benefits: Relieves depression, headaches, and vertigo, and improves memory. Points (M) -- Posterior Summit Location:  one inch behind of Points (L) Benefits: Relieves depression, headaches, and vertigo, and improves memory.

Diarrhea

Acupressure Points for Relieving Diarrhea.

Working on these points can help you get better quicker. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.  Points (A) -- Abdominal Sorrow  Location: Below the edge of the rib cage one-half inch in from the nipple line. Benefits: Relieves diarrhea, ulcer pain, indigestion, appetite imbalances, and abdominal cramps.  Points (B) -- Sea of Energy Location: Two finger widths directly below the belly button. Benefits: Relieves chronic diarrhea, constipation, and gas; strengthens the abdominal muscles.  Points (C) -- Three Mile Point Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width on the outside of the shinbone. If you are on the correct spot, a muscle should flex as you move your foot up and down. Benefits: Strengthens the whole body, tones the muscles, aids digestion, and relieves stomach disorders.  Points (D) -- Travel Between Location: At the juncture of the big and second toes. Benefits: Relieves diarrhea, stomachaches, headaches, and nausea.  Points (E) -- Grandfather Grandson Location: On the arch of the foot, one thumb width in back of the ball of the foot. Benefits: Relieves indigestion, diarrhea, stomachaches, and nausea.