Relieving Strengthens the Immune System

Acupressure Points for Relieving Strengthens the Immune System.

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) -- Bearing Support Location:  near the spine, off the tips of the shoulder blades. Benefits:  It helps to strengthen the immune system, especially resistance to colds and flu.  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: Fortifies the immune system as well as relieves lower-back aches and fatigue.  Points (D) -- Elegant Mansion Location: In the depression directly below the protrusions of the collarbone. Benefits: Strengthens the immune system as well as relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety, and depression.  Points (E) -- Sea of Tranquility Location: On the center of the breastbone three thumb widths up from the base of the bone. Benefits: Relieves anxiety, anguish, and depression; boosts the immune system and regulates the thymus gland.  Points (F) -- Sea of Energy Location: Two finger widths below the belly button, between it and the pubic bone. Benefits: Strengthens the condition of the immune system and the internal organs as well as relieves abdominal muscle pain, constipation, gas, and general weakness.  Points (G) -- Three Mile Poin 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, especially the immune system; tones the muscles and aids digestion as well as relieves fatigue.  Points (H) -- Bigger Rushing Location: On the top of the foot, in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Benefits: Boosts the immune system; relieves fainting, eye fatigue, headaches, and hangovers.  Points (I) -- Crooked Pond Location: On the upper edge of the elbow crease. Benefits: Relieves immune system weaknesses, fever, constipation, and elbow pain.  Points (J) -- Outer Gate Location: Two and one-half finger widths above the center of the wrist crease on the outside of the forearm midway between the two bones (ulna and radius). Benefits: Relieves rheumatism, tendonitis, and wrist pain, and increases resistance to colds.  Points (K) -- Joining the Valley Caution: This point is forbidden for pregnant women 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 arthritis, constipation, headaches, toothaches, shoulder pain, and labor pain.  Points (L) -- Bigger Stream Caution: This point should not be stimulated strongly after the third month of pregnancy. Location: Midway between the inside of the anklebone and the Achilles tendon in the back of the ankle. Benefits: Strengthens the immune system, relieves fatigue, swollen feet, and ankle pain.