Acupressure Points for Low Mood

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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. Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood, headaches, dizziness, stiff necks, irritability.

Points (B) — Heavenly Pillar
Location: One-half inch below the base of the skull, on the ropy muscles located one-half inch out from the spine. Traditionally used for: Relieves emotional distress, burnout, exhaustion, low mood, heaviness in the head.

Points (C) — Vital Diaphragm
Location: Between the shoulder blades and the spine at the level of the heart. Traditionally used for: This calming point helps to balance the emotions. It relieves anxiety, grief, 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. Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood, fatigue, exhaustion, trauma, 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. Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood 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. Traditionally used for: Relieves anxiety, low mood, chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, sore throats, 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. Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood, grief, repressed emotions, shallow breathing, chest tension or congestion, coughing, asthma, skin disorders.

Points (I) — Sea of Tranquility
Location: On the center of the breastbone three thumb widths up from the base of the bone. Traditionally used for: Relieves nervousness, chest congestion, grief, low mood, hysteria, other emotional imbalances.

Points (J) — Three Mile Point
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width on the outside of the shinbone. Traditionally used for: Strengthens the whole body, tones the muscles, balances the emotions, relieves fatigue, counteracts low mood.

Points (K) — Anterior Summit
Location: one inch in front of Points (L) Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood, headaches, vertigo, 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. Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood, headaches, vertigo, improves memory.

Points (M) — Posterior Summit
Location:  one inch behind of Points (L) Traditionally used for: Relieves low mood, headaches, vertigo, improves memory.

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.
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Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.