Acupressure Points for Relieving Hot Flashes

There are the acupressure points for relieving Hot Flashes. 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) — Bubbling Springs
Location: At the base of the ball of the foot, between the two pads.
Traditionally used for: Relieves hot flashes.Points (B) — Third Eye Point
Location: Directly between the eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead.
Traditionally used for: This point helps the endocrine system, especially the pituitary gland, relieves hot flashes, hay fever, headaches.Points (C) — Elegant Mansion
Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone.
Traditionally used for: Relieves hot flashes as well as chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety, low mood.Points (D) — Sea of Tranquility
Location: On the center of the breastbone three thumb widths up from the base of the bone.
Traditionally used for: Relieves hot flashes as well as nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, low mood, emotional distress.Points (E) — Joining the Valley–on both side of hands
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 .
Traditionally used for: Relieves hot flashes and is a trigger point for arthritis in the hand, headaches, toothaches.Points (F) — Gates of Consciousness
Location: Below the base of the skull, in the hollows two or three inches apart depending on the size of the head.
Traditionally used for: Relieves hot flashes as well as headaches, dizziness, stiff neck, neck pain, injuries, trauma, shock, irritability.Points (G) — One Hundred Meeting
Location: On the crown of the head in an indentation or “soft spot” between the cranial bones. To find the point, follow the line from the back of the ears to the top of the head.
Traditionally used for: This point improves mental concentration and memory, relieves headaches, hot flashes.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.

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.