Acupressure

Acupressure Points for Strengthens the Immune System




There are the acupressure points for 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. Traditionally used for: &nbsp, 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. Traditionally used for: 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. Traditionally used for: Strengthens the immune system as well as relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety, low mood.

Points (E) — Sea of Tranquility
Location: On the center of the breastbone three thumb widths up from the base of the bone. Traditionally used for: Relieves anxiety, anguish, low mood, 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. Traditionally used for: Strengthens the condition of the immune system and the internal organs as well as relieves abdominal muscle pain, constipation, gas, 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. Traditionally used for: Strengthens the whole body, especially the immune system.

Points (H) — Bigger Rushing
Location: On the top of the foot, in the valley between the big toe and the second toe. Traditionally used for: Boosts the immune system, eye fatigue, headaches, hangovers.

Points (I) — Crooked Pond
Location: On the upper edge of the elbow crease. Traditionally used for: Relieves immune system weaknesses, fever, constipation, 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). Traditionally used for: Relieves rheumatism, tendonitis, wrist pain, 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. Traditionally used for: Relieves arthritis, constipation, headaches, toothaches, shoulder pain, 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. Traditionally used for: Strengthens the immune system, relieves fatigue, swollen feet, ankle pain.

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.

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About Grace Chen

Hi, I'm Grace Chen. I’m enthusiastic about Traditional Chinese Medicine, natural healing including Chinese Medicinal Herbs, Acupressure, Qi-Gong, foot massage and more. My passion for herbs had been a lifelong journey beginning as a young girl always been fascinated by my grandfather’s Chinese Herbal Medicine chest, full of amazing goodies helping people get well. To chase my dreams, I created a website, HerbalShop.com to share my passion, my grandfather Dr. Chen’s herbal recipes, interesting new and the translation of the classical Chinese herbal formulas with the world. Hope you enjoy it!