Acupressure for Tired, Aging Eyes

Here are the acupressure points traditionally used for tired, aging eyes. Use gentle, regular pressure, and give it time. 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.

Acupressure Point ST36 — Zu San Li 
Chinese Name: 足三里
Location: Four finger widths below the kneecap toward the outside of the shinbone.
Traditionally used for: Strengthens the whole body to prevent as well as relieve allergies. long life point, balancing point, to boost up energy, knee pain, gastric pain, vomiting, abdominal distention, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, mental fog, arterial sclerosis, poor digestion especially of proteins and carbohydrates, breast abscess, mastitis, pain and swelling in the breast.

Acupressure Point GB37 — Guan Ming
Chinese Name: 光明
Location: 5 body inches above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Traditionally used for: pain in the knee, muscular atrophy, motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities, blurred vision, eye infections, vision problems due to food allergies, sty in the eye, watery eyes, puffy eyelids, itchy eyes, night blindness, pain in the breast.

Acupressure Point GB39 — Xuan Zhong
Chinese Name: 懸鐘
Location: 3 body inches above the tip of the external malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of m.peroneus longus and brevis.
Traditionally used for: weakness of the limbs, stiff neck, bloating of the abdomen, pain in the hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy of the limbs, spasm and cramps of the legs, tired eyes, vision problems.

Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

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.