Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the practice of applying certain pressure points to your body to alleviate toxins, stress, aches, and pains have been around for centuries. It is advised if you decide to do acupuncture to do this by a professional and at no means on your own. There are dozens of methods of acupuncture including using needles, finger pressure points, suction cups and more. Here are some points, without the needles, you can use to alleviate ailments in your everyday life.


The Three Miles Point St36 is located underneath your knee. Youwill feel the muscle move underneath your knee when you move your foot up and down. This pressure point reduces stomachaches, vomiting, and nausea.


The Third Eye Point is easy to find as it is right between your eyes. It alleviates depression, chronic fatigue, headaches, and stress. Apply pressure to this area for one minute at a time. This area is the sixth chakra which is said to be the center of the mind.


The Pericardium Point is three fingers from the wrist right between the two tendons. The Pericardium Point relieves vomiting and stubborn hiccups. It is said to aide with gastrointestinal diseases such as acid reflexes. Apply pressure to the point 4-5 seconds and massage area.



The Tong Zi Liao Point is at the corners of your eyes. Massaging this area will alleviate stress and headaches. It can also reduce eyestrain if you do alot of reading and writing.



The Big Rushing Point has been known to increase concentration. This area reduces headaches, eye fatigue, and foot cramps. If needed, you can apply pressure to this area three times a day for about a minute. It is located on the top of your foot an inch and a half away below your big toe and little toe.

The Sea of Tranquility is said to improve emotional issues such as hysteria, hypertension, and other disorders. The point is located in the center of your chest. Apply pressure to this point and your suppose to feel like your in a sea of tranquility.

The Joining Valley Point is on your hand. It is located right in between the thumb and the index finger. Find the point where the joints meet. It is great for alleviating tooth aches, neck pain and headaches. Apply or message area for one minute to relieve ailments.

The YoungQuan Point is also known as the "bubbling spring." It can be found on the bottom of the sole of your foot between the second and third toe. The bubbling spring can stop headaches, nausea, and fainting.



The Gate of Consciousness Point opens up right below the base of the skull on both back sides of the neck. This point is said to relieve dizziness, nausea. Apply pressure on both sides using your thumbs and index fingers in a pinching position for one minute.



The Wind Maisons Point is located at the center hollow point on the base if the skull. It relieves headaches, sore throat, and nose bleeds. Apply pressure with your index finger here for one minute.



The Sea of Vitality has your back, literally. The four points are located about three fingers from each side if your lower spine. This point helps with abominable pain, stomach pain, and digestion.

The Triple Burner 6 Point helps aliviate stomach twebloating. The point is located thred fingers from the top of your wrist. Applying pressure here for one minute will alleviate stomach problems. Alternate with both wrists for results.



The Kunlun Mountains Point effects the upper area of the body. It is located between the Achilles heel tendon and ankle bone. Applying pressure to this point provides relief for neck, shoulder, and back pain. Apply pressure here for one minute to alleviate aches. This point can be  used for people who have cases of epilepsy or intense labor.



The Crooked Pond Point pc-3, is located on the outside of the elbow at the end of the outter crease. If you bend your elbow you will find this point. This pressure point is good for alleviating colds, sore throat, and hay fever. You can alternate between both elbows. It also boosts your immune system.

Using these 14 acupuncture  points can be used during your daily routines.


*The diagrams here are solely for educational purposes only. I am not a doctor and advise seeing an Acupuncture professional for custom treatment.