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Are you already tired of illnesses and health problems? In this article you will find a few tips and tricks on how to relieve the symptoms that accompany the flu or a cold.
This will be about acupressure, which provides fairly quick results. The only thing you will need to feel better is a few minutes for each round of the therapy.
The best thing about this form of acupressure is that you can apply it to yourself and you won’t need any needles, as is the case with acupuncture.
Preparation before finger massage
Before you proceed to apply acupressure, relax. Sit comfortably on a chair or in your favorite armchair. Do not cross your legs, however, and pay special attention to your breathing. It should be even.
Warm your hands a little by rubbing them together. Then place your left hand on your right thigh and your right hand on your left thigh.
Now start applying gentle pressure to the parts of the body you want to affect. Remember to breathe deeply and evenly the whole time, even when you feel some pain.
If pain does occur, it should be only relatively mild.
Which places and how to massage
Runny nose – massage the tip of the thumb. This will stimulate the throat and nose, which will then manifest in the alleviation of symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, coughing, or a blocked nose.
Sore throat – The same applies here as for a runny nose, except you should massage the lower part of the thumb.
Sinus pain – sinus problems can really ruin the whole day. To alleviate them, massage the tips of all fingers except the thumb. The closer you go to the nails, the better the effect should be. This activity can increase the flow of mucus from the sinuses, so keep some tissues handy.
Flu – the trick lies in applying pressure to any finger pad. You should feel your muscles relax. Such relaxation helps toxins and other waste substances to leave the body. Massaging the skin between the thumb and the index finger also helps a lot.
For other health issues, massage the points as shown in the introductory picture.
What acupressure does for your body
Acupressure does not only help with the unpleasant symptoms of a cold or the flu.
Its other benefits include:
1. Preventive effect
Acupressure works excellently in the prevention of various diseases. For a more specific disease use a map of acupressure points.
By applying pressure to these points you will not only help treat the disease associated with a given point, but you will also be able to reliably prevent that disease.
2. Diagnostic effect
When pressing a point you may begin to feel disproportionate pain.
If this happens, it indicates some completely different disease in your body.
3. Therapeutic effect
By performing acupressure regularly you can strengthen your overall health.
One of the most significant benefits of acupressure is its ability to release tension. With each massage your blood circulation and the oxygenation of your organs will improve.
Your body will return to balance, harmful substances will be removed from it, and the overall immune system will be strengthened.
So do not hesitate to try this ancient healing technique on yourself. Devote at least a few minutes to it each day and after a while you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.
