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Are you tired of illnesses and health problems? In this article you’ll find a few tips and tricks on how to relieve the accompanying symptoms of the flu or a cold.
This is about acupressure, which provides fairly quick results. The only thing you’ll need to feel better is a few minutes for each round of 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 the 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 bit by rubbing them together. Then place your left hand on your right thigh and your right hand on your left thigh.
Now begin to apply gentle pressure to the areas of the body you want to affect. Do not forget to breathe deeply and evenly the entire time, even when you feel some pain.
If pain does occur, it should be only relatively mild.
Which areas and how to massage
Runny nose – massage the tip of the thumb. It will stimulate the throat and nose, which will help relieve symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, cough, or a stuffy nose.
Sore throat – The same applies as for a runny nose, except you should massage the lower part of the thumb.
Flu – the trick is to apply pressure to any finger pad. You should feel your muscles relax. Such relaxation helps toxins and other wastes to get out of 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 doesn’t just help with the unpleasant manifestations of a runny nose or the flu.
Among its other benefits are:
1. Preventive effect
Acupressure works excellently for the prevention of various diseases. For more specific ailments, use a map of acupressure points.
By applying pressure to these points you will not only aid the treatment of the condition linked to that point, but you can also reliably prevent the condition.
2. Diagnostic effect
When pressing a point you may begin to feel disproportionate pain.
If that happens, it indicates some completely different condition in your body.
3. Therapeutic effect
By regularly practicing acupressure 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, and your overall immune system will be strengthened.
So don’t hesitate to try this ancient healing technique on yourself. Devote at least a few minutes to it every day and over time you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.
