Acupressure, a traditional Chinese therapy, has proved to be a good solution of losing weight. Acupressure, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise, can really help lose weight.
2. One of the major concerns of todayโs lifestyle is
weight gain, and the stress to lose weight is
increasing day by day. People have realized that
weight loss supplements and other unnatural ways of
losing weight is not a sustainable method. They are,
therefore, turning to natural ways of losing weight.
Acupressure, a traditional Chinese therapy, has
proved to be a good solution of losing weight.
Although it sounds easy that just by pressing certain
points on your body you can lose weight, acupressure
needs expert hands and knowledge of the therapy.
Acupressure practitioners claim that many people
have lost weight through acupressure. Acupressure,
3. What is acupressure?
Acupressure is an ancient healing method, in which
you need to press key healing points with your
fingers. This process stimulates the bodyโs natural
self-curative abilities, and relieves pressure on the
digestive system.
The method of acupressure was found in Asia over
5,000 years ago. Acupressure is effective in relieving
stress-related diseases, particularly for boosting the
immune system.
Acupressure for weight loss
When you apply a little pressure on the special
energy meridian points on your body, they give out
excess heat and moisture, and in the process
4. Stress can actually lead to eating disorders. And by
acupressure, you can reduce stress. But, of course,
you have to pay a little attention on the food you eat,
along with practicing acupressure, on a daily basis.
You need to practice acupressure for just half an hour
every day, and you can feel the change in your body.
There are six pressure points for weight loss. You may
start by massaging these areas and then apply
pressure on these points. End the process with
another light massage on the same areas.
To start with, consult your doctor to know if your body
can handle acupressure for weight loss. This is more
important for people who have health problems.
5. #1: Appetite control point
Stimulate the appetite control point at the beginning
and end of each acupressure session. There is a
pressure point on your ear, which is called the
appetite control point. Putting pressure on this point
helps to stop overeating. This point is the fleshy flap
part of the ear above the ear lobe and in front of the
ear canal. Apply constant pressure to this spot for 3
6. #2: Spleen point
Locate the pressure point for the spleen that can
help to regulate your digestive system. The
pressure point for the spleen is found above the
anklebone on the inside part of your leg, towards
the back and just off the bone. It is just four-finger
width above the ankleboneโs center.
Press the point with your knuckle and thumb. Hold
firmly for 1 minute and release gradually. Pregnant
7. #3: Stomach point
Nourish your blood and digestive system by using
the pressure point for your stomach. From the lower
point of your kneecap, move your fingers 4-finger
down. From there, move towards the outside of
your leg 1-finger off the shinbone. There you will
find the stomach point. Hold the point with medium
to firm pressure for 1 minute.
8. #4: Spleen point
Stimulate a pressure point of the spleen, which
helps to regulate the bodyโs metabolism of water.
Slide your finger towards the inside of the leg until
you pass the shinbone. Move your finger up about
1 inch (2.5 cm) along the shinbone towards the
knee. Your fingers should fall into a natural
hollowed, rounded part of your leg on top of the leg
9. #5: Intestine point
Relieve the pressure point for the large intestine.
Move your fingers a thumb-width from your elbow
joint to the inside crease of your elbow. Start with
your left arm by keeping your left hand close to your
chest and using your right thumb to apply pressure
for about 1 minute. Repeat on the other arm.
10. #6: Abdomen point
This pressure point is found 3 cm (Ren6 in pix)
below the belly button. This point boosts the
digestive system and gives strength. It also reduces
constipation. Place two of your fingers on it and
massage by moving your fingers up and down.
Then press this point for at least 2 minutes twice a
day.
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