ACUPRESSURE FOR WORRY, ANXIETY, APPREHENSION, AND SLEEPLESSNESS

Dear readers and friends,

Today I'm bringing you another article in the series on traditional Chinese medicine, specifically acupressure, addressing various common ailments. This wonderful technique, used correctly, could provide relief from many illnesses caused by our flawed lifestyle in modern society. In this article, we'll discuss worry, anxiety, apprehension, and insomnia, which are unfortunately widespread conditions in our modern society.  For a more informed approach and to better understand the topic, I recommend reading the first of the previous articles:  Acupressure: Meridians, Treatments, and Tips .

Brief introduction to point treatment

Points that are painful to press are considered areas of excessive energy accumulation.
Points that feel pleasant to press are considered areas of energy deficiency. Acupressure points are generally treated bilaterally.
When energy is excessive, apply deeper pressure and hold until the excess energy dissipates. When energy is deficient, apply moderate pressure, using the flat part of the thumb, and hold to draw blood and Qi to the area (approximately 3 minutes).

TYPE PRESSURE FOR WORRY, ANXIETY, APPREHENSION, AND SLEEPLESSNESS

 Points to be treated: Ht5, Ht7, Sp4, BL62

Ht5 : (Internal connection)

Location: 3 fingers below the crease of the wrist, in line with the little finger.

Benefits: Widely used to regulate and tonify the heart qi and calm the mind. It helps with palpitations or chest pain during exertion. It also helps with spontaneous sweating, mental fatigue, depression, dizziness, epilepsy, sadness, fear, or shock. 

Ht7 : (Gate of the Spirit)

Location: On the little finger side of the forearm, in the crease of the wrist.

Benefits: Relieves emotional imbalances, fear, nervousness, anxiety, and forgetfulness. Relieves insomnia caused by overexcitement. Regulates the heart and strengthens the spirit.

 

Sp4 : (Grandfather/Grandson)

Location: On the arch of the foot, one inch from the sole of the foot.

Benefits: Relieves indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea. Relieves anxiety and abdominal and menstrual cramps. Regulates and strengthens digestion.

 

BL62 : (Calm sleep)

Location: In the first depression directly beneath the lateral talus. This depression is one-third of the way from the lateral talus to the base of the heel.

Benefits: Relieves back pain, insomnia, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Relieves heel, ankle, and foot pain. Relaxes and calms the entire body and relieves all types of body pain.

The information in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals.