There are various acupressure spots that have a reputation for treating stress and the symptoms associated with it. It’s vital to realize that acupressure is not the only kind of treatment. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and a healthy lifestyle will also help you live a less stressful existence.
Top 5 Acupoints to Help You Navigate Your Stress This Winter
The following five acupoints have a reputation for assisting in the relief of stress and other associated symptoms.
- LU 1—Zhong Fu
- Fu GV 24.5—Yin Tang
- KI 1—Yong Quan
- LI 4—He Gu
- S 36- Zu San Li
LU 1, Zhong Fu
It is frequently used to treat vomiting, cease coughing, disperse chest tightness, stop the pain, and regulate Lung Qi. It is situated six cun from the midline in the upper chest, just behind the first rib. Lu 1 controls Lung Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourages it to fall. Additionally, it relieves chest fullness and puts an end to coughing.
KI 1, Yongquan, Bubbling Spring
This acupoint is roughly where the second and third toes converge on the bottom of the foot. If you have headaches, vertigo, loss of voice, blurred vision, or other symptoms, this acupoint may be of use to you. This acupoint is reputed in TCM to calm wind and empty-heat, clarify the mind, and tonify yang.
LI 4, Hegu, Joining Valley
The LI 4 is well known for treating a variety of conditions, including deafness, sore throat, nasal blockage, toothache, facial edema, and more. According to TCM, it dispels outside wind, activates the lungs’ dispersing function, soothes pain, and balances the descending and ascending functions. The apex of the webbed triangle formed by the thumb and index finger is where this location is positioned on the back of the hand.
ST 36, Zu San Li
This acupoint is frequently used to alleviate nausea, stress, exhaustion, and digestive problems. This location is situated four finger lengths from the knee cap along the outside of your shin bone. When you move your foot up and down, a muscle will stretch out, letting you know you’re in the right place. This point is regularly stimulated in TCM in order to support longevity and good health.
GV 24.5, Yin Tang, Third Eye
This point is virtually directly in the center of the forehead, roughly one finger above the point where the eyebrows meet. Working this point is claimed to strengthen mental projection, quiet the mind, and clarify ideas and intuition. Dizziness, stress, vertigo, sinusitis, and headaches can all be treated with it.
Bottom Line
Each of the mentioned acupoints can be used to help reduce stress and/or other symptoms that may contribute to stress. To help your acupuncturist create your specific treatment plan, it is beneficial to provide a list of any symptoms you may experience or wish to treat. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, please let your acupuncturist know, as some pressure points may affect you.
