The Chinese have a traditional medical theory for massaging spots on your body for promoting the flow of energy throughout the body, this ancient form is known as acupressure. You can restore the amount of energy flowing in your body and even make your body perform better just by pressing some energy meridian point present in your body. This practice may have started 2000 years but now many experienced people have proved that it may even help in weight loss. This article will tell you where the 13 pressure points are located that can help you in restoring the energy flowing in your body. This simple massage should be done daily and your body will feel relieved. Being relaxed and calm is the most important rule when doing acupressure. You will have to perform breathing exercises just to promote the flow of oxygen throughout the body before starting the routine.
Top of your trapezius muscle
This acupressure point is located on your back where the shoulders connect with your neck and it is in line with your nipple directly. When you apply pressure, apply it downwards in a stroking motion just for a minute. Then do it on the other side. Repeat this exercise on a daily basis.
Nose bridge
Find the acupressure spot between your nose-bridge and eyes by looking into a mirror. You would have to apply pressure in an upward direction in a stroking motion towards the nose bridge. Apply pressure continuously for a minute. Repeat on the other side as well.
A dip between your eyebrows
Many of us when we feel tired, we like to apply pressure to the dip between the two eyes, this proves that the work of acupressure is helpful. This point is present just a bit above the nose-bridge and in the middle of both your eyebrows. You have to apply pressure in an upward direction only for a minute.
Breastbone
Another acupressure point for restoring energy and losing weight is the area above your celiac plexus which is present on your breast bone. It is present in your sternum in between both your nipples. In an upward motion, stroke this point by applying a constant pressure or 2 minutes.
Ear
The spot which you’re looking for is between your temple and your ear. Place your thumb on the jaw connected to your ear and massage it for a minute. Then a point of maximum movement can be located. After finding this point, apply pressure for one minute.
Abdomen
A more rapid energy flow can be activated which will help in losing weight by massaging the number of pressure points located in your abdomen. One particular point is present just 2 fingers below your belly button. You should massage this point for a minute on a daily basis.
Abdominal sorrow
Ulcers, rib pain and indigestion can be relieved by locating this acupressure point present on the last rib. It would prevent you from getting frequent cravings as it balances your appetite. In order to achieve good results, the abdominal sorrow point has to be pressed for 5 minutes on a daily basis.
Elbow
The large intestine point is present in the end of the inner side of your elbow crease. The function of your intestine can be stimulated with the help of this acupressure point. The unwanted moisture and excess body heat can be removed. Apply pressure on this point using your thumb for a minute and you can achieve better weight loss results if it is done on a daily basis.
Knee
The knee point is present 2inches below the knee cap on the outer side of your leg. Your stomach can function smoothly and your digestion can be improved by this acupressure point.
For a minute apply pressure on this point using your forefingers. After a minute, keep your finger on this point and move your foot up and down so as to feel the muscle movement. Remain in that position and then massage for another 2 minutes.
Ankle
This acupressure point is located in the inside and outside parts of your ankle, but they are meant for the spleen and help’s to make your digestive system much stronger. This point is located in the inner part of your leg, just 2 inches above your ankle. You can also lose weight effectively by pressing this point for a minute on a regular time table.
Upper lip
This acupressure point is situated in the crease between the upper lip and the nose. Stress and cravings can be cured by applying pressure on this point. For 5 minutes, apply mild pressure with your index finger on this point. This point is usually massaged while getting a face massage.
Hand
This point is situated between the thumb and the outside part of your hand. This acupressure point is one of the most beneficial points and an additional asset which tags along with it is weight loss. The digestive tract can be cleared by this point and it also reduces constipation. You have to massage it daily only for a minute on both hands.
Feet
Feet can also help us to improve our overall health and metabolism, other than helping us to walk. The acupressure points situated in the feet help in treating stress, anxiety, headaches, hot flashes, PMS, digestive problems, etc. you can achieve better results by massaging each and every acupressure point in your feet.
Top of your trapezius muscle
This acupressure point is located on your back where the shoulders connect with your neck and it is in line with your nipple directly. When you apply pressure, apply it downwards in a stroking motion just for a minute. Then do it on the other side. Repeat this exercise on a daily basis.
Nose bridge
Find the acupressure spot between your nose-bridge and eyes by looking into a mirror. You would have to apply pressure in an upward direction in a stroking motion towards the nose bridge. Apply pressure continuously for a minute. Repeat on the other side as well.
A dip between your eyebrows
Many of us when we feel tired, we like to apply pressure to the dip between the two eyes, this proves that the work of acupressure is helpful. This point is present just a bit above the nose-bridge and in the middle of both your eyebrows. You have to apply pressure in an upward direction only for a minute.
Breastbone
Another acupressure point for restoring energy and losing weight is the area above your celiac plexus which is present on your breast bone. It is present in your sternum in between both your nipples. In an upward motion, stroke this point by applying a constant pressure or 2 minutes.
Ear
The spot which you’re looking for is between your temple and your ear. Place your thumb on the jaw connected to your ear and massage it for a minute. Then a point of maximum movement can be located. After finding this point, apply pressure for one minute.
Abdomen
A more rapid energy flow can be activated which will help in losing weight by massaging the number of pressure points located in your abdomen. One particular point is present just 2 fingers below your belly button. You should massage this point for a minute on a daily basis.
Abdominal sorrow
Ulcers, rib pain and indigestion can be relieved by locating this acupressure point present on the last rib. It would prevent you from getting frequent cravings as it balances your appetite. In order to achieve good results, the abdominal sorrow point has to be pressed for 5 minutes on a daily basis.
Elbow
The large intestine point is present in the end of the inner side of your elbow crease. The function of your intestine can be stimulated with the help of this acupressure point. The unwanted moisture and excess body heat can be removed. Apply pressure on this point using your thumb for a minute and you can achieve better weight loss results if it is done on a daily basis.
Knee
The knee point is present 2inches below the knee cap on the outer side of your leg. Your stomach can function smoothly and your digestion can be improved by this acupressure point.
For a minute apply pressure on this point using your forefingers. After a minute, keep your finger on this point and move your foot up and down so as to feel the muscle movement. Remain in that position and then massage for another 2 minutes.
Ankle
This acupressure point is located in the inside and outside parts of your ankle, but they are meant for the spleen and help’s to make your digestive system much stronger. This point is located in the inner part of your leg, just 2 inches above your ankle. You can also lose weight effectively by pressing this point for a minute on a regular time table.
Upper lip
This acupressure point is situated in the crease between the upper lip and the nose. Stress and cravings can be cured by applying pressure on this point. For 5 minutes, apply mild pressure with your index finger on this point. This point is usually massaged while getting a face massage.
Hand
This point is situated between the thumb and the outside part of your hand. This acupressure point is one of the most beneficial points and an additional asset which tags along with it is weight loss. The digestive tract can be cleared by this point and it also reduces constipation. You have to massage it daily only for a minute on both hands.
Feet
Feet can also help us to improve our overall health and metabolism, other than helping us to walk. The acupressure points situated in the feet help in treating stress, anxiety, headaches, hot flashes, PMS, digestive problems, etc. you can achieve better results by massaging each and every acupressure point in your feet.