Although acupressure is an effective way to lose weight, before trying this method, it’s very important to consult a health practitioner first and discuss about its risks and benefits. Likewise, it’s also advisable to ask your doctor if your body would be able to handle this kind of therapy.
Acupressure Pressure Points to Lose Weight
Listed below are the key pressure points that could help a person drop some pounds.
1. Ear Point
Also known as the “auricular pressure point,” the ear point isn’t that difficult to locate. Just place your finger against your jaw, moving it up and down. As you do, shift your fingers and find the area with maximum movement– apply pressure for about 1-3 minutes.
What Can Be Enjoyed?
Ear point acupressure could prevent overeating, as well as unhealthy cravings.
Aside from that, based on research, despite the fact that the auricular acupressure is indeed effective in reducing BMI, there’s a more effective weight loss method through the use of vaccaria seeds. Tape the seeds to the ear point and apply pressure. Combining auricular acupressure with a low-calorie diet could also reduce the leptin levels, but further studies should be made to verify this.
2. Abdomen Point
This pressure point is located 3 centimeters below the navel. By massaging this area with your 2 fingers, and pressing the pressure points for two minutes a day, you’ll be able to enjoy its positive effects.
What Can Be Enjoyed?
Abdomen point acupressure can improve digestion and prevent constipation.
3. Abdominal Sorrow Point
The abdominal sorrow point is located in line with the ear lobe that’s under the last rib of the rib cage. To experience maximum benefits, this area should be massaged gently, curving the fingers and applying pressure unto it 5 minutes a day.
What Can Be Enjoyed?
Those who suffer from ulcers, indigestion, pain in the ribs would find an abdominal sorry point acupressure to be quite beneficial. Likewise, it’s also ideal for those who have an unbalanced appetite.
4. Knee Point
The pressure point of our stomach is the knee point, and it’s located 5 centimeters below the knee cap. In order to find the exact pressure point, simply place your fingers one-hand-width down and gently move it toward the outside area of your leg. Once you feel the muscle move under your finger when you flex your foot up, then this is an indication that you have already found your pressure point and you should be applying pressure on this at least 2 minutes a day.
What Can Be Enjoyed?
Those who would love to curb their appetite, improve blood circulation, and digestion would greatly benefit from this pressure point.
5. Ankle Point
The ankle point is the pressure point for the spleen– which is very important for digestion. It’s also one of the pressure points that’s not difficult to locate because it’s located on the inner side of the leg and above the ankle. Massaging this area at least one minute a day is ideal. However, it’s not recommended for those who are pregnant.
What Can Be Enjoyed?
The ankle point promotes better digestion and it makes the elimination of waste smoother and stress free.
6. Elbow Point
Sometimes, the large intestine fails to function properly, and in times like this, it’s very important to stimulate this body part. In order to locate the pressure point for the large intestine, move a thumb-width distance from the elbow joint going to the inside crease of the elbow. Make sure that the hands are close to the chest as possible, and apply pressure on this area for about a minute or so– this should be repeated on the other arm as well.
What Can Be Enjoyed?
Elbow point acupressure could remove the excess waste water and heat from the body, promoting better digestion.
7. Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
Last, but definitely not least would be the TAT. This type of acupressure is very popular for releasing trauma and stress. However, aside from that, recent studies show that it could also be quite effective for those who are trying to lose weight.
With the fourth finger and thumb, lightly press the inner corner of your eye, the middle finger of the same hand should lightly touch the third eye as well– this is located above the nose, and above the eyebrow.
While doing this, focus on statements and affirmations that could make you feel good.
To enjoy acupressure to the fullest, it’s highly recommended to combine this with a healthy lifestyle and you’ll be losing weight in no time.
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