Acupressure Self-Treatment

What is Acupressure Self-Treatment?

Self-administered pressure on specific TCM acupuncture points to relieve common ailments like headaches, nausea, insomnia, and anxiety without needles, accessible anywhere and anytime.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do Acupressure Self-Treatment?

1. 1.Learn 5 key pressure points: LI4 (between thumb and index finger — headaches, pain), PC6 (inner wrist, 3 finger-widths from crease — nausea, anxiety), GV20 (top of head — focus, mood), Yintang (between eyebrows — insomnia, stress), ST36 (4 finger-widths below kneecap — energy, digestion)
2. 2.Apply firm, steady pressure with thumb or fingertip for 1-3 minutes per point; you should feel a dull ache or 'deqi' sensation — this means you've found the right spot
3. 3.For insomnia: press Yintang (third eye point) and HT7 (wrist crease, pinky side) for 2 minutes each while lying in bed with slow breathing
4. 4.For anxiety: use the 'calming sequence' — PC6 on both wrists for 1 minute, then Yintang for 1 minute, then GV20 for 1 minute, all while breathing slowly
5. 5.Practice daily at the same time (e.g., morning energy routine: ST36 + LI4; evening wind-down: Yintang + HT7) to build cumulative benefits

How long does it take?

5-15 min/day.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

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