By- Dr. Rukmini Sawhney Acupressure Points For Fitness

1.Stomach 36 (ST 36): This is the 36th point on the stomach meridian. It balances the digestion power of the body. According to TCM, diabetes begins with increase of stomach fire. So this point can prevent diabetes. It can also prevent aging and weakness for which it is commonly used in China. Locally good for arthritis.

2. Large intestine 11 (LI 11): 11th point on the LI meridian which is one of the best for improving immunity and persistent infections. Also used for elbow stiffness.

3.Large intestine 4 (LI 4): This is one of the best analgesic points for any type of pain, for e.g. headache, body ache etc. It is very helpful to clear excess heat in the body which causes nose bleeds, fevers etc.

4. Urinary Bladder 40 (BL 40): This point is very useful in back pain, lumbago and knee stiffness in arthritis. Lower back pain is a common problem for which this is a panacea.

5.Liver 3 (LIV 3): This is the best point for hypertension, insomnia, diabetes and painful breasts. By regularly pressing this point one can get rid of hypertension for good.

6.Gallbladder 34 (GB 34): This point controls the wind rising up to the head that causes insomnia, migraine and anxiety. Also prevents gallstones and is used for swollen knees due to arthritis etc.

7.Lung 7 (LU 7): This is a very good point for relief in asthma, breathlessness and migraine.

8.Heart 7 (HE 7): This point balances all the emotional issues in the heart and harmonizes its function.

9.Spleen 6 (SP 6): Massaging this point improves digestion and relieves feeling of distention after having food which many people experience. It nourishes the spleen and increases blood production. It relieves feeling of heaviness and tiredness.

10.Kidney 1 (KID 1): This point is very important for the elderly. As we age the kidney grows weaker according to TCM and its fire dwindles. Along with acupressure, warm this point with any kind of heat or immerse feet in warm water for 15 minutes daily.

11- GB-44 Effects: Enhances decisiveness and focus, while resolving anger. For timidity.

12- KI-3 Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much fear. (Also for lower backpain.)

13- KI-4 Effects: Strengthens the will and dispels fear. For timidity.

14- KI-6 Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much fear. Enhances vision.

15- LI-11 Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much anger.

16- LI-4 Effects: Letting go of grief. Calms.

17- LIV-1 Effects: Assertiveness, discerning when to go along with others and when to assert oneself. Self-esteem.

18- LIV-2 Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much anger.

19- LIV-3 Effects: Relaxes and unblocks emotions (especially repressed anger). Depression.

20- LU-1 Effects: For internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner worth. (Also for cough and asthma.)

21- LU-3 Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner worth. (Also for cough and asthma.)

22- LU-7 Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much grief.

23- LU-9 Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, spiritual emptiness, many regrets. (Also moistens skin, and for cough and asthma.)

24- P-7 Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much joy or emotion. Also diminishes nervousness.

25- SI-19 Effects: To focus and listen to one's heart and the hearts of others.

26- SI-5 Effects: Improves concentration, reduces distractability. Clarity of mind to distinguish the right path to take among several.

27- SP-6 Effects: Calms, relaxes and reduces irritability. Heals effects on the body of too much fear, worrying and thinking. (Also used for gynaecological conditions.)

28- ST-36 Effects: Increases stamina and energy. Provides stability and grounding. Heals effects on the body of too much worrying and thinking.

29- TB-17 Effects: Makes less sensitive to what people think of you.

30- TB-5 Effects: Increases expressiveness and sensitivity to feelings.

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