Learn how will these 7 acupressure points completely detoxify your body

Recurrent illness and chronic diseases like joint pain and arthritis are often the cause of toxic overload in the body. Excessive dependence on junk and processed foods, pollution and food additives increases the level of toxins in the body and hinders the proper functions of the organs leading to pains, aches, fever and tiredness by lowering the body’s defense mechanism. Detoxification can be done by drinking plenty of water, farting, making dietary changes. But one of the best and long lasting ways of detoxification is thought acupressure points and reflexology. The benefits of reflexology are innumerable and it helps in flushing out toxins from the body by stimulating qi flow through the important organs involved in detoxification – liver, kidney, colon, lungs, and skin.

Acupressure points for complete detoxification

5 Important Reasons for Detoxification

Just as our cupboards and pantry need seasonal cleaning in the same way it is important to get rid of harmful toxins from our system so that the organs can function properly. Some of the most important reasons to detox are as follows:

Flushing out Toxins:

Environmental pollution, pesticides, chemicals, and waste are stored in our system that slows down the functioning of the immune system and leads to fatal diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, joint pain, arthritis, etc and it is essential to flush out these toxins from the body.

Improving the Immune System:

Periodic detoxification of the important organs such as lungs, liver, kidney, colon and skin helps in improving the functions of the immune system so that the body can fight bacteria and viruses that cause infections, cold, flu and fever.

Losing Weight:

Excessive toxins in the body mutilates the body’s capacity to metabolize stored fat and balancing blood glucose thus leading to slowed down metabolism and weight gain, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and several other chronic diseases.

Prevention of Chronic Diseases:

Accumulation of toxins in the body is one of the leading causes of various types of cancers, heart disease and strokes, asthma, acute bronchitis, etc. Periodic detoxification of the body helps in reducing the risk of these chronic diseases.

Improving Mental Clarity:

When less energy is consumed by the body in fighting diseases and ailments, it can be used to improve mental and emotional clarity to increase efficiency, performance and accuracy of work. It also helps in better decisions and increases the power of analysis.

7 Best Acupressure Points for Detoxification of the Body:

Detoxify the body and promote a healthy immune system naturally with acupressure and reflexology that helps in flushing out toxins by stimulating qi flow through the vital detoxification organs.

Great Rushing:

This point is located on the webbing between the big and the second toes. Stimulating this point on both the foot alternately helps in regulating and refreshing the liver, the most important detoxifying organ. Stimulating this point also helps in curing vision problems, menstrual cramps, headaches, lower back pain, sleeping disorders and insomnia.

Feet Pressure Points to Control Diabetes

Three Yin Crossing:

This point is located three finger-widths above the inner ankle bone along the back of the tibia. Stimulating this point on both the legs alternately helps in proper flow of energy and blood throughout the body. It also helps in reducing knee pain, lower back pain, treating gynecological problems like PMS, painful or irregular menstruation, insomnia, dizziness and helps in stress reduction.

three yin crossing

Important Note- This point should not be stimulated during pregnancy.

Shu Mansion:

This point is located in the depression just below the collarbone. Stimulating this point on both sides alternately helps in regulating the functions of the kidney, yet another important detoxification organ and flushing out toxins from it. In addition, it also helps in clearing nasal congestion and problems of breathing, asthma, chest tightness, anxiety, exhaustion, and fatigue.

shu mansion

Union Valley:

This point is located in the webbing between the thumb and the index finger. Stimulating this point on both the hands alternately helps in flushing out toxins through bowels. It also helps in treating skin disorders and acne, allergies, headache, fever, toothache and eye problems.

Chest pain point 1

Important Note- This point should not be stimulated during pregnancy.

Inner Gate:

This point is located on the palm side of the hand, three finger widths above the wrist crease, in the middle of the arm. Stimulating this point on both arms alternately helps in regulating stomach, heart and liver qi. It also helps in relieving persistent coughs, chest congestion, cardiac pain, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, and asthma.

Cardiac arrest point 3

Upper Sea of Qi:

This point is located slightly below the center of the breastbone. Stimulating this point helps in clearing the chest, allowing qi to flow freely through the lungs. It also helps in boosting the immune system and body’s capacity to fight illness, relieve anxiety and stress.

chest pain point 5

Lower Sea of Qi:

This point is located 3 finger widths below the belly button, on the midline of the body. Stimulating this point helps in relieving fatigue and improving the immune system. It also helps in strengthening the immune system, relieving headaches, body aches, abdominal cramps, constipation, menstrual cramps, insomnia and general weakness.

point below navel

Try out these 7 simple and easy reflexology points to detox your body and live life in a healthier way by keeping diseases like cold, flu, fever, diabetes and cardio-vascular problems at bay.

Source: http://www.modernreflexology.com/acupressure-points-for-body-detoxification/

Author: P. Sze

P. Sze P. Sze is the founder of TCM Tips and Dragon Acupuncture®. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a first-class honor in Civil Engineering. S he also holds a master’s degree in Engineering and is the brain behind the innovative TCM products of Dragon Acupuncture®. She is the author of The Beginner's Guide to Auricular Therapy: Application of Ear Seeds (ISBN 978-1520451398) and Facial Gua Sha - Fight the Signs of Aging Naturally and Inexpensively (ISBN 978-1980678922). She has dedicated her life to ensuring that the complex theories behind oriental medicine and the seemingly dangerous techniques that involve needles and fire do not scare you from trying oriental medicine. This is why she writes endlessly about acupressure and its countless health and wellness benefits.

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