Stop Stress in Its Tracks: 5 Pressure Points on the Head to Relieve Stress and Improve Your Health

Stress causes gradual damage to the three elements of the body – qi, blood, and water – leading to the body losing its balance and becoming unhealthy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that stress affects the Qi by disturbing its circulation and blocking the mood, and it affects blood by draining it and […]

9 Powerful Pressure Points For Digestion That You Should Know

When seeking relief through pressure points for digestion, it’s vital to understand how acupressure, a foundational aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), can be beneficial. This technique, which involves applying targeted pressure on specific body points, can significantly improve your digestive health. For your convenience, here’s a quick reference table featuring key acupressure points, including […]

Can Anxiety Cause Breathing Problems? 5 Best Acupressure Points For Shortness Of Breath

Shortness of breath is mostly caused by a disorder of the autonomic nervous system due to anxiety and stress. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that your breath becomes short or it becomes difficult to breathe when there is decreased blood flow in your respiratory muscles. Therefore, it takes stimulating the acupressure points for shortness of […]

Simple Acupressure For Children That Every Parent Needs To Know

Acupressure for children is not only a great method for treating minor ailments at home but also a fantastic way to start teaching children about natural healing and the powers of their own immune system. It’s also possible to teach children to perform acupressure on themselves, relieve minor ailments and pains, and encourage the body […]

Difficulty speaking? Try 6 Acupressure Points for Speech Development

A speech disorder is when an infant or an adult has problems producing speech sounds. People with delayed speech development may hesitate or even stutter while trying to talk. There isn’t a medical explanation for the occurrence of speech impairments. In TCM, speech disorders can be caused either by a congenital weak constitution,  blocked Qi, […]

What I Wish I Knew A Year Ago About Acupuncture For Autism

The registered incidence of autism spectrum disorders has increased dramatically in the past decades. It’s estimated that at present days, 1 in 100 children worldwide is diagnosed with symptoms of autism. The conventional treatments available for children with autism are generally therapy-based behavioral interventions, as there is no medication that can cure all the symptoms […]

How To Use An Acupuncture Pen For Anxiety

If like me, you have suffered from anxiety, you will know how debilitating it can be. It can not only have adverse effects on your mental wellbeing, but it can also impact your physical health. Until I was recommended an acupuncture pen for anxiety, I had no way to deal with my symptoms or anxiety […]

5 Acupuncture Points For PTSD

Acupuncture and the stimulation of acupuncture points have long been used to treat various ailments. In recent years, studies have shown that acupuncture can also effectively treat PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Acupuncturists often recommend certain acupuncture points for PTSD treatment. To learn about how acupuncture can aid in healing people with PTSD, take a look […]

The Pressure Point On Thumb For Heart Attack

Are you wondering about trying a pressure point on the thumb for a heart attack? I did, I never thought I would read about Chinese medicine, but I only started looking into it when I felt a weird pain in my middle finger. Also, I tried applying firm pressure to it, but nothing helped. I […]

Acupressure Points For Heart Blockage

Globally, heart disease is the leading cause of death. A whole-foods diet, holistic medicine, and an active lifestyle are all good for heart health, but for an extra “oomph”, think about adding acupressure to your healthcare regimen. Manipulating acupressure points for heart blockage has been shown to reduce the risk of a heart attack, coronary […]