How to Treat Colds and Flu With Acupressure

Acupressure is an old Asian remedy that involves pressing on pressure points to regulate the body's natural energies. It's closely related to acupuncture, where needles are actually inserted into the pressure points. There are many ailments that acupressure is used to treat, including colds and the flu.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Massage the back of the neck, or the base of skull, working your way towards the ears to relieve upper-respiratory congestion. You are engaging the LI 4 spot.

2. Press your thumbs into the B2 pressure point for about a minute. This point is on the upper ridge of your eye socket or about where your eyebrows start. This can help relieves colds, sinus congestion and headaches.

3. Place your middle and index fingers into St3 and LI 20 points. These points are next to your nostrils. Gently press upward for a minute. This relieves nasal congestion.

4. Push into the K 27 points for about a minute to clear congestion. These points are directly below your collarbones in the first indentation.

5. Use acupressure on the GB 20 spot. This is a spot in the hand in the webbing between the thumb and index finger. Press firmly for about a minute to clear congestion and sinus pressure.

6. Breathe deeply while you press on the points and think about the energy flowing. Allow yourself to relax as much as possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Press firmly onto the points, but not hard enough to cause bruises or damage to your skin, bones or muscles.
• When using acupressure to treat colds and the flu, the symptoms may appear to worsen. You're working the virus through your body faster and healing faster than usual.
• As with any colds and the flu, drink plenty of healthy fluids and get lots of rest.
• This information does not replace any medical advice from your care provider.
• If your symptoms do not become better in a few days or if you're having difficulty breathing, contact your care provider.

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