How to Treat Eczema With Acupressure
Acupressure is one of the many ways to let your fingers do the healing. Whereas acupuncture uses needles at certain meridians, or pressure points on the body, acupressure uses hand or finger pressure, but its goal is the same; to stimulate what Chinese health practitioners call chi, or the body's natural healing energy. In some ways acupressure can be more effective and rapid at healing than acupuncture. Basically the purpose is to apply a small but concentrated amount of pressure to a localized area in order to dissipate blockages within the chi energy. It is these blockages that cause physical pain and emotional discomfort. One of the other main advantages is that for the most part you can apply it to yourself. Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is the name for a number of different skin reactions which make the skin red, scaly, itchy and swollen. These days eczema is a common ailment among children. In the USA 10-20% of all children experience some degree of atopic eczema. Though it often cannot be cured it can be treated to reduce symptoms and discomfort. Acupressure can be used to treat eczema by treating the Sea of Vitality pressure points.
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Instructions
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How to Treat Eczema With Acupressure
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Locate the B23 and B47 pressure points. These are located on the lower back, on the left and right sides of the spine in line with your navel. The B47 points are 4 finger widths from your spine and the B23 point are two finger widths closer in to your spine.
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Apply gentle pressure and rub the points simultaneously with a brisk motion bay making loose fists and rotating the back of your hands over the points.
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Don't apply too much pressure. If you suffer from back pain or have a weak back press very lightly. You can also use aromatherapy in conjunction with acupressure. Add five drops of Roman chamomile oil to 1 ounce of almond oil and apply this to the back of your hands before you rub your pressure points.
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Tips & Warnings
You should seek advice from you doctor when:
Your eczema is persistent or widespread.
Your skin is weeping, crusted or smells unpleasant as this indicates infection.
