Acupressure Points
Applying pressure to acupuncture points can help stimulate the channels and communicate with the nervous system.
Immunity Support
Some helpful points to stimulate immunity are: GB20, ST36, LU7, LI4, LU9, Ren17. Click on the image to see location guidelines and functions of the point. When locating points, feel for a tender spot or a place when your finger seems to dip slightly. Most acupuncture points are noticeable once you find them!
GB20 “Wind Pool” protects the body from exterior pathology
ST36 “Leg Three Miles” tonifies qi and blood
LU7 “Broken Sequence” pushes pathology out of the body
LI4 “Joining Valley” regulates the protective qi (do not stimulate during pregnancy)
LU 9 “Supreme Abyss” tonifies the lungs and clears phlegm
Ren17 “Chest Center” treats shortness of breath and cough
Reducing Stress
All acupuncture points calm the nervous system, but here are a few of my favorite points for reducing stress that you can easily activate yourself: Du 20, Yin Tang, PC 6, SP 6, LV 3, HT7
Du 20 “Hundred Meetings” calms the spirit
Yin Tang “Hall of Impression” calms anxiety and insomnia
PC 6 “Inner Pass” Opens the chest and clears heat from the heart
SP 6 “Three Yin Intersection” calms the spirit (do not stimulate during pregnancy)
LV 3 “Great Rushing” moves and settles qi in the whole body
HT 7 “Spirit Gate” calms the spirit and regulates the heart
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