ACUPRESSURE FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Acupressure is useful as a Complementary therapy in managing hypertension.

In traditional Oriental medicine, hypertension is said to be intimately connected with blockages in the Liver meridian. The following points are useful for managing acupressure:

Gb 20, Li 11, Ht 3, St 36, Lv 3, and Kd 1

Caution: If blood pressure exceeds 200/100, do not do acupressure at all.

Disclaimer:- The prescribed points given on the page are general points and may vary from person to person in their locations. Neither company nor the author guarantees the cure for the problem. Consult your physician before practice. If you feel any discomfort while applying pressure to the points discontinue immediately and consult a physician.

1. (Gb 20, Wind Pool)

How To Apply Pressure: Use the thumbs to apply medium to firm pressure, and hold for a minute or even more. Breathe deeply and build up and release pressure gradually.

2. Li 11 and Ht 3

Applying Pressure: Place your thumb on Ht 3 and your middle finger on Li 11 and apply strong pressure for about a minute.

3. (St 36, Three Mile Foot) 

St 36 is the most effective point to rejuvenate the ch'i and blood. The combination of Li 11 and St 36 is used extensively to treat hypertension.

Applying Pressure: Apply moderate to firm pressure on St 36. Hold the pressure for one minute. This point can also be stimulated either with the heel of your opposite foot, or with your fingers.

4. (Lv 3, Bigger Rushing) 

Traditional Oriental medicine practitioners believe that hypertension is intimately connected with blockages in the liver meridian. Lv 3 exerts a powerful, beneficial influence on all aspects of the body associated with the liver meridian.

Applying Pressure: Using your index finger, press between the bones. Start with light pressure. Increase the pressure gradually as much as you can tolerate or until you are using moderate to firm pressure. Press for about 1 minute.

5. (Kd 1, Bubbling Spring)

Applying Pressure: Press firmly on the point for about a minute.

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