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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 1/14/2021 12:57:38 PM
HAND PRESSURE POINTS
Reflexologists use the following hand pressure points: Lung meridian Located towards the edge of the palm, the lung meridian runs from the tip of the thumb down to just past the crease in the wrist. According to reflexologists, rubbing any sore spot along this line can help relieve symptoms associated with a cold, including sneezing, chills, and a sore throat. Heart 7 A person can find the heart 7 point on the wrist, just on the outside of a small bone that is in line with the little finger. The traditional name for this point translates to “Spirit Gate.” People who support the use o f pressure points believe that applying pressure to heart 7 will prevent: • insomnia • anxiety • depression • heart disease Inner gate point The inner gate point is not directly on the hand. To find it, place the hand palm up and use three fingers to measure roughly an inch down the wrist. The inner gate point is here, approximately in the center of the wrist. Practitioners recommend using the thumb of the other hand to firmly massage this pressure point to relieve nausea and stomach pain. It may also help other digestive problems. Hand valley point A person can find the hand valley point between the first finger and the thumb. Practitioners claim that applying firm pressure to the hand valley point can reduce stress, stop migraines, and stop pain in the: • shoulders • teeth • neck