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Dr.H.Bhojraj,B.E.(Hons.),M.D.(Acu)

- Scientist Healer Your Alternate Health Consultant

General Acupressure Points to Stay Fit

Acupressure and Reflex Points for Common Ailments

General Acupressure Points to Stay Fit

With the research based on the available literature, we could fairly establish that by checking and activating the following eight points daily, one canstay healthy.

These eight points are:1. LI-4 Situated in the web of the thumb and index finger. (Fig. 19.)You canget this point at the centre of the mount which forms whenyou press your thumb close to index finger.

2. TW-5 Situated at four fingers from the wrist crease.( Fig.19)

3. P-6 Situated at three fingers from the wrist joint at the centre. (Fig. 20)

4. St-36 Situated at four fingers from the knee joint at the centre. (Fig.21) 5. Liv-3 Situated just at the end of the cavity between the thumb and the

second toe approximately one and half inch from the web. (Fig.22)

6. K-3 Situated just one finger from the protruding ankle bone towards the heel.(Fig. 23)

8. GV-20 Situated at the crossing point of the line drawn from thecentre of the ears and the mid-line of the skull. (Fig. 23a)


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7. Sp-6 Situated three fingers from the protruding ankle bone towards the calfmuscles.( Fig. 23)

YIN AND YANG MERIDIANS

Acupressure and Reflex Points for Common Ailments

Asthma/BronchitisHeadache/MigraineBack ache/Neck pain/Shoulder pain Cold/SinusAcidity/ Indigestion and Flatulence ConstipationHighBP Diabetes Arthritis

Asthma / Bronchitis

Asthma


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Severe difficulty in breathing due to allergies, emotional stress and a number of other factors

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus LU-1,5,7Pituitary K-3Lung Sp-6Adrenal St-40Intestine GV-14

Bronchitis

The inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubesCaused by bacterial or viral infectionLowered body resistanceComplication from frequent cold

ReflexPoints

AcupressurePoints

SolarPlexus

LU-1,5,9 & Li-4

LungReflexus P-9 & K-2

AdrenalGland St-40 & TW-3

LymphaticSystem

CV-17,22 &GV-14

B-13,14 & Li-4

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus LU-1,5,9 & Li-4Lung Reflexus P-9 & K-2Adrenal Gland St-40 & TW-3Lymphatic System CV-17,22 & GV-14


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y y B-13,14 & Li-4

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Headache Causes for HeadAche

Food Allergies and poor dietTension in neck and shoulder musclesVision problemsEmotional StressExcessive noise and lightToxic reactions of drugs and alcohol

Causes for Migraine

Not well knownDisturbances in blood circulation in the brainStress and exhaustionGlandular imbalances

Allergies and High Blood Pressure

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus B-2Brain H-5,7Sinus TW-3,4,5,23Ear GB-14,20 Eye Li-4Large Intestine St-41,45Arms and Shoulders Sun-XSpine Liv-3


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Spine Liv 3UP

Back-ache/Neck-Pain/Shoulder-pain

Causes for Back-ache

Poor PosturePinched NervesMuscle StrainStressInjury

Causes for Neck-Pain

Often from stress and tension

Holding the head in improper position for a long time

Reflex Points

Solar PlexusArms and shoulderSpine ReflexesRotation of ankle,Knee,legThumb RotationToe Rotation7th CervicalRotation of wrist,elbow,arm

Acupressure points

B-10,GB-21,Si-12,TW-14,GV-14

Back-pain in Lower and Middle region


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Causes

Poor postureStress and TensionImproper liftingStanding or sitting for a long periods of timeDue to prostate problem for menDuring menstrual time and pregnency for women

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus B-13,B-41Kidney B-21,B-47Spine B-23,B-51Hip,Thigh and Leg GB-30,GV 1 and 2 Sciatic Nerve

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Cold/Sinus

Causes for Common Cold

Infection due to wide variety of viruses

Symptoms

Nasal CongestionSneezingRunning nose and tears in eyesMuscular pain


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Muscular painCoughingOccasional Fever

Sinusitis Inflammation of the mucous membrane along the line of sinuses

Causes

AllergiesExposure to pollutantsExposure to extreme temperature

Upper respiratory tract infection

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsPituitary K-7Sinus H-7Ear Li-4,20Lungs St-2,45 Adrenal B-2Lymphatic GV-24

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Acidity, Indigestion and Flatulence


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Symptoms

Burning sensation in the chest after taking foodUncomfortable feeling in the stomach and in the intestine due toexcess gas

Causes

Improper FoodImproper timingsConsuming oily, spicy or sour food stuffEating acid-forming, gas-causing food

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsStomach B-22Liver Li-2,3,4Gall Bladder K-3Intestine St-25,36,41,42,45 Sp-5,6

GB-34UP

Constipation

Difficult or sluggish movement of bowels accompained by gas or abdominal discomfort


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Causes

Improper DietLack of fibrous dietStressAbsence of convenient toilet facilitiesDehydration

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus Si-3,4Stomach CV-25Liver K-3Gall Bladder TW-34 Liv-2,9

St-41,42,45Li-4,11Sp-3,5,15

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High Blood Pressure

Heart is forced to pump harder to perform proper circulatory functions

Causes


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Hereditary predispositionObesityStressKidney disordersDisturbances in the function of the glands (Pituitary, Thyroid andParathyroid)Disease of Heart

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus GV-20,H-5,7Pituitary K-2,3 & P-6,7Thyroid and Parathyroid Li-4 & St-2,10Heart Adrenal Gland Kidney

Relaxation Desserts

Number One Feathering touchNumber Two Side to SideNumber Three Hook in anklesNumber Four Spinal TwistNumber Five Ankle RotationNumber Six Lung PressNumber Seven Toe RotationNumber Eight Spinal rubNumber Nine Shoulder rub

Shavasana (a must) 15 min. dailyUP


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Diabetes

Inability to burn up sugarsInsufficient production of insulin

Symptoms

Frequent urinationLoss of weightDegeneration of small vessels (Eyes and Kidneys)

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsPancreas Liv-3Pituitary K-3Thyroid B-23Liver St-40 Adrenal Sp-6

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Arthritis

Inflammation of one or more joints in the body

Causes Aging


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AgingObesityStress related tension

Reflex Points Acupressure PointsSolar Plexus Li-4,10,11Thyroid and Parathyroid Tw-5,15Adrenal Si-10Kidney B-10,47 Arms and Shoulder GB-20,41Spine St-36Hip,Thigh and Leg Lu-10

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UPAttention

It is suggested that one can try these techniques after formal training or consultation with the Author. The Author does not hold any responsibility for what so ever if practiced without training.

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