Revitalize Massage & Wellness, LLC August Newsletter:
Exploring the Power of Acupressure
Welcome to August’s newsletter, where we explore the ancient art of acupressure—a holistic approach used for centuries to promote well-being and alleviate various physical and emotional challenges. Acupressure involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body, known as acupoints, to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. This non-invasive therapy is a beautiful complement to your regular wellness routine and can be easily practiced at home to address common concerns like pain, anxiety, and fatigue.
Pain Relief
The LI4 (Hegu) point is a powerful acupressure point that can relieve pain. Located on the back of the hand, between the thumb and index finger, applying firm but gentle pressure to this point can help alleviate headaches, toothaches, and other forms of pain. For more detailed information, visit the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center guide here: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/acupressure-pain-and-headaches.
Stress/Anxiety
Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? The Extra-1 (Yin Tang) point is an excellent choice to help calm the mind and reduce stress. Gently pressing this point can help soothe anxiety and promote a sense of inner peace. To learn more, check out this resource: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/acupressure-stress-and-anxiety
Fatigue
If you’re feeling fatigued, the University of Minnesota’s Integrative Medicine department offers several videos, including this one that highlights six acupressure points to address fatigue: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/survivorship/fatigue-acupoints. Additionally, for those struggling with insomnia, another video resource is available here: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/survivorship/how-sleep-when-you-just-cant
Please see below for additional resources. I hope you find these tips helpful. At Revitalize Massage & Wellness, LLC, I am committed to supporting your journey to optimal health and well-being. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule your next session.
In health,
Karen
Karen Lang, LMT, MLD-C
Revitalize Massage & Wellness, LLC
Email: revitalize.massage.karen@gmail.com
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Website: https://revitalizemassagewellnessllc.com/
Additional Resources
University of Minnesota’s site for acupressure protocols: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/survivorship/acupressure-sequences-wellbeing
Additional and more specific pain acupressure points: https://www.va.gov/PAINMANAGEMENT/Veteran_Public/Acupressure.asp