Tian Zhu for Spinal Misalignment
Headaches often result from tension in the head muscles, which can lead to a decreased flow of oxygen to the brain’s nerve cells. Essentially, a headache is a warning sign that the brain is not receiving enough oxygen. However, modern people tend to ignore these signals, opting for pain relievers instead. The correct approach is to take actions with acupressure points that reduce stress, relax the muscles, and relieve tension in the head.
Migraines, on the other hand, are excruciating headaches often accompanied by nausea and blurred vision. This is a serious condition that requires medical attention. However, acupressure can help alleviate a migraine attack.
There are several important causes of headaches, and based on these causes, different acupressure points on the body need to be activated.
Spinal Misalignment:This can lead to an incorrect position of the cervical vertebrae, causing tension in the neck and head muscles. If this is the cause of your headaches, you should massage the

He Gu
How to locate it: Imagine a line extending from the tip of your ear to the back of your head. At a distance of three fingers from your ear, you will find a small depression. This is said to be the gateway to the subconscious mind. Applying pressure to this point for three minutes while taking deep breaths can immediately alleviate the pain. After massaging, gently place your hands by your side, close your eyes, and relax for at least five minutes.

Bowel Stagnation
Bowel problems often cause headaches in the frontal part of the head. In this case, you should massage the. It is located in the recessed and most delicate area of the palm, between the thumb and index finger. Gently kneading and massaging this area for two minutes on each hand can relieve the headache.
Tian Zhu and Bai Hui
Massaging the abdomen around the navel can also help. You don’t need to locate specific points; simply massage around the navel, about 7.5 cm away, in a circular motion, clockwise.

Sinus Pain
Accumulated secretions in the sinuses can cause headaches. To alleviate the pain and clear the sinuses, use the Xuan Zhu, followed by Xue Liao, and finally Zhen Zhong (19).
Bai Hui
Located at the top of the head, where the imaginary lines from the top of each ear converge. You can easily find it by placing your wrist where your ears end, and the middle fingers will meet at Bai Hui. Massage this point with a broader surface, such as your palm, nine times to the left and nine times to the right, while breathing deeply.
Feng Fu Point
Stimulating the Bai Hui point treats disorders of the nervous system, cardiovascular issues, eye, ear, and nose ailments, blood vessels in the brain, enhances memory, and combats excessive sweating. A 10-15 minute harmonizing session on this point can help with insomnia.

Active Acupressure Points Against Headaches
1. Feng Fu at the base of the skull
You’ll find it in the hollows between the large vertical muscles of the neck. It helps with arthritis, headaches, migraines, dizziness, neck tension, coordination issues, eye strain, and increased irritability.
2. Qiu Ci at the back of the head
Massaging this point can alleviate pain in the eyes, ears, nose, throat, nervous disorders, dizziness, and neck tension.

Five Weight Loss Acupressure Points
The human body has five active acupressure points that, when pressed, influence metabolism and reduce appetite. This holistic approach helps with weight management, allowing you to lose weight through reflexotherapy instead of exhausting diets and exercise.
1. Appetite Control Button – Du Duan: Located in the depression between the upper lip and the base of the nose. Massage for about a minute, especially when cravings strike at odd times or due to stress.
2. Ear’s Appetite Control Button: Found on the part adjacent to the face, in the middle of the flap covering the ear canal. Press this button as often as possible.
3. Point Qiu Ci: Bend your arm, look at the inner side; the point is a finger and a half from the fold toward the wrist. Stimulating this point daily will improve bowel functions.
4. Longevity Point – Zu San Li: Located four fingers below the kneecap. Massaging this point daily can help eliminate around half a kilogram of fat per day.
5. Low Gu Point: Found on the inner part of the leg above the ankle, about 5 cm above the protruding ankle bone. It helps with weight loss and eases discomfort in the hands, feet, and chest.
Acupressure point massage is an ancient Chinese practice now accessible to everyone. Almost anyone can use it to combat excess weight in this way. When massaging these weight loss points, do not overdo it; one minute is enough. What matters most is that the session is conducted daily, without skipping. If you happen to experience any unpleasant sensations, stop the pressure immediately and check if you have located the point correctly. After the correction, try again.
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Very interesting article, thank you!