I've been asked about that acupressure point for high blood pressure we were taught in that Brain Awareness class I went to last weekend. I've looked it up and found what she told us at this
Heart Infocenter website. She told us about the Li 11 acupressure point. I'll have to ask my mother if it has made a difference. I shouldn't do it for myself because my blood pressure is just right. I wouldn't want to tamper with the only part of me that doesn't have a problem.
Here's a photo of where I sort of remember she told us the blood pressure point was. I've drawn a dot with a marker where the point is supposed to be. (That's not a beauty mark.) It should be at the bottom of the crease near your elbow. If you Google Acupressure, you'll see a whole bunch of websites that tell you all about it.
The acupressure point that appealed to me was the one on the head to alleviate tiredness. I found this picture at the
Ying Yang House website. I've tried it a few times and I think it worked, BUT... it could be I wanted to believe it so it worked like a placebo effect.
Then again, maybe if I'm tired I should just get some rest instead of pressing the top of my head.
Ah well... it's nice to know, even if it's just on my head.
I wish there were acupressure points for Bell's Palsy. Doc told me 25% never recover completely, and I am one of them. So sad.
ReplyDeleteI like your concluding remarks. Yes, please try pressing your head on a pillow, on a bed--it's called sleeping or resting. I know that's a hard thing for you, Kay. ;)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! There are acupressure points to shorten epileptic seizures in dogs - I tried them a couple of times but Frodo has such short fits, fortunately, that I couldn't tell if they worked or not.
ReplyDeleteAs Dina knows, you are such a go-go-go girl (not to be confused with a go-go girl) you probably never get enough rest. However, your active nature is part of your charm.
ReplyDelete—Kay, Alberta, Canada
I find that accupressure can help in a variety of instance. I just wish I could find the ones for anxiety attacks.
ReplyDeletethanks for info. I thoroughly believe if you believe in something-it works...lol!
ReplyDeleteAcupressure points on head might work to relieve stress.Every weekend i oil massage my hair and scalp and do feel refreshed and rejuvenated after that.
ReplyDeleteJabblog: That's very interesting! My granddog has epilectic seizures too. He's on medication now, but I wonder if acupressure could help him.
ReplyDeleteMore interesting investigations, Dr. Kay!
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I've been taking care of 3 of my grandkids all day so I think I am going to go press on the top of my head for a while :)
ReplyDeleteI am a believer in the benefits of both acupuncture and acupressure.
I pressed it just where the spot is in your picture, but I didn't take my BP first. I feel pretty relaxed now, though. I'll give this some tests. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice post. Right now I am applying pressure at the elbow point marked by you. I have high BP. Thank you.
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