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Acupressure for a cold
In our blog 'How can I boost my immunity?' you can read about what you can do to support your immune system and prevent colds as much as possible. However, it can happen that despite all the good care, you catch a virus.
Once you have a cold, you can relieve your symptoms yourself with acupressure: massaging specific points on the body. Simple, safe, and effective.
Relief for a Blocked Nose
For relief from a blocked nose, you can massage the two points on either side of your nose. These points are located close to the cartilage, in the fold of the nostrils, and are known as Yingxiang (Li 20).
To reduce the feeling of cotton wool in your head: the point in the middle between the eyebrows (this point is called Yintang) and the points that lie against the hairline, right above the outer corners of the eyebrows Touwei (St 8).
Onset of cold symptoms
A well-known point in Traditional Chinese Medicine is the point Hegu (Li 4). By massaging this point firmly (but not painfully) for a few minutes, you support your body with:
- Reducing early cold symptoms
- Relieving headaches
- Assisting in regulating mild fever
You can find the point on the back of your hand, on the soft flesh between your thumb and forefinger, and the highest point of the muscle that forms when you press your thumb and forefinger together.
Extra Support
In addition to acupressure, you can of course also help your body in other ways, such as:
- Taking a steam bath or nasal irrigation with salt water to cleanse your mucous membranes.
- Temporarily avoiding cold foods and cold drinks.
- Limiting sugar, chocolate, and white flour products.
- Ensuring adequate rest and sleep.
- Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, rich in vitamin C.
When to see an acupuncturist?
If the symptoms persist, worsen, or if you have a high fever, it is advisable to contact your general practitioner.
If you also want to structurally strengthen your resistance or recover more quickly from recurring colds, a NVA-acupuncturist looks at the whole: your energy, lifestyle, and sensitivities. This way, you are not only working on symptom relief but also on sustainable balance.
