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I'm going on a trip and taking with me...the TCG!
The holiday mood is already strong in many. Trips are booked, suitcases packed, new passports requested at the last minute.
Holidays are wonderful, but oh...that jet lag, or those swollen ankles...summer ailments unfortunately do not always stay at home!
Because we want you to have a carefree, vital summer, you will receive the TCG summer ailments first aid kit from us.
Acupressure for travel and vacation ailments
The knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be very useful.
You can think of acupressure points as a kind of first aid kit that is always available, takes up no space in your suitcase, and is easy to apply. This way, you can support yourself and others with unpleasant summer ailments. Handy!
How to use acupressure points
Make sure you are sitting or lying comfortably and take some time to relax. Place your thumb or fingers on the acupuncture point and massage it with a gentle, circular motion. You can slowly increase the pressure, but avoid pain. Stay alert to how your body responds and massage for between 30 seconds and a few minutes.
If you don't feel any effect, it may mean you are not quite on the acupuncture point. Explore the surrounding area a bit and see if you notice anything nearby. Of course, it may be that another point works better for your symptoms, and your acupuncturist knows that better than anyone else! So if you're still not sure, ask your acupuncturist for tips on building a valuable self-care kit.
Jetlag
When you massage the point Large Intestine 10 Shou San Li, you help the body combat fatigue after jetlag. The point is located on the outer side of your forearm, two fingers away from your elbow crease.
Diarrhea or constipation
By massaging the point Large Intestine 4 He Gu, you reduce cramps during diarrhea. If you suffer from diarrhea, you can massage this point more often. It also helps with constipation. It is located in the valley between your thumb and index finger.
Furthermore, Spleen 5 Shang Qiu and Stomach 22 Guan Men are also good points to help with your bowel movements:
Stomach 22 is located a hand's width above and 2 thumb widths to the left (right) of your navel.
The point Spleen 5 is right in front and below the inner side of your ankle.
Headache
If you have been in the sun for too long and have a pounding headache from the heat, this is an important point. Massage the point Bladder 60 Kun Lun. This is located on the outside of your ankle, between your ankle and Achilles tendon.
Pain in general
The point Large Intestine 4 He Gu we have encountered before. This point is also very useful for any kind of pain, anywhere. Therefore, massage it regularly if you have a headache.
Swollen or thick ankles
Do you suffer from swollen and thick ankles? If you massage Kidney 3 Tai Xi and Spleen 5 Shang Qiu around the inside of your ankle, you ensure that this will quickly diminish. Another helpful tip is to place an extra pillow under the foot end of your bed in the evening. The first point is located between the inside of your ankle and your Achilles tendon. The second point is located just in front of and below the inside of your ankle.
First aid for a hangover
When you massage the point Du Mai 20 Bai Hui, you may feel clarity in your head. It is located where the fontanelle runs in babies, over the center of the head.
To dispel your unpleasant hangover feeling, you can firmly press the tip in the middle of your nose with your nail.
To address your cat's fatigue, you can regularly massage
Large Intestine 10 Shou San Li. It is located on the outside of your forearm, two fingers below your elbow crease.
For calmness and against irritations
Large Intestine 5 Yang Xi
Can't set up your tent? Or are you annoyed by your travel companions? Then this point is a very useful point to massage regularly. It is located at the attachment of your thumb, between the two tendons.
Small Intestine 3 Hou Xi
Massaging this point has a strong calming effect. And ensures that you don't get agitated easily. It is on the side of your hand, just below the knuckle of your pinky.
So..., your carefree vacation can begin!
If you still have annoying, persistent complaints? The acupuncturist can help you even more in-depth, so be sure to make an appointment!
