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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 don't always stay at home!
Because we want to give you a carefree, vital summer, you will receive the TCM summer ailments first aid kit from us.
Acupressure for Travel and Holiday Ailments
The knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be very useful.
Acupressure points can be seen 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 causing pain. Stay attentive 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 could be that another point works better for your symptoms, and your acupuncturist knows best! So if you're still unsure, ask your acupuncturist for tips to build a valuable self-care kit.
Jetlag
When you massage the point Large Intestine 10 Shou San Li, you help the body combat fatigue after a 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 can reduce cramps during diarrhea. If you are suffering from diarrhea, you can massage this point more frequently. 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 inside of your ankle.
Headache
If you've been sitting 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. It 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 effective for any type of pain, anywhere. Therefore, massage it regularly if you have a headache.
Swollen or Thick Ankles
Are you suffering from swollen and thick ankles? Massaging Kidney 3 Tai Xi and Spleen 5 Shang Qiu around the inside of your ankle will help reduce this quickly. Another helpful tip is to place an extra pillow under the foot 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 just in front of and below the inside of your ankle.
First Aid for a Hangover
Massaging the point Du Mai 20 Bai Hui can bring clarity to your head. It is located where the fontanelle runs in babies, over the middle 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 tackle 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
If you're struggling to set up your tent or getting annoyed with your travel companions, this point is very useful 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 helps you to stay less agitated. 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 profoundly, so be sure to make an appointment!
