Headaches
HOW TO GET RID OF HEADACHES IN 5 MINUTES WITHOUT PILLS
When you have headaches and the pill you need isn’t at hand, the situation seems hopeless. But it isn’t so. There’s a scientific way to get rid of headaches is called acupressure.
Today we will tell you about this technique which removes a headache effectively and quickly.
Acupressure is a kind of massage, the effectiveness of which is confirmed by numerous scientific studies. By its nature, it’s a form of acupuncture and reflexotherapy, but it doesn’t require special medical knowledge.
HOW TO MASSAGE ACUPRESSURE POINTS
First, take a comfortable position and relax. The massage doesn’t take much time: from 30 seconds to 1 minute on average.
Massage a point with light pressing or circular movements. Usually, the headache disappears during the massage or 5-10 minutes after it.
YINTANG POINT
1
The point of the third eye, or Yintang, is situated between the eyebrows in the place where the bridge of the nose passes into the forehead. This point is also responsible for eye fatigue removal.
ZANZHU POINT
2
These points are located at the base of the inner edge of the eyebrows. Massage of this area also relieves a runny nose and improves visual acuity. Massage for 1 minute by pressing or circular movements.
YINGXIANG POINTS
3
These points are located on both sides of the nostrils in line with the eyes. To find them, feel a dimple in the bottom of the cheekbones. It helps to open sinuses, reduce headache and toothache, and relieve stress.
TIAN ZHU POINTS
4
Massage a point with light pressing or circular movements. Usually, the headache disappears during the massage or 5-10 minutes after it.
SHUAI GU POINTS
5
The Shuai gu points are situated 2-3 cm from the beginning of the hairline in the temple area. Feel a small dimple to find this point. Pressure applied to this area relieves pain in the temporal region and eye fatigue.
HE GU POINTS
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These points are located on the back of the hand between the thumb and forefinger. Pressure applied to this area also relieves back pain, toothache, and tension in the neck muscles.