Is your stomach doing somersaults?
Here are two simple acupressure points for nausea that can give you relief.
Well, there isonething thats worse: not being near a bathroom or coconut water orginger ale.
But how does acupressure work?
Acupoints are located where blood, nerve, lymph and connective tissue meet.
Below, Auth recommends to use two acupressure points for nausea.
licensed acupuncturist, traditional Chinese medicine expert, and co-founder of WTHN
2 acupressure points for nausea to provide quick relief
1.
Pericardium 6
Pericardium 6 is famous for nausea.
Bonus: Its also great for calming anxiety and helping you sleep.
When properly stimulated, this should help lower the noise in our stomachandyour mind.
Use your thumb to press into the point and breathe, says Auth.
Apply firm but comfortable pressure.
Stomach 36 is great for regulating digestion, reducing bloating and gas, and relieving nausea.
Youll find Stomach 36 located on (plot twist)notyour stomach.
Instead, look to the space at the top of the shin, a palms length below your knee.
licensed acupuncturist, traditional Chinese medicine expert, and co-founder of WTHN
Gradually apply pressure using a circular motiondont be afraid to apply deep pressure here, she says.
You should not experience any pain, but should feel some sensation.
As the resistance releases gradually apply more pressure.
Breath slowly and deeply as you do this and then switch sides.
Keep rubbing until you feel a release in the area.
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