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How do you get rid of Fluid Retention and Edema with Acupressure Points

ACUPREESURE POINTS TO TREAT FLUID RETENTION AND EDEMA

Edema occurs when the capillaries leak water into the surroundings tissues which affect the area to swell. It is a kind of swelling which takes place due to excess water retention in the body’s tissues along with the skin. It generally develops in the legs, feet and ankles and hands as well.

Causes like sitting and standing for long hours in one place, no physical activity, too intake of salt, vitamin b deficiency, variation in hormones during menstrual period, post surgery side effects etc. these entire factors gives root to edema and water retention.

Life threatening diseases like kidney disease, congestive heart failure, liver disease and cirrhosis may cause Edema. Severe medical observation should be given to the patient of mentioned diseases.

But relevant information is that by receiving acupressure therapy one can be successfully healed from edema. It also supports flushing out toxins from the system and improves fluid balance in the body.

 

CONCEPTION VESSEL 6

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This acupressure point is positioned two finger widths exactly lower the belly button. This point is generally used to relieve from edema issues. The procedure to apply this pressure is by pressing the area for 2 minutes, one to two inches deep in the lower abdomen using fingertip between the belly button and pubic bone. Take long deep breaths while doing this therapy.

This acupressure helps in aiding swelling, fluid retention, diarrhea, gas problem and constipation. It also benefits during menstrual periods.

CV6 is also considered to be an important point for male issues related with seminal emission and impotence.

 

KIDNEY 2

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This acupressure point is situated at the center of the arch of the foot. This can be seen at the midpoint amidst the outer tip of the big toe and the end of the heel.

This is also a significant point for edema and water retention.

Apply a firm pressure to this point for at least 1 minute with the help of thumb. This therapy not only relieves from water retention and edema but also very effective to clear excess heat and helps to improve menstrual problems, diabetes, male impotence, throat ache. This acupressure point can be performed on both feet.

 

SPLEEN 3

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This is also a significant point in acupressure therapy for healing water retention or edema.

This acupressure point is located on the side but inners of the foot, in the concave in middle of the big toe and the metatarsal bone. This acupressure point can be performed on both feet.

Apply a firm pressure for 1 minute using fingertips. It tends to comfort the water retention, swelling, edema, nausea, digestive disorder, gastric problem, heart pain and dullness in the lower body.

 

SPLEEN 9

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Another effective acupressure point for aiding complete relief from water retention is Spleen 9. This point lies below the knees, inside of the leg and under the large nodule of the bone.

This acupressure treatment can be done on both legs. Apply a firm and strong pressure using the thumb for 1 minute.

Its helps to comfort cramps, swelling, water retention, knee pain, leg tightening, bloating and painful varicose veins. It is also considered to be an effective point for healing of jaundice and hepatitis and male problems.

 

URINARY BLADDER 55

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This acupressure point is beneficial for comforting leg swelling and fluid retention in the legs. You can see this point (refer picture) on the backside of the lower leg, 2 cun below UB or BL 40.

This point is generally used to cure lower leg pain, numbness, knee pain, proneness in the lower legs. Other than leg problems, it gives relief to male issues.

 

URINARY BLADDER 57

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This acupressure point is located on the back side of the lower leg, between the points UB 40 and U60. Apply this therapy on both legs for effective results. Pressuring the point firmly for 1 minute can help relieving from leg swelling, water retention, bloating, digestive disorder, contraction and pain in the lower leg. Neurological disorders can also be treated through this point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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