ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol is found in the entire cells of the body. It is sticky fat like substance. Our body requires some elements of cholesterol that needs to digest food and to form hormones and vitamins.
High Cholesterol is caused by following unhealthy lifestyle like unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, alcohol, smoking etc. all may give roots to high cholesterol in the body. It can be formed genetically also.
High cholesterol may cause serious health issues such as blood clot, heart attack, stroke, chest pain, shortness of breath, high pulse rate, high blood pressure, heart problems etc.
Acupressure works positive in managing cholesterol levels without taking any kind of medicines of drugs. It’s harmless impact not only treat cholesterol problems but aids to cure other major health issues associated with cholesterol as well.
ACUPRESSURE POINTS TO CONTROL CHOLESTEROL LEVEL
STOMACH 36
To find the position of Stomach 36 one needs to bend leg slightly and place four fingers just below the kneecap, starting with the index finger at the low of the kneecap and where the little finger reposes over the hard shinbone is exactly the area of point Stomach 36.
This therapy point helps to power the stomach & spleen, improves digestion & fat metabolism. It also relieves healthy issues like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, sleeping disorder, cough and asthma related problems.
STOMACH 40
The acupressure point Stomach 40 helps to diminish cholesterol from cells. Applying this point helps eliminate swelling and muscle pain. It also supports up regulating anti-inflammatory cells.
This acupressure point is located on the outer side of the lower leg, 8 inches above to the outer part of the malleolus and 2 middle finger widths from the prior crest of the tibia.
A firm pressure on this point for few minutes, with eyes closed and taking long deep breath helps to relieve health issues like headache, body heaviness and swelling, shortness of breath, chest pain, phlegm, asthma, cough, mental issues and weakness in lower body.
CONCEPTION VESSEL 12
This acupressure point is situated on the midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus. Where soft depression exists by locating the point where your ribs reach together is the exact area of point CV 12.
1 to 2 minutes of firm pressure on this area is really very useful to aid problems that are associated with digestion i.e.; heartburn and loose bowels. Other issues like tension, nervousness, sleep disorder, tiredness and lack of appetite, abdominal issues and gastric problems can also be effectively cured by using this acupoint. It helps to nourish liver blood as well.
LARGE INTESTINE 4
This point is located in the body tissue directly between the thumb and the index finger. Sensing of deep pain on strong pressure to this point proves that you have found the exact point. But do not continue to press a point which is very extremely painful.
Apply this pressure for few minutes to alleviate health issues like gastric pain, abdominal ache, loose bowels, constipation, headache, eye strain & swelling, lightheadedness, congestion, nose bleed and toothache. In short, it powers to strengthen immunity of the body.
SPLEEN 6
This acupressure point is positioned on the posterior border of the tibia & 3 cun above the tip of medial malleolus. This therapy point is useful to treat menstruation irregularities, strengthens spleen and stomach disorder, give relief from weakening of uterus, infertility, male problem such as impotence and other not so common health issues like headache, gastric problem, edema, swelling and sleep disorder.
