Want to stray healthy over the Chritmas peiod? We’re going to show you 9 acupuncture melting points that if you massage regularly will help you with congested sinuses, hangovers, overindulgence and general immunity. Regularly massaging specific acupuncture points can promote relaxation, boost energy and support overall well-being, so here’s our guide to the benefits of stimulating these key points:

Yin Tang (Hall of Impression)

Location: Between the eyebrows. Benefits:

• Relieves stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
• Eases headaches and sinus congestion.
• Promotes a sense of calm and mental clarity.

Tai Yang (Sun)

Location: In the depression at the temples, one finger-width lateral to the outer corners of the eyes. benefits:

• Relieves eye strain and facial tension.
• Reduces stress and calms the mind.
• Alleviates migraines and tension headaches.

BL2 (Zanzhu)

Location: At the inner edge of the eyebrows, above the inner corners of the eyes. Benefits:

• Improves eye health and relieves eye fatigue.
• Eases sinus congestion and headaches.
• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation.

GB20 (Fengchi)

Location: At the base of the skull, in the hollows between the neck muscles. benefits:

• Relieves neck tension, stiffness, and headaches.
• Alleviates symptoms of colds and dizziness.
• Promotes relaxation and improves focus.

GB21 (Jianjing)

Location: At the top of the shoulders, midway between the base of the neck and the shoulder tips. benefits:

• Relieves shoulder and neck tension.
• Reduces stress and promotes relaxation.
• Eases headaches and improves posture.
• Caution: Avoid during pregnancy as it may induce labour.

PC6 (Neiguan)

Location: Three finger-widths below the wrist, between the two tendons on the inner forearm. Benefits:

• Relieves nausea, motion sickness, and vomiting.
• Eases anxiety, chest tightness, and palpitations.
• Supports emotional well-being and relaxation.

LI4 (Hegu)

Location: On the back of the hand, between the thumb and index finger. benefits:

• Alleviates headaches, pain, and sinus congestion.
• Boosts immunity and relieves stress.
• Improves overall energy and vitality.
• Caution: Avoid during pregnancy.

ST36 (Zusanli)

Location: Four finger-widths below the kneecap, one finger-width lateral to the tibia. benefits:

• Boosts energy and strengthens digestion.
• Enhances immunity and overall vitality.
• Relieves fatigue and supports circulation.

LV3 (Taichong)

Location: On the top of the foot, in the depression between the first and second toes. Benefits:

• Alleviates stress, irritability, and headaches.
• Improves circulation and detoxification.
• Supports liver health and balances emotions.

Massaging these points for 1-2 minutes daily can enhance physical and emotional health, reduce tension, boost immunity and provide a sense of balance and calm. Always use gentle, circular pressure and breathe deeply for the best results.

We wish you a happy and healthy Christmas!