Researchers around the world are racing to find a drug or vaccine for CORONA VIRUS. Till then recovery from the deadly virus is dependent on the strength of your immune system. A strong immune system is our best defense against myriad illnesses. Our immunity system protects us from pathogenic influences and exterior attacks on our bodies, including viral infections. Our suggestions will help in enhancing and channelizing body energies. Here are how different medicinal practices can help to boost your immunity.
Increase Immunity by Acupressure
The best way to combat any virus like corona is to support your immune system. Acupressure, like acupuncture, is a method of sending a signal to the nervous system to “turn on” its own self-healing or regulatory mechanisms, by using the pressure of your fingertips. Acupressure uses the same meridians and points as acupuncture does. It helps to correct functional imbalances and restore the flow of your chi. This alternative healthcare technique helps cure ailments such as headache, fever, common cold, kidney disorders, heart disease and other disorders of excretory, nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems, and arthritis, diabetes, obesity and shoulder, back and knee disorders, varicose veins etc.
We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it will be good to take preventive measures which boost our immunity in these times. There are various acupressure points recognised to increase immunity and recover from related ailments. Some of those points are listed below. A person can do self-treatment (*Preventive Health Care) at home by pressing these points.
Acupressure Points for Immunity Boost
1. Acupoint LI 4: Located at the highest peak of the muscle mound, directly in the center when you hold your thumb against your index finger. LI4 releases the exterior pathogens for wind-cold or wind-heat syndromes. It also improves immunity, decreases face and neck pain and improves circulation.
2. Acupoint ST36: Located 3 finger widths below the kneecap, one finger width lateral (out) from the anterior border of the tibia (shin bone). ST36 modulates immunity and is our most widely used point to boost chi. ST36 target low immunity, chronic illness, poor digestion, general weakness, and fatigue.
3. Acupoint LI 11: Located easily with the elbow flexed, the point is found at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease (inside the elbow crease) halfway between the crease and the tip of the elbow. Functioning of LI 11 includes reduction of high fevers, circulation issues, clears heat and external pathogens & increases immunity.
4. Acupoint LV3: Located on the dorsum of the foot in a depression (the webbing between the toes) distal to the junctions of the first and second metatarsal bones. Acupressure Point LV3 addresses emotional disorders. It also functions in immunity by soothing the liver and calming the nervous system.
5. Acupoint Sp6: This point is at the ankle joint. Keep 4 fingers above the ankle joint and you will find the pressure point where your little finger rests. Put pressure for about 5 minutes.
6. Acupoint K27: It strengthens the immune system and also relieves chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety, and depression. It can be easily located in the depression directly below the protrusions of the collarbone.
How Long to Press Acupressure Points?
There are various acupressure tools like a pen without a refill, a pencil or a soft wooden acupressure stick. Press these acupressure points for 30 seconds each, releasing and repeating four times before moving onto the next point. For the feet points LV3, you can push these simultaneously and massage them in downward motions for two to three minutes. You can repeat this protocol as often as you’d like, but we recommend at least once per day. Remember to breathe slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth. You can make this sequence a self-care meditation to calm your body and mind.
If you feel uncomfortable in practicing acupressure points, you can also have the Carefit Automatic Acupressure Massage Beds which help you not only press the main acupressure points all along the spine cord but also gives you the relaxing health benefits of far infrared rays. These therapy beds also help in all type of body pains & people usually start observe its miraculous healthcare benefits in 1-7 sittings only.