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Health and Wellness: Acupressure points to ease anxiety

Acupressure Benefits

By SaraPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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The most important message I've learned in my work on acupuncture is that this ancient art-medicine is highly personalized.Acupuncture can help or hurt depending on where you need it and who is doing the treatment.

Acupressure is also personalized, but that doesn't mean it's a magic bullet. Acupressure has been around since the Middle Ages, and people use it all the time.

When things get rough in your life, you might remember that your mother used to rub your back and press specific points to help you relax. As a licensed acupuncturist and practicing acupressurist, I hear this all the time from clients.

Some people have been using acupressure for years, and some of them have never heard of it. It's a great tool to consider if you need to relax, sleep, or have some control over your stress levels.

A quick and effective solution

  • Acupressure for stress has been around for thousands of years, and I just wanted to share a couple of tips with you to help you relax when you need it.
  • Even if you don't want to learn acupressure techniques yourself, I hope you'll get ideas on how to make simple relaxation techniques work for you.
  • I've learned the most when it comes to stress from patients, and a lot of people can see the benefits quickly.

Here are some simple stress management techniques that you can use, and they won't cost you anything.

  • I should warn you that if you spend money on these things, you won't find the results you want, because you're buying something that might work or might not work.
  • Use meditation to learn to control your emotions. A good way to practice is to watch your emotions change.
  • When you're feeling happy, meditate on the feelings, and when you're feeling sad, try meditating on those emotions.
  • Meditation helps you learn to slow your heart rate and breathe, so you don't feel overwhelmed when you are angry or sad.
  • It teaches you to get the most out of your time here. And you won't even need a lot of time. I find most people can meditate for as little as 30 minutes.
  • Some people have trouble falling asleep if they are tense.
  • Use relaxation breathing or a simple meditation to help you let go of stress and focus on your breathing.
  • It's a simple technique that won't take a lot of your time.

Intermittent fasting to get a break from stress

You might want to try using intermittent fasting to help control your stress levels. Intermittent fasting has a long history, as it's been used for centuries in several cultures. But until recently, there were few doctors who realized its benefit for health.

There are many benefits to intermittent fasting, including weight loss, reduced inflammation and lower blood pressure, but those aren't the only ones. This is a powerful tool that can be used by anyone.

Intermittent fasting is a form of fasting, but there are a few things that you should know before you try it.

The first thing to know is that it's not always good for everyone. And for most people, the benefits don't outweigh the cons.

You don't have to fast for 12 hours each day. Some people use it for a couple of hours a day, which can be a good way to manage your stress.

Here are some tips on what to consider about intermittent fasting

You have to eat at regular times

Fasting is not a place to save money. Fasting is for eating regularly.

If you decide to do intermittent fasting, you won't be able to eat at any time of the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

If you are going to use intermittent fasting, I recommend starting with a 16-hour fast. This gives you time to sleep during the day and to make breakfast the next day.

You can't drink alcohol

When you fast, you can't have alcohol. That's another thing you should know before trying intermittent fasting.

You can drink one glass of wine at your regular meal times, and I recommend a glass of wine or other alcoholic drink, but don't start drinking while you are fasting.

You don't have to be super strict

A lot of people get nervous when they see others doing fasting. I recommend sticking to a specific schedule. I recommend using a 20-hour fasting period.

This means that you'll be fasting for 16 hours and then eating during the next 4 hours. If you can manage that, then you can probably manage other fasting periods.

You shouldn't get hungry while you're fasting

The reason for fasting is to clean out your system. When you are fasting, your blood should still flow well, so you don't get too hungry.

If you get hungry, you might miss meals, and you need to be careful to eat enough food. You need to monitor your blood sugar level, but most people can get by with only missing one or two meals.

If you get really hungry, you should be eating at least every 2 hours. You should do this even if you are working on reducing stress.

You should sleep as much as you need

Intermittent fasting isn't a way to trick yourself into sleeping more. When you fast, you should get as much sleep as you need. And I recommend doing this at night, when you can't go to bed right away if you're watching TV.

There are a couple of things you can do to help you sleep when you're fasting. First, I recommend sleeping on your side. It helps you sleep better, and you can get used to it. The second thing is to eat a lot before you go to sleep.

If you have some snacks, you'll be able to fall asleep more quickly. The last thing you should do before you go to bed is to drink some tea. Drinking some tea can help you relax.

You can use acupressure for relaxation

Acupressure isn't a tool for the lazy. Acupressure takes a lot of practice to master, but you can use it for relaxation. Some acupressurists say that you should use acupressure during stressful times. You might use it as a complement to exercise or meditation, or when you are trying to reduce stress.

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Sara

I deeply love to read and write. I can narrate stories in my free time. Writing is my biggest passion and hobby. I love myself in the world. Always be positive and motivated. Keep my surroundings happy

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