Acupressure techniques that anyone can perform

　　1. Relieve headaches：

　　During a headache attack, the patient can use the index fingers of both hands to press on the temples on either side of the head—located about an inch behind the midpoint between the eyebrows and the outer corners of the eyes—until relief is felt swelling pain Gently press and rotate in a clockwise direction for about 1 minute, and the headache should be relieved.

　　2. Treatment Constipation：

　　For those who suffer from constipation, when defecating, they can use the index finger of their left hand to press and hold the Tianshu point on the left side (located 2 inches to the left of the navel). Once a clear sensation of soreness and fullness is felt, hold the pressure in place for about 1 minute, and this should help induce the urge to defecate； Then hold your breath to increase the pressure inside your abdomen, and soon you will be able to defecate smoothly.

　　3. Stop vomiting：

　　When vomiting occurs, the patient can use their middle finger to press the Neiguan point (located in the center of the forearm, 2 inches above the wrist crease) to stop the vomiting. The pressure should be applied until a sensation of soreness and fullness is felt; this usually stops the vomiting within about 1 minute.

　　4. Stopping a nosebleed：

　　When your nose is bleeding, immediately press the heel point on your foot with your thumb and index finger—this point is located in the depression between the ankle and the heel bone. If your left nose is bleeding, press the right heel; if your right nose is bleeding, press the left heel. This should stop the bleeding.

　　5. Relieve stomach pain：

　　When experiencing stomach pain, use the thumbs of both hands to press and massage the Zusanli acupoint on the legs (located three inches below the knee, one finger width outside the tibia). Once a sensation of soreness, numbness, or swelling occurs, continue massaging for 3 to 5 minutes; this should significantly relieve the stomach pain.

　　6. Lowering blood pressure：

　　In patients with high blood pressure, factors such as anger, rage, excitement, or exertion can often cause a sudden spike in blood pressure, which poses a serious threat to their lives. At this time, pressing the Laogong point (located in the center of the palm, between the second and third metacarpal bones, slightly towards the third metacarpal bone, at the tip of the middle finger when the hand is clenched) can often help to gradually restore normal blood pressure levels.