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Good digestion is the seat of a long life.

Traditional Chinese medicine has long understood the importance of good
digestion. One famous medical doctor from the 16th century named Yu Jia
Yan wrote:
If the Stomach is strong, life will be healthy; if the Stomach is weak, life will
be unhealthy.
If the stomach is strong, a person has the ability to transform food into
valuable nutrients that the body can use. If the digestive force is weak or
blocked, the body will not receive the nutrients it needs or properly
eliminate waste.
You may have heard of acupressure.
The philosophical and clinical roots of Chinese medicine did not have
words for the enzymes, minerals, bacteria, and other catalysts that we now
know to be an important part of the digestive process. Nonetheless,
modern medicine has found that acupuncture can effectively regulate the
digestive system and strengthen its ability to break down food, absorb
nutrients, and eliminate waste.
Chinese medicine understands the body as constantly balancing the
opposing and interdependent forces of yin and yang, which are like the
water and fire aspects of the body. This constant balancing act is
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expressed as qi (commonly spelled chi), which translates to energy.

Each organ in the body has its own qi and follows a specific pathway.
Much like a river running through the earth, qi runs through pathways in
the body called meridians. Meridians are like rivers of qi in the body.
Where the qi collects is called an acupoint. Stimulating these acupoints is
called acupressure.

You can try acupressure at home using the right essential oils to
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stimulate healing in your body. Acupressure can boost your immune

system, improve energy, and remedy a number of chronic digestive
issues!

HOW TO DO ACUPRESSURE ON YOURSELF:

1. Simple tips to get started:
When applying pressure, begin lightly.
Use four levels of pressure, gently pressing deeper each time.
At the deepest level, massage the area in a circular motion.
2. When acupressure is combined with the right essential oil, the effect is
comparable to acupuncture. Many times, an acupuncturist will use
essential oils on children or on patients who do not wish to be needled.
You can massage the essential oil directly into the acupoint.
Or after applying acupressure, place the essential oil directly on the
acupoint.

ACUPRESSURE POINTS TO IMPROVE YOUR

DIGESTION
1. STOMACH 36:
The acupoint known as Stomach 36 (ST-36) is also called Zu San Li, which
means leg three miles. The name refers to the ability of this point to
greatly strengthen energy, so that a person can walk another three miles,
even when exhausted.

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To locate: Slightly bend your leg and place four fingers just below the
kneecap. Begin with the index finger at the base of the kneecap. The point
is where the little finger rests, on the outside aspect of the hard shinbone.
Feel around for the tender spot.
This acupoint can boost the immune system, and it can also strengthen
overall energy. It is often used to strengthen weak digestion and improve
digestive disorders, ranging from constipation to diarrhea, gas, bloating,
vomiting, and nausea.
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2. REN 12:

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Ren is a channel where all the yin fluids of the body collect. Ren 12, also
called Zhong Wan or middle cavity, is specifically where the energy of the
stomach gathers and collects. In Chinese medicine, the stomach is called
the sea of water and grain. One of its principle functions is to transform
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To locate: Find your belly button and locate the point where your ribs
come together, where there will be a soft depression. If you draw a line
from the point where your ribs meet to your belly button, Ren 12 is in the
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center of this line. In the chakra system, this relates to the solar plexus.
This acupoint is used for lack of appetite and indigestion. Excess emotion
while eating, especially anger, can damage the function of the stomach.
This acupoint relieves stomach upset that is related to emotions. It can
also alleviate fullness from overeating, gas, bloating, and acid
regurgitation.
Essential oils: Ginger.
On sensitive skin, mix ginger essential oil with a carrier oil, such as jojoba.
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acupressure is like two people coming together for a common goal. The
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The good bacteria in a fermented beverage can often calm down gas
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Research also suggests that acid regurgitation may be due to an
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check.
3. STOMACH 25:
Even though this acupoint is located on the stomach meridian, it is where
all the energy of the large intestine gathers and concentrates. The name
for Stomach 25 (ST-25) is Tian Shu, which means heavens pivot. This
acupoint is where the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract meet and
relate to each other.

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To locate: Place three fingers parallel and alongside the center of the
bellybutton. The point is at the edge of the last finger, three fingers away
from the center of the bellybutton.
Stomach 25 is especially useful in alleviating constipation, diarrhea, and
any other kind of intestinal disorder. Stimulating ST-25 also moves
abdominal blood and can alleviate menstrual irregularities.
Essential oils: Fennel or Frankincense.
Try direct application. Or mix a few drops of fennel or frankincense with a
carrier oil. Coconut oil and apricot kernel oil are especially good choices.
With light pressure, massage around the bellybutton in small circles that
move from right to left.
Caution: If you are pregnant, avoid fennel essential oil.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Begin at ST-25 on the right side.

Massage in small circles up towards Ren-12.
Continue massaging in small circles, moving toward ST-25 on the left.
Continue massaging in small circles to a place that is a couple of inches
below the bellybutton.
5. Complete the circle, and continue massaging in small circles until you
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reach ST-25 on the right side.

6. Repeat for several minutes and breathe deeply.
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What To Remember Most About This Article:

Good digestion is the key to a long, healthy life. Traditional Chinese
medicine uses acupressure to help stimulate good digestion. Chinese
medicine works to balance the yin and yang of the body by stimulating
acupoints to promote vitality and healthy digestion.
You can perform acupressure on yourself using the right essential oils to
receive similar results to professional acupuncture. Stimulating specific
points will improve your digestion, boost your immune system, and even
improve your overall energy! Acupressure is best used with the right
supplements and fermented foods to fill your gut with good bacteria and
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