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Acupressure Point For
Cold
 There are several points that can be used to relieve
the annoying symptoms of a stuffy nose. This particular point is
located on each side of the base of the nose, and it is specific when your
nasal passages are blocked. If you have sinus-related problems,
there are other points to use to decongest and drain. This point for
nasal passage opening is called LI 20 (Large Intestine 20) or in Chinese
Welcome Perfume or Welcome Fragrance. To breathe more clearly, apply
even pressure to both sides of the nose at this point.
Acupressure Point For
Sore Throat
 The point on the outside of your thumb by the base of the nail is
called LU 11 (Lung 11). In Chinese, it is called Lesser Merchant.
This point is wonderful for nipping a cold in the bud. At the first
sign of a sore throat, use your other fingernail, a toothpick or a pencil
eraser to apply pressure. This helps to strengthen your respiratory system
and give it a boost of strength to ward of the invading cold. Don't
wait for too long. Once the cold has taken hold, it will be too late
and other points and therapies might well be necessary. This point
is also helpful for asthma and congestion.
Acupressure Point For
Anxiety
 This is a great point for easing anxiety. In the
Western numbered system, it is call P6 or Pericardium 6 (also known as
Heat Constrictor 6 or Heart Protector 6). In Chinese, the point is
called Inner Gate. This point is located 2-3 finger-widths from the
crease of the wrist and in the center on both wrists. Pressing on
this point brings down "stuck" energy around the diaphragm that
results in the feeling of nervousness or anxiety. It is not only
useful for anxiety but also nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness,
headaches, insomnia and dizziness.
Acupressure Point For
Voice Strain
Two different acu-points can be used. They are as easy to reach
as your hands.
TW 3 (Triple Warmer 3) or Middle Island, is located on the back of the
hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones . First, swallow to get a clear sense of how your
throat feels, then press firmly on the point with your thumb. Now
swallow again. If this is the correct point your throat should feel
better instantly. If you still find your throat to be sore, then
proceed to the next point.
TW 3
This, next point doesn't have a formal number in Oriental Medicine.
If TW 3 didn't help your throat then it may not be simple voice strain,
you may also be fighting an infection. Try the point pictured below.
It is on the crease between the middle finger and the palm. Use a
BLUNTED toothpick. Tap a toothpick (mini-point-stimulators given away at
every Chinese restaurant) several times on a hard surface. You want to use
the blunt end to stimulate the point so as not to break the skin.
Try swallowing again.
Throat Point
If neither of these points help your throat, it is most likely that your
immune system is depressed. Take some time to relax your body and
your voice. Try drinking some Throat Coat Tea (available from
Traditional Medicinals and made with Slippery Elm Bark - No, it really is good), or perhaps, some
Cold Season Tea. Give yourself some R and R and definitely avoid all
dairy products. Milk products create more phlegm and you will only
make your throat worse by needing to clear it often. Also the dairy
will make the PH in your throat more acidic and in the long run more
irritated.
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Asthma is a condition and an attack which can strike at any time.
LU 5 (lung 5) or in Chinese, Foot Marsh, is located on the inner arm
at the crease of the elbow. The lung line or meridian (or channel)
runs along the arm where the skin changes color and texture.
The point at your elbow crease in LU 5. The Japanese LU 5
point is about an inch down on the lower arm. Press on this
point often to strengthen the lungs.
