Generally in the traditional china medicine, the acupressure points are which the pressure given in the sensitive areas in human body. These acupressure points are known to stimulate the blood circulatory system and hormonal system. Especially when we do some pressure or massage in acupressure points, it will help to unblock the energy paths, reducing the pain and tension.
Basically headache is caused by stress, lack of sleep, hunger, weather changes, fatigue and etc. Once a person is suffering from headache he cannot do any work with concentration. Also it will not easily healed. Many of them use the allopathic medications mainly a painkiller for headache.
Surprisingly here are some of the tips to heal the headache using acupressure points in which the pain will reduce quickly and effectively.
7 PRESSURE POINTS TO RELIEVE YOUR HEADACHE
THIRD EYE POINT
Third eye is the space in between your eyebrows in center. Press your index finger and pointer finger in the space between your eyebrows and lightly massage for one to two minutes.
Especially by pressing or massaging in the area of third eye you can relieve your headache easily. Also this acupressure point will helps you to improve the concentration power and gives you a mental clarity. For doing we we don’t need to sit in any yoga posture. We can do anywhere at anytime if you struggling by headache.
Specifically for mental clarity or to improve concentration power you can do this pressure or massage. For students, they can do this during early morning gives you better memory power. Basically this third eye point is good for the eyesight.
DRILLING BAMBOO POINT
Drilling bamboo point is the two points near your eyebrows. Use your index finger to apply firm pressure to both the points at once and hold for 10 seconds. Then release your hand and repeat for 5 to 10 times. Especially this acupressure point will reduce the migraine headaches and heal you quickly.
Also this drilling bamboo point will helps you to improve the eyesight naturally. Especially those who are working in the IT jobs, this point will make magic. When you are feeling tired or suffering from headache you can gently press this drilling bamboo point for relaxation.
GATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS POINT
Place both the index finger and middle finger on the base of the skull which is near the back of neck. Press exactly in the hollow areas between the neck muscles at the back. Press firmly upward for 10 to 15 seconds. Then release your hand and repeat until your neck muscle and mind relaxes.
Especially this point will heal the sinus headache, neck pain and relaxes you well. Those who are doing tailoring jobs, or whose work will strain your neck and head can do this. Gate of consciousness point will heals specifically both head and neck pain.
WIND MANSION POINT
Use your thumb finger to find the hollow under the base of your skull. Press and hold for one minute. By pressing the wind mansion point, it will heal the headache due to stress and anxiety. Especially this point will increase the circulation and gives you relaxation.
SHOULDER WELL POINT
Press your thumb on the top of your shoulder halfway between your shoulder joint and the base of the neck. Apply firm, circular pressure for one minute. Repeat on the other side.
Pressing the shoulder well point will reduce the headache, relieve stress and the neck pain. This point can be done at anytime if you feel tired and having headache. Students, Teachers or people who strain your neck, hand shoulder can do this. Shoulder well point will give relieve both head and neck pain.
UNION WELL POINT
Union well point is the space or webbing between your thumb and index finger. Press this point with your other hand index finger or thumb finger for 10 seconds. Massage small circles over the area in one direction for 10 seconds, then massage in reverse direction. Repeat on other hand.
Generally pressing the union valley point will reduce the headache due to anxiety and relieve stress. Also this point will reduce the neck pain. Basically this can be done by house makers, IT professionals for relaxing yourself.
FACIAL POINT
Facial point is the place both at the bottom of your cheekbones each of your nostrils. Press and hold with your index finger for one to two minutes. This will helps to reduce the migraine headache as well as sinus headache.
Basically when you pressing this facial point for 45 seconds to one minute regularly with some facial massage, will makes your skin glow. Because it will give blood circulation to your skin well and gives you a clear skin. Also some researchers saying that it will relax your mind, relieve from stress. By pressing this point will reduce some physical point too.
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Other tips for headache
Sinus headache
Basically sinus headache contains symptoms like you cannot able to touch your face due to puffiness. Also it gives under eye and cheeks some pain with headache . Generally it can be healed by doing one simple home remedy called steaming. Take a pan and boil the water until it heats well. Then take that pan and cover with the cloth make sure your face should above the steam. Then inhale a steam for 5 to 10 minutes. This will open the passage of the nostrils and gives you relaxation from sinus headache.
Tension headache
Especially tension headache is due to some pressure with house work or office work. This can be easily relieved by simple method. Take a big bucket, fill it with cold water. And dip your legs in the chill water for about 5 to 10 minutes. Also take a hot pack on your neck or head at the same time. This will make you feel relaxed, tension headache free.
Foods to avoid during headache
- Citrus fruits like lemon, oranges, grapefruit.
- Chocolates and other baked foods
- Redwine
- Excessive coffee
- Artificial sweeteners
- Old cheese
