Acupressure for Stress and Anxiety ~ Yin Tang Point

[Julie]

Pressure Point Extra-1 (Yin Tang)

Pressure point Extra-1 is also called Yin Tang. It is at the midpoint (the center) between your eyebrows (see Figure 1). Doing acupressure on this point can help with stress and anxiety.

Figure 1. The midpoint (the center) between eyebrows

Do not do acupressure on this point if:

• The skin at or near the point is peeling or blistering.
• There is an open wound at or near the point.
• There is a rash at or near the point.
• There is redness, swelling, warmth, or pus at or near the point.

How to find pressure point Extra-1

Figure 2. Placing thumb between eyebrows

To find pressure point Extra-1:

1. Place yourself in a comfortable position. You can sit, stand, or lie down.
2. Using any hand, place your thumb at the midpoint (the center) between your eyebrows (see Figure 2). This is pressure point Extra-1. If you have trouble finding it, make sure your thumb is on your forehead. Do not put your thumb on the bridge of your nose.
    
3. Press down on this point with your thumb. Move your thumb in a circle while applying pressure. You can move it in clockwise (to the right) or counterclockwise (to the left) circles. Do this for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Some people may find it hard to use their thumb. You can use your index finger instead.
• Be firm when applying pressure, but do not press so hard that it hurts. You may feel some aching or tenderness, but it should not be painful. If you feel any pain, you’re pressing down too hard.

You can do acupressure on this point a few times a day until your symptoms improve.

Acupressure is a complementary therapy. Complementary therapies are treatments you can use along with your cancer treatments. They can help ease your symptoms.

To learn about other complementary therapies, call MSK’s Integrative Medicine Service at 646-449-1010 or visit www.mskcc.org/integrativemedicine.

The Pineal Gland is magical...article

To continue with the article on the pineal please see link below

The magical pineal

Starting with sleep, the proper function of the pineal gland is fundamental.

 

It secretes melatonin, the sleep hormone, in response to the light-dark cycle.  It’s regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus.  It controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms.

It’s also responsible for producing serotonin.  Serotonin is your happy hormone and its functions include regulating mood, behaviour and digestion.

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oh you only just touched the surface..

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[Julie]

The make up of the body is a fascinating subject Vlada and I've always had an interest in knowing more.  Thank you for the additions to the post I added.  Is this something you're interested in too...

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Yes as I had acupuncture for a whole 12months weekly years ago, after I first did my shoulder injury and managed to avoid surgery.. so I can swear it works, even though I'm now receiving treatment for the same shoulder injury its another issue my body created itself from it, it formed scar tissue trapping my auxiliary nerve into it, this created like a carpel tunnel syndrome type symptoms to my fingers in my hand as well now its turned into a frozen shoulder due to prolonged appointment waiting times for treatment practitioners over the xmas & new year period,... I've just had a steroid injection a week or so ago, I wanted to have acupuncture again, but cos I'm under Accident Compensation sadly I cant choose my own treatment plan, as my wages are being paid by them, so what they say goes, but I have mentioned it to my physio therapist and she hasn't totally ruled it out yet, so could still be on the cards if necessary, thing is there is only two acupuncture trained persons in the whole of the Coromandel so they are totally sort after and booked out way in advance.