Give Your Kidneys And Liver A Hand By Pressing These 4 Acupressure Points

Last updated on 13 FEB 2016

While it is easy to be skeptical about the real medical benefits of acupressure, there are plenty of evidence to suggest it provides some relief for various ailments. There is a certain mystery involved with acupressure points, but there is also no risk involved in trying these methods.

Many people are suffering from an overload of toxins. This is often the result of eating an unhealthy diet; though, pollution and your environment can also lead to a buildup of harmful debris in your digestive process.

When you tend to feel fatigued on a regular basis or find it difficult to lose weight, you may be dealing with a buildup of toxins. Many people turn to juice cleanses to help detox their body. While these solutions may work, acupressure does not require you to make any changes to your diet or lifestyle. But, of course with diet improvement, it will certainly be helpful to far improve your health.

If you are ready to try a natural remedy for dealing with the toxins in your system, then take a look at these 4 acupressure points for detoxifying your kidneys and liver.

Prepare Yourself For The Detox

Before applying pressure, you should prepare your body. Take a few deep breaths. Stand up and place your arms over your head. Breathe in and stretch backwards. Exhale as you lean forward while lowering your arms to the floor. This helps to get your blood and oxygen flowing, which may help with the detoxification process.

1. Upper Sea of Qi

This first point is located just below the center of your breastbone.

Applying pressure to this point should help clear chest congestion and get qi flowing freely through your lungs.

This should also help boost your immune system. This combination of benefits may help your kidneys and liver to begin flushing out toxins.

2. Lower Sea of Qi

The lower sea of qi is located three finger widths below your belly button.

Stimulating this acupressure point will help reduce fatigue, boost your immune system, and stimulate your digestive system.

This increase in activity may help your body with the detoxification process.

3. The Inner Gate

The inner gate is located on your forearm. It is found three finger widths above the wrist, on the palm side of your hand.

Apply pressure to this point on both arms, one at a time, to improve stomach activity and relieve chest congestion.

The inner gate is thought to help with blood circulation, which can help promote detoxification.

4. The Liver Median

This last point is located along your foot and may be one of the most beneficial acupressure points for promoting the detoxification of your liver and kidneys.

To find this spot, run your index finger along the webbing next to your big toe. The point lies right where the tendons of your big toe and the next toe meet.

Apply pressure to this spot for a minute or two. Applying pressure to this spot can help filter, detox, and nourish your body. It promotes blood circulation and is directly connected to your liver.

While there is a lack of specific research to verify the effectiveness of applying pressure to various points, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence. Acupressure has been practiced for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments, including promoting the detoxification of the liver and kidneys.

Most doctors would agree that applying pressure to specific points could relieve headaches, stomach discomfort, and general aches and pains. Whether or not it can help with detoxification has not been thoroughly researched, so you will just have to see for yourself.

If you constantly feel fatigued or find it difficult to motivate yourself, you may need to detox your body. Try applying pressure to these four points and see if you notice any improvement.

Sources:
https://www.modernreflexology.com/acupressure-points-for-body-detoxification/
https://www.care2.com/greenliving/easy-acupressure-for-liver-detox-and-healing.html
https://www.natural-health-zone.com/toxin-flush.html

About Sara Ding

Sara Ding is the founder of Juicing-for-Health.com. She is a certified Wellness Health Coach, Nutritional Consultant and a Detox Specialist. She helps busy men and women identify their health issues at the root cause, in order to eliminate the problems for optimum physical/mental health and wellbeing.

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