Tuesday, May 22, 2012
LI 4 for Headaches (and More ) !!!
4:49 PM | 
Posted by
Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
By Mary Oleksowicz, L.Ac
As an
acupuncturist, I am often asked which points are also effective for acupressure
techniques. Undoubtedly , Large Intestine 4 ( LI 4 ) would have to rank as one
of my favorites. The point has many
traditional associations such as being “ the command point of the head and
face” meaning that it sends large amount of energy to this part of the body .
The point is also designated as a “ Yuan Source “ point which means that the
point is strongly connected to our source or core energies. The point is easily
located on the back of the hand
between the thumb and first finger in the fleshy part of the hand. DO NOT USE
DURING PREGNANCY !!
Use of LI4, is relatively simple. After locating the point in
the aforementioned fleshy portion of the hand, you can rub the point until it
is stimulated. For most people, the sensation is one of a deep achy. A young
client I once treated describes the sensation as “ The Boomies, like feeling
your heartbeat , only not really” . Manipulation should be applied to both
hands and is especially useful for frontal headaches and those caused by cold
or flu symptoms.
The wonderful thing about LI4 is that it can also be used for allergy symptoms, toothaches, and generally stress relief. It is a drug free alternative and you always have it available!
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