This is a simple acupressure technique that is excellent to prevent a looming headache or to lessen the pain of an existing one. This is definitely one of my favorite natural remedies!
How to:
- Use your thumb and first two fingers (pointer & middle) of your right hand to press and massage the soft area between your thumb and pointer finger on the left hand. Your right thumb should be on the top or back (nail side) of your hand and the other 2 fingers beneath on the palm side (You pretty much end up making the shape of a claw).
- Next, simply apply light to medium pressure and alternate between massaging and pressing that fleshy area of the left hand. Do this for 5-10 seconds.
- Switch and alternate hands.
- Continue this for a few minutes and continue doing it periodically throughout the day.
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Massaging this area topically hits the acupuncture point known as He Gu or Large Intestine 4*. This point is commonly used in acupuncture for the relief of frontal headaches that might be a result from sinus pressure or congestion or jaw issues (like TMJ).
*Not recommended for pregnant women (it can induce labor!!)
I LOVE acupressure!! More posts coming soon…
Absolutely Ladylike
/ October 7, 2010Oh yes I tried this and it’s working…:-)
Cheers: Evi
The Owl's Closet
/ October 7, 2010This is so interesting! I may have to try this the next time I have a headache:)
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Carrie
/ October 7, 2010I’ve been getting acupuncture from the best woman ever for about 7 years…I had tmj and this is one she totally taught me for a quick fix. And a needle there works WONDERS!
You have the best info woman!
xoxo,
Carrie
Toxic Beauty
/ October 7, 2010I’ve used this technique before with success…you only have to remember to lather, rinse, repeat! I also love using a few drops of lavender oil mixed with peppermint oil rubbed onto my forehead, temples, and back of neck. It works wonders as well!
Dylan
/ October 7, 2010Its a great point! can’t believe it induces labor!
NIKKI
/ October 7, 2010haha it induces labor! omg!
Love your little tips & tricks!
2 weeks!
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Alleen
/ October 7, 2010NOW you tell me! Could have used that bit of information 3 times in the past for labor induction! LOL
Will be trying this… no recipes today? What am I going to do? :)
XOXO!
Krystal/Village
/ October 7, 2010Love this – I’m always getting migraines (do you have natural cures for that? :) ) – I’ve done this a few times for minor headaches and it helps a bit…actually, getting a massage from mark alwayyys helps because it reroutes the bloodflow through my head to my muscles!
Stress and Alternative Pain Relief
/ October 7, 2010This absolutely works. I have used it in the past.
Also, I recently started using a headache relief stone made from marble.
There’s a photo of it on my home page at http://antistressandpain.com It also works well for hot flashes (not that I get those :-)
Michelle
Café Bellini
/ October 7, 2010I get headaches quite often. I have tried this before. I’m probably not patient enough because it didn’t really work… Do you have any remedies for impatience?!
Jude
/ October 7, 2010This is so great – I am saving this and trying it the next time a headache hits (luckily, not often…but it’s not fun when it happens!) I had a good laugh about the labor-inducing bit – hahaha, good to know! :)
Jen
/ October 7, 2010Sweetie, I get headaches ALL the time! Always have. This is perfect relief. I’ll give it a try next time I have one. Thanks Dear!
Rocio Lie
/ October 7, 2010Great tips, and thanks for adding that it can induce labor!=)
Diana Mieczan
/ October 7, 2010Ohh you are the best! I need to try this right now…as I have a huge headache for the last hour or so…Thanks,sweetie
Kisses
Valerie
/ October 7, 2010I love hearing all your natural tricks, Annie. I’m definitely going to try this one. How funny that it induces labor!
xo
Valerie
Jess
/ October 7, 2010Wow this is awesome! I can never find panadol when I have a headache so I’m just going to remember this for next time. Love your blog as well by the way!
Shawna
/ October 8, 2010Great tip! I wish I saw this earlier! Next time I will use it!
Victoria Lewy
/ October 8, 2010Where were you few days ago? I had a terrible headache caused by stress. I for sure will try this technique next time (hope next time will never come :))
Erica Reinhart
/ November 1, 2012I have tried this, more than once, and for some reason it does not work! I must be doing something wrong?