2020 was a crazy year.
I’m sure you’re trying to find various ways to spend time with your family, but if you refrain from going out for such a long time, your mind and body may become unbalanced due to the unfamiliar lifestyle…
It was a chance to do something you’ve never done before. It can be surprisingly fun.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take care of yourself?
So, in two parts, Tomomi, an acupuncturist and herbalist at Balance Botanical, will introduce acupuncture points and herbs for physical and mental fatigue.
We will introduce acupressure points that are effective for “stress, anxiety, depression”, “stiff neck and shoulders, tired eyes” and “boosting immunity”.
https://ogojo.ca/en/wp-admin/post.php?post=249&action=editStress, Anxiety & Depressed mood
Stiffness in the head and neck can lead to a variety of ailments.
– Spread the five fingers of both hands slightly from the front of the head to the back of the head and let it flow with a gentle hand (x10).
– Press on the slightly concave or soft area at the top of the head (1.百会).
Or use a five-finger nail to lightly stimulate with a prickling motion. (1 minute)
– Press the inner side of the wrist, three fingers from the wrist crease, between the two muscles (red dot). Just rubbing it calms you down.
*How to push: ( Slowly push on the count of five (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) while exhaling. Then slowly relax while counting to five. Repeat this several times)
– Pinch the side of the base of the fingernail (both sides) with the nail of the opposite hand (nail rubbing) a little harder for 10 seconds, one finger at a time x 10 fingers, and then again for the finger that was particularly painful.
Stiff neck and Shoulders, Tired Eyes.
– Exhale slowly and relax your face, brows, and shoulders.
– Gently rotate your wrists, ankles, and hips. Next, slowly rotate your neck (using only the weight of your head gently). 1 minute each.
– Press slowly along the occiput, under the skull, from the middle to behind both ears. 風池 is effective for tired eyes.
-Gently press under the clavicle, along the bone, from the middle to the outside.
*How to push: ( Slowly push on the count of five (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) while exhaling. Then slowly relax while counting to five. Repeat this several times)
Boost Immunity
Keeping it healthy will boost your immune system.
These are also effective for gastrointestinal problems, general internal organ problems, hay fever, and sluggish legs.
*How to push: ( Slowly push on the count of five (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) while exhaling. Then slowly relax while counting to five. Repeat this several times)
Below the kneecap, press on the outer side of the tibia (足三里) as if you were pushing into the tibia from the outside.
– Press slightly above the center of the sole of the foot.
– Press 4 fingers (7-8cm) above the inner ankle of the lower leg
(This acupuncture point should be avoided if you are pregnant.)
According to Tomomi, “Walk in the warm sunshine or jump rope works well as taking in oxygen and improving blood circulation throughout the body will help you feel better.
Pressure points can be done whenever you find yourself doing them, so feel free to incorporate them into your daily routine.
Overeating, Upset Stomach
*How to push: ( Slowly push on the count of five (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) while exhaling. Then slowly relax while counting to five. Repeat this several times.
– When you wake up in the morning, in a sleeping position, slowly press on the upper abdomen (midway between the midriff and belly button, where it gets hard) while exhaling. Do not do this if you are pregnant. Just breathing slowly and as loudly as possible while lying down will also have an acupressure effect.
Lungs, Improve Respiratory Function
How to push: ( Slowly push on the count of five (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) while exhaling. Then slowly relax while counting to five. Repeat this several times.
It improves lung (respiratory) function and is effective for coughs and sore throats.
– Bend the elbow lightly and press on the line of the elbow, about 3 cm inward from the outside, where it hurts.
– The ball of the thumb on the palm of the hand (the center of the rise below the thumb, near the bone)
Herbs and Food
– Teas such as chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, catnip, linden flower, etc. (one type or a mixture of several) can help calm the mood and regulate the stomach.
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of herbs, cover, wait 10 minutes, strain and drink.
If you feel the early symptoms of a cold, drink several cups of these teas or a mixture of equal parts peppermint, yarrow, and elder flower while hot to help with sweating, which often improves overnight.
– Be mindful to include bitter and sour flavors in your diet, keep the amount of food you eat to eight portions, and avoid the sweetness of white sugar. (If you are experiencing lethargy, coldness, headache, dizziness, mood swings, or difficulty concentrating, be especially careful about the amount of refined sugar you consume.)
– Taking something sweet and sour in the morning (such as warm water with a squeeze of lemon and honey dissolved in it) will wake up your digestive system.
In addition, people with hay fever often see improvement when they stop eating dairy products.
– Tangy herbal spices (basil, shiso, thyme, oregano, marjoram, etc.) strengthen lung function and the digestive system. Incorporate them into your cooking frequently.
– Wash your hands and gargle when you get home from work. 1/2 cup water or green tea with a pinch of sea salt (or 15 drops of tincture such as echinacea, dandelion root, goldenseal, etc. if available) and gargle for 30 seconds.
Do a nasal rinse with the same solution once a night.
Message from Tomomi:
I wish you all a refreshing and healthy life, both physically and mentally, through the use of pressure points and herbs during this time of year when we tend to stagnate.
* The herbs and spices mentioned above are available at Balance Botanicals (4341 Main Street).
If you have any questions about the product, please contact us.
balancebotanicalsonmain@gmail.com
balancebotanicalsonmain.com
Why don’t you take a break and buy some herbs and spices while you’re out shopping?
Stay healthy.
