Chinese massage technique: 6 points on the body that help you lose weight

Quite unfairly not so popular in Russia, acupressure is one of the techniques of Chinese medicine. It is a kind of alternative to acupuncture, but much simpler and safer. Especially in case of self-treatment. The Chinese assure that there are several points on the body, massaging which you will be able to achieve faster and easier results in weight loss. Let’s see if this is true.

How does the technique of point massage work?

The technique of acupressure massage promotes deep relaxation of the body or, on the contrary, makes the necessary organs work. With the help of impact on key places, you can achieve a state of meditation and even feel a pleasant tingling sensation in the whole body.

To find the points, specialists use proportional segments called “tsun”. Their size is individual, it is determined by the distance between the ends of the folds of the extremely bent middle finger of a man on the left hand, a woman – on the right. Body parts are conventionally divided into a certain number of tsunyas, and usually the point is on the border of these segments and often coincides with a depression, palpable finger. The impact can be soft or more rigid, but in no case should not damage the skin.

What points should be pressed to lose weight?

On the palms of the hands

It is believed that massaging the area just below the thumb for three minutes stimulates the thyroid gland and speeds up metabolism. It has been proven that blood sugar spikes cause feelings of intense hunger and cravings for sweets. To avoid such feelings, slowly lower yourself with the same massage motions to the wrist. This will engage the pancreas and help keep blood sugar levels stable.

On the jaw

Place your index fingers on the corners of your jaw roughly below your ears, open and close your mouth. At what point do you feel the most tension and active movement? Massage that spot. Three minutes here will also be enough. This should suppress your appetite and speed up your metabolism.

Above the lip

Another point is located between the upper lip and the nose. Self-massage in this area is believed to help relieve stress. This is especially true for those who constantly “eat up” problems.

On the ear

The area on the goiter (the outgrowth covering the ear canal) is also in a sense magical. Massaging it for a few minutes a couple times a day will not only speed up your metabolism, but also reduce the desire to snack. In addition, on the third minute of such an impact you can feel a burst of energy.

Under the knee

Surprisingly, but several points for weight loss are located on the legs. One of them is in a depression right under the kneecap. It is also called the “longevity point”. In this point it is advised to massage in circular motions for two minutes. Someone even measured that the impact on this point helps to lose up to 500 grams per day.

On the ankle

If you feel the protruding bone on the inside of the ankle and go up 5 cm, you can find another magical point. Massaging it, apart from weight loss purposes, is very useful for numbness of the limbs and discomfort in the heart area.

Remember that massage should not cause painful sensations. We strongly recommend that you consult a specialist beforehand.