Here Are The Different Kinds Of Acupressure That Can Relieve Headache and Migraine

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There is a difference between a headache and a migraine headache. Headaches are not usually accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and noise (though some people experience migraine without headache) associated with migraine.

Headaches can vary greatly in their duration, cause and severity. A hangover headache, for example goes within a few hours and headaches associated with an infectious illness improve when the illness is over.

While migraine attacks usually last from 4 to 72 hours and in most cases there is complete freedom from symptoms between attacks.

Certain factors are involved in triggering an attack in those predisposed to migraine. These are usually called trigger factors and can include lifestyle, and hormonal changes.

Yet it is still really hard to determine the causes of head ache and migraine. Thankfully, there are natural methods to relieve them without ineludibly going through the medicine box.

So, before blasting your body with tablets of all kinds, give it a try with these healthier alternatives that will only take you 5 minutes of your time.

There is no such easy but effective ways of getting heal with old treatment but still using in this modern time just like acupressure.

Acupressure is an alternative medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through "meridians" in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.

This ancient therapy, which comes from traditional Chinese medicine and is simple and safe, allows you to treat various ailments through the network of nerves that communicate with the different parts of the body.

However, if it is difficult for you to identify the origin of your ills, know that there are several points of acupressure that will allow you to regain serenity. Henri Chauvet, specialist in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine enlighten us in an article relayed by Madame Figaro magazine.

Here are the different kinds of acupressure that can relieve headache and migraine

Bai Hui - The top of the head

To be found at the top of the skull, the Bai Hui is the junctions of the energies circulating in your body. To get rid of a migraine or a headache, get relaxed and start by massaging this area clockwise for 2 to 3 minutes. The pressure of the fingers is variable according to the intensity of the pain felt.

Feng Chi - The neck

The Feng Chi point also known as the 20th meridian of the gallbladder is located at both ends of the neck, just below the skull bone. According to Henri Chauvet, many patients suffer from pain from this very point, hence the need to massage it to relieve pain.

Taiyang - The temples

The Taiyang point is located outside the eyebrows and at the temples more precisely, and it has the dissimilarity of not belonging to any meridian. As the expert explains, his stimulation and massage movements would be particularly effective after long days spent staring at the phone screens, computer and other technological tools in the harmful light.

Yang Ling Quan - The knees

The benefit of the head, hands or feet, knee massages are often neglected, however it is very effective if our headaches are related to digestive problems. These include the hollow of the knee that contains a point related to the gall bladder. To massage this area, flex the leg and massage this area using circular motions for 2 to 3 minutes.

Xing Jian - Feet

To be found at the juncture of the first two toes, the Xing Jian point is the acupuncture meridian of the liver. Related to the previous point, it can be very interesting in case of headaches or migraines related to the gall bladder.

Preventions: Headache and Migraine

Indeed, “Prevention is better than cure”, before going any treatments mentioned above it is important to know and do the prevention to avoid headache and migraine.

Constantly hydrate
Rest if you have caught a cold or flu
Do not let stress dominate you
Play sports as much as possible to strengthen your body
Avoid alcoholic beverages
Avoid setting a screen for hours

Important Note:

People who suffer from certain diseases such as heart disease or circulatory disorders must consult their doctor before using acupressure. In addition, acupressure should be avoided in children and pregnant women. For the latter, some points are prohibited because of their ability to cause uterine contractions.
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