Acupressure is an ancient healing art which involves  to stimulate the body’s natural abilities to cure and treat several health issues. This technique was discovered in Asia 5000 years ago. Since then, acupressure is being used worldwide to offer the relief from stress-related ailments and other health disorders. Based on the concept of energy flow through meridians, acupressure has been widely used therapy to release tension, enhance blood circulation, reduces pain, improves metabolic activity, and ensures vibrant heath by boosting immunity.

According to some studies Like Study 1, Study2, acupressure can also be used to lose weight and they have given some concrete proofs for that. And yes, you definitely need good nutrition and some physical activity to make it work effectively.

Let’s find out how acupressure helps in shedding off the extra pounds.

How does acupressure help in weight reduction?

The number one exhaustion in the world today is being overweight, which can be overcome with the help of acupressure. Physicians and therapists have been using this Japanese technique for years to help people decrease weight.

How does it work?

There are some key points in your body that can be stimulated to control the different functions of the body. Some of these points help to manage hunger and improve digestion. While practicing acupressure, these points are pressed gently with the help of fingers and elbows in order to exert a little pressure. When the pressure is exerted on these points, the blood starts to flow in that area releasing the healthy energy. This energy further helps in boosting the metabolism and controlling hunger, which ultimately results in weight loss.

How effective is acupressure in burning the fat?

Very effective, I’d say. Whenever you are hungry, your body sends hunger signals to your brain. Now what acupressure does is, it sends entirely different signals to the brain and tells it that you are not hungry anymore. This way you can prevent consumption of hundreds of calories in a day. At the same time, acupressure also helps you in boosting metabolism. Therefore, right acupressure therapy, followed by good diet and workout, can help you burn up to 7000 calories in a week. That means you can lose up to two pounds a week just by practicing acupressure effectively.

Six Most Effective Acupressure Points to Lose Weight

There are certain energy-points that you need to stimulate in order to lose weight. Just remember, these acupressure weight loss techniques should be practiced daily for at least 30 minutes for the best results. All the energy points must be stimulated correctly if you want to see results.

Listed below are six best acupressure points to help you slimming down:

1.     Ear Point

The ear point shown in the picture above is very effective in controlling your appetite and suppressing hunger. To find this point, place your thumb or finger against your jaw near the ear. Now, move your jaw up and down to find the correct point. The point where you feel the maximum movement will be the one that you need to stimulate.

How to press your ear point?

Now that you have discovered the right point, place your finger on the point and press it gently. Keep exerting mild pressure for one minute.

Doing it will eventually relieve your hunger.

2.     Abdomen Point

This point can be found around 3 centimeters below your belly button. Just have a look the “Ren 6” point in the picture above. That is your abdominal point.

The abdominal point is effective in promoting the better functionality of your digestive system and providing relief from constipation, Like Kapalbhati yoga.

How to press your abdomen point?

You need to place two fingers on your abdomen point and massage it gently by moving your fingers up and down. Practice this movement for 2 minutes twice a day.

3.     Abdominal Sorrow Point

You will find this point right in line with your earlobe right where your ribcage ends. This point is effective in relieving your body from any kind of indigestion and imbalance in appetite. It also offers you relief from ulcers and rib pain.

How to stimulate abdominal sorrow point?

To stimulate this acupressure point, curve your fingers and start pressing the point. Press this point for 5 minutes every day for the best results.