Acupressure Guide For Relieving Hangovers from MobileReference

A hangover is the sum of unpleasant physical effects following heavy consumption of alcohol or the
use of other drugs. The most common reported characteristics of a hangover are feelings of extreme
thirst (dehydration), feelings of being more tired than usual, nausea and headaches. A good hangover
cure should replace essential nutrients lost by the body while counteracting the influence of residual
poisons: drink a large amount of water, preferably sports drink such as Powerade or Gatorade, eat
mineral-rich foods, like pickles or canned fish.
Acupressure is an effective way to relieve painful sensation associated with hangover. Sit
comfortably or lie down, close your eyes and breath deeply when massaging the active points.
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General Directions
- Use deep firm pressure to massage every point.
- Usually acupressure points are more sensitive than surrounding area.
- The massage duration indicated with point description is only an approximation. Massage every
point until numbing feeling is produced.
- You do not need to massage all active points included in the exercise. Some active points produce
stronger effect than others. You may choose to limit the exercise to massaging these high potency
points only.
- You can repeat active points massage as often as you want. There is no limit on number of exercises
per day.
- When applying deep pressure the active point is expected hurt initially. In this case reduce the
pressure to a "comfortably" painful level and persist with massaging the active point. Increase the
pressure as the initial painful sensation begins to subside. Continue the massage until numbing feeling
is produced
- When massaging acupressure points sit comfortably or lie down, close your eyes and breath deeply.
- It is not necessary to massage points on your own, you can ask somebody else to massage your
active points.
- An example of stimulation of active point Li4 is shown below. Point Li4 is located between thumb
and index finger. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction:
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How Acupressure Works
Acupressure and acupuncture share the same active points (also called trigger points). The ancient
Chinese developed system of active points stimulation over 5,000 years ago. The active points are
located on imaginary lines called meridians. Accordingly, the points are referred to by the meridian
they are located on and consecutive number of point on that meridian.
The ancient Chinese believed that life energy chi (pronounced chee) flows through these meridians. In
a healthy person the energy flow trough meridians is unobstructed. The blockade of chi flow results in
an illness. The Chinese believed that active points stimulation clears the meridians and improves the
flow of energy.
The western medical science only begins to understand the mechanisms responsible for positive
effects of active points stimulation. Stimulation of active points is thought to lead to increased release
of endorphins. Endorphin is a natural body painkiller. Endorphin and morphine are chemically
different molecules but, by coincidence, they have very similar 3-dimensional shape. This similarity
in shape allows morphine to bind the endorphin receptor, reduce pain, and induce feeling of
happiness. Thus endorphin released by acupressure stimulation may lead to relaxation and
normalization of body functions.
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Warning
This acupressure guide is not a substitution for a qualified medical advice. If you do not know what is
causing the pain or other symptom consult a medical doctor before you start treating yourself.
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Step 1: Li 4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women.
Start with a less painful side.
Location: between thumb and index finger as indicated on the picture.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min
Step 2: Li 4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women.
Continue on the other side.
Location: between thumb and index finger as indicated on the picture.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min
Step 3: GB20 -Start with a less painful side
Location: just below the base of the scull, in the depression between the two major neck muscles.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction.
Duration: 1 min
Step 4: GB20 -Continue on the other side
Location: just below the base of the scull, in the depression between the two major neck muscles.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction.
Duration: 1 min
Step 5: GV20
Location: with the tip of your index finger probe the area on the top of the head, where the line
connecting the high points of your ears crosses the body midline until you feel a slight dip.
Direction: apply firm deep circular strokes of pressure in the forward direction. The initial painful
sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min


Step 6: Tai Yang - Start with a less painful side.
Location: in the large depression on the side of the head about 1 inch away from the end of the
eyebrow.
Direction: massage in circular motions back to front. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to
subside
Duration: 1 min
Step 7: Tai Yang - Continue on the other side.
Location: in the large depression on the side of the head about 1 inch away from the end of the
eyebrow.
Direction: massage in circular motions back to front. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to
subside
Duration: 1 min
Step 8: St 3-Start with a less painful side.
Location: below the cheekbone, directly down from the pupil of the eye.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction against the bottom edge of the
cheekbone. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min
Step 9: St 3-Continue on the other side.
Location: below the cheekbone, directly down from the pupil of the eye.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction against the bottom edge of the
cheekbone. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min
Step 10: TW5- Start with a less painful side
Location: on the back of the arm, in the depression between the two bones, three finger-width above
the wrist crease.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside
Duration: 2 min
Step 11: TW5 - Continue on the other side.
Location: on the back of the arm, in the depression between the two bones, three finger-width above
the wrist crease.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min


Step 12: St36 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women
Start with a less painful side.
Location: with the tip of your index finger probe the area on the front side of a leg below the knee
until you feel a slight dip.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min

Step 13: St36 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women
Switch to a more painful side.
Location: with the tip of your index finger probe the area on the front side of a leg below the knee
until you feel a slight dip.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min

Step 14: Liv 3-Start with a less painful side.
Location: on the top of the foot in the webbing between the big toe and the second toe.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min

Step 15: Liv 3-Continue on the other side.
Location: on the top of the foot in the webbing between the big toe and the second toe.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will
soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min
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Acupressure Guide For Relieving Hangovers by Aaron Stein, Ph.D.
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