Boost Your Immune System with Acupressure

Denise Jenderzak — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 02:46:03 +0000

Many people ask how do I stimulate my immune system? Since I provide acupuncture in Mesa, AZ, I often teach my patients three easy to find acupuncture points that boost the immune system. They can press on these points and give themselves a mini treatment between appointments .

Here is a 5 minute acupressure massage that you can do every day to keep your immune healthy. I recommend gently massaging each point in a circular motion with your fingertips for 30 seconds. Remember to do both right and left sides.

1. Kidney 27 is a powerful point to boost the immune system. It also helps to stop coughing and alleviates shortness of breath. It is located in a small depression just below the collarbone about 2 inches from the center of the breastbone. The location of Kidney 27 is marked by the yellow dots below.

Kidney 27

2. The Three Scholars are located on the palm side of the forearm. They are a series of three points and are powerful points to resolve Lung issues. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the Lung is related to our immune system and inorder to boost the immune system we need to support the Lungs. These points also alleviate cough and difficulty breathing.

The Three Scholars

The first point is located 3 finger widths from the crease of the elbow. Feel for a tendon at the crease of the elbow on the thumb side and go 3 fingers down in line with the side of the tendon.

The second point is located 4 fingers down from the first point and the third point is located 4 fingers from the second.

3. Team of Four Horses are three points located on the outside of the thigh. I have found these points to be highly effective to support the immune system as well as alleviating cough, allergies and sinusitis.

Four Horses marked by blue dots. To locate: Find the outside corner of the top of your knee cap (red dot). Go four fingers up in a line from that spot and then another four fingers up along the same line. You will now be at the green dot. Go three fingers to the outside of the green dot. This is the first point. You may want to mark it. To find the second point go four fingers up from the first point. To find the third point go four fingers down from the first point.

These points are especially important if you are feeling run down or have been around people who are sick. These points are a great addition to supplements and foods that support the immune system that were posted previously. Those links can be found here:

https://www.acupuncturemesa.com/4-crucial-supplements-for-a-healthy-immune-system/

https://www.acupuncturemesa.com/foods-to-boost-your-immune-system-plus-2-delicious-recipes/

If you are feeling your immune system needs additional support call us at 480-832-0966 and we will be happy to help you feel your best.

Stay well,

Dr. D