Allergic rhinitis, or more commonly known as hay fever, refers to an allergic reaction in the nasal area as a result of contact with allergens, e.g. pollens and dust mite, through the nose and/or eyes. Symptoms include runny or itchy nose, sneezing and watery eyes. Complications of allergic rhinitis include insomnia, fatigue, headaches and difficulty concentrating.
How to Relieve Rhinitis with Acupressure
Traditional Chinese medicine believes by keeping lung “qi” flowing freely, the nasal passages would be cleared and, in turn, help fight external stimulation.
We recommend the readers to try the following massage moves to treat the recurrent allergic reactions.
We recommend the readers to try the following massage moves to treat the recurrent allergic reactions. (acupuncture point in the bracket)
Side:
- Thumb-knead temples. 30 times.
- Cover forehead with warmed-up palms. Rub downwards towards the chin, then towards the ears, temples and back to forehead. 30 times.
Back:
- Thumb-knead 30 times the bottom of the skull, specifically the depression below the occipital bone (Gb20).
- Grasp base of neck. 30 times each side.
- Knead backbone around shoulder level (Du14). 30 times.
Front:
- Knead between eyebrows. 30 times.
- Wipe forehead with index finger knuckles. 30 times.
- Knead sides of nose (Li20). 50 times.
- Rub nasal grooves with middle fingers. 30 times.
Body:
- Knead with middle finger the lateral side of the third thoracic vertebra (Bl13). 30 times each side.
- Clap back of shoulder with half-fist. 10 times each side.
- Knead middle of sternum (Rn17). 30 times.
Hand:
- Knead webbing between thumb and index finger (Li14). 30 times.
Never tried traditional Chinese therapy before or are a little skeptical about it? Give these massage moves a try anyway. If they work, you get to breathe freely. And even if they don’t, it doesn’t cost you anything!
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