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Acupressure to the Rescue

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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It’s bad enough that stress makes us eat – eating shouldn’t make us stressed! According to Women’s Health, some foods actually have a naturally calming effect so next time you’re on high anxiety alert, shop for these 9 soothers: almonds, pistachios, walnuts, avocados, skim milk, oatmeal, oranges, salmon and spinach (mix and match to create the ultimate relaxing meal!).

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Pounding temples and lethargy can bite a hole in your day. Acupuncturist Aimee Raupp cures what ails you—minus the pill popping and double espressos. Stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities by pressing gently on these acupressure points with a fingertip or knuckle for 15 – 20 seconds.

Headaches: Find the groove between your 4th and 5th toes. Press the tendon on the side of your little toe, moving toward the ankle. Do both feet simultaneously.

Low energy: On the front of the leg—4 finger widths below the kneecap—press the tender depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle.

Allergies: Squeeze your thumb and forefinger together. Press the center of the ridge formed on your hand near the crease of your thumb.

Menstrual Cramps: On the inside of the lower leg, press on the back of the shin bone 4 finger widths above the tip of the anklebone.

Check out these videos to learn more about acupressure points and techniques.

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