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Wellness

September 9, 2011

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"In Chinese medicine, points on the body that are more sensitive than others may indicate a deficiency or even stagnant qi (energy flow)," explains Sherrie Kasner Matthews, LAc. 

If the following common points are sensitive when you press them, you may need an acupuncture treatment to get you back in balance:

"Spleen 6 is one of the most commonly used points and one of the most versatile," says Matthews. "Because the point crosses the Spleen, Kidney and Liver Meridians [energy pathways in the body], it can treat many conditions associated with all three organs. It's an important point in the treatment of any digestive, gynecological and emotional condition. Also, insomnia and headaches."
Location: "Start at the inner ankle bone and measure about the width of four closed fingers. It is on posterior border of the tibia. It may be sensitive on both sides."

"Large Intestine 11 may be sensitive if you have fever, sore throat, headache or dizziness. It clears heat and cools the blood."
Location: "With the elbow flexed, you find the point at the end of the crease before you get to the elbow bone (epicondyle of the humerus)."

"Stomach 36 may indicate general deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal pain or indigestion. It circulates the qi and blood." 
Location: With the knee bent, you can feel a hole in the top part of the knee cap. Follow it down your leg about the width of four fingers until you feel a depression right under the bone and about an inch to the right of the tibia."

"Large Intestine 4 may be sensitive if you have headaches, body aches, congestion or toothache. It strengthens the body’s immunity."
Location: With the palm down, locate the space on your hand between the thumb and the pointer finger. It's halfway between both fingers in the meaty part of the muscle."

Source: Sherrie Kasner Matthews, Ona Spa