HOW SELF-ACUPRESSURE CAN HELP THIS SUMMER

HOW SELF-ACUPRESSURE CAN HELP THIS SUMMER

Below re a few tips on how to do acupressure on yourself;

  • Trace the pressure spot.
  • Massage the area in circles using your thumb or index finger. Use the same fingers to apply steady pressure and massage for around two minutes without removing them.
  • Concentrate on the pressure point and avoid destructions. You can close the eyes and breath slowly and deeply as you work on it.
  • Repeat the above steps several times.

Budget-friendly gadgets to use

BalanceFrom Acupressure mat and pillow set

This mat contains more than 8,000 acupressure point nodes. Its size is 27 by 17 inches with an extra pillow for head and neck support. Starters may find it uncomfortable at first but with time it feels great. You can use it for 10-30 minutes to ease stress and relax. It is budget-friendly, valuable, and I highly recommend it.

Acupressure ring

The ring is important for energy stimulation on fingers and toes for specific or general acupressure treatment. Please avoid wearing the ring on your fingers as it might hinder blood circulation.

Thumb pad

Helps apply pressure on the palm and feet for specific or general pressure release.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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