Does Pressing Acupoints Work for Weight Loss

Pressing acupoints can be helpful for weight loss, but it should not be used as a primary means. Weight loss can generally choose Taichong, Fenglong, Yinlingquan, Quchi, Tianshu, Zhongkou and other acupoints to press. The principle of acupressure for weight loss is to dredge the meridians, dispel dampness and resolve phlegm. Tai Chong point is located on the back of the foot, in the depression in front of the union of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones, which can dredge the liver and regulate qi (regulate stagnation of liver qi), and regulate qi. Fenglong point is located 8 inches above the tip of the outer ankle, 2 transverse fingers from the anterior edge of the tibia, and can help strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness (by tonifying the spleen to allow dampness to be expelled) and resolve phlegm. Yinlingquan is located on the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression just below the back of the medial tibial condyle, and can strengthen the spleen, dispel dampness and promote diuresis. Qu Chi point is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the ulnar ze and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, which can harmonize the Ying and Blood, descend the rebellious and activate the collaterals. Tianshu point is located in the navel next to open 2 inches, the epigastric point is located in the navel 4 inches, the two points with can pass the internal organs of the gas, lowering dampness and turbidity. The above acupressure points need to be used under the guidance of a doctor’s diagnosis, the effect is not good when you can find a doctor acupuncture treatment, do not blindly operate on their own.