LiveWholeHealth #342: Managing stress is at your fingertips
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Acupressure is a tool that you can use to help the energy in your body get “unstuck” when you're feeling sluggish or having pain or stress.
We all have stress. Some stress can be healthy; however, too much stress can create challenges.
When you’re under a lot of pressure, your body and mind will let you know. You may notice you have trouble sleeping, experience irritability or just feel tired. The good news is that stress can be managed, and there are many approaches available to help reduce it, including:
An additional tool you can use is acupressure, a massage technique that you can do on your own. Like acupuncture, acupressure focuses on specific points along meridians, or energy channels. According to Traditional East Asian Medicine, these points can be targeted to support health and well-being and reduce stress by helping to move stuck energy.
When using acupressure, press or gently massage the acupressure point(s) for about 30 seconds. Use an amount of pressure that feels comfortable without being painful. You can use these acupressure points several times a day to help reduce stress.
This acupressure video is not intended to replace any medical treatment and should be used in conjunction with your regular care. If you are uncertain if this routine is good for you, talk with your healthcare provider before beginning.
Join acupuncturist and Army Veteran Erika Marie from the Kansas City VA Medical Center for a chance to experience acupressure for stress relief in this short video :
Learn how other complementary and integrative health can support your Whole Health .
For more information on managing stress, visit the National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention .
If you or someone you know is in emotional crisis, you can call the Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then Press 1. You can also text 838255 or chat online on the Veterans Crisis Line website .