Acupressure & Stomach 36
Something a little different today, I’m going to describe the location of an acupuncture point on the leg that you can do ‘acupressure’ on - which specifically helps:
Strengthen the spleen - remember how its the all important organ for everything
Gets rid of dampness in the body
Harmonises the stomach i.e. Relieve digestive issues like nausea, diarrhoea
Strengthens Qi - i.e. overall gives you more energy
Calms the mind - relieves stress/anxiety
It’s called: Zu San Li (Leg three miles), aka ‘Stomach 36’ and is one of the most used points in Acupunture as it really is overall very strengthening + calming for the body and mind. It’s located on the outer leg below the knee.
Steps to find it:
Locate your kneecap (it’s smaller than you think - only the bit that actually is moveable when you bend your knee is the kneecap!)
Measure 4 finger widths down from the bottom of your kneecap
Find the tip of the hard bone running down the middle of your shin
Measure 1 finger width to the outside of this bone
Push down on this spot with your finger.
You could even use the heel of your other foot to apply light pressure in this area when you are sitting at your desk.
