Traditional Chinese Medicine is centered around the belief that Qi, our life force, circulates through exact energy pathways throughout our body. During times of illness, traditional Chinese medicine believes that our Qi is out of balance and that stimulating acupressure points for weight loss can correct the imbalance and restore the body to its natural state.
The use of acupressure to control body weight has been enabled by the belief that an abnormal energy flow to and from the hypothalamus could result in weight gain.
The general conception behind weight loss acupressure treatment is to utilize it as an aid to other weight loss therapies. Its goal is to quell cravings, curb appetite, improve digestion and fat metabolism, all while regulating hormones and improving the way in which nutrients are being used within the body.
The 6 main Acupressure points for weight loss
Acupressure points for weight loss – Ear point 
To locate this point, trace both sides of your jaw using 2 fingers. While moving your jaw up and down, move your fingers along the line until you find the point where your jaw presents its maximum movement.
This point is roughly situated in front of your ear. Massage and apply pressure on this point for 1 to 3 minutes.
Stimulating this point helps control appetite and minimize overeating.
Acupressure points for weight loss – Abdomen point (Ren6)
This is found 3 cm under the belly button. Using 2 fingers slowly massage the point, then press down on the point for 2 minutes. Resume with another light massage. This pressure point should be massaged twice daily.
Stimulating this point helps reduce constipation and enhances the activity of the digestive system.
Acupressure points for weight loss – Abdominal sorrow point
This point can be found by tracing a line from the earlobe, right under the last rib, basically at the front of your ribcage. Lightly massage this point and then apply pressure for 5 minutes daily.
Stimulating this point helps balance appetite, relieve abdominal pain and indigestion.
Acupressure points for weight loss – Knee point
This pressure point is situated 5 cm below the knee cap, on the external part of the leg. To accurately find this pressure point put 1 finger on your shin bone then move it to the exterior of your leg by 1 finger width place.
Move the finger down by a hand’s width. To test that you have found the right spot, move your leg up and down. With your finger, you should be able to feel the muscle move. Press on this point for 1-2 minutes.
Stimulating this point increases satiety and digestion.
Acupressure points for weight loss – Ankle point
The point is situated on the inner part of your leg roughly 5cm above the ankle. Using your thumb massage this point and then apply pressure for 1 minute.
Stimulating this point strengthens the digestive system and facilitates removal of toxins from the body.
Acupressure points for weight loss – Elbow point
You can find the pressure point on the inner side of your elbow crease, about a thumb width from the elbow joint. Apply pressure on this point for 1 minute on each arm daily.
Stimulating this point helps remove excess water from the body.
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