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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 11/23/2021 1:09:42 PM

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR MOTION SICKNESS

Place your thumb just below your three fingers. Gently press your thumb so you feel two large tendons. The P6 pressure point is located there, at the center of your lower wrist. Apply gentle pressure to this spot. Repeat on your other wrist. For more information on this point and how to use it, see this guide. LI4 (He Gu) The large intestine 4 (LI4) point on your hand helps with Motion Sickness caused by headaches, pain, and digestive issues. To try it: 1.Find the highest spot on the muscle between your thumb and index finger. 2.This is the area where your thumb connects to the fingers. 3.This area will bulge out slightly when you bring your thumb and finger together. 4.The LI4 point is located about half an inch inward on the back of your hand. Apply pressure to this area. 5.Repeat on your other hand. AVOID IF PREGNANT Although more research is needed to verify this, most practitioners agree that you shouldn’t apply pressure to your LI4 point while you’re pregnant. LIV3 or LV3 (Tai Chong) This pressure point on your foot is linked to your liver. To try the liver 3 (LIV3 or LV3) point: 1.With your foot flat on the floor, place your finger in the gap between your big toe and the toe next to it. 2.Slide your finger down about two finger widths onto your foot. 3.The pressure point is on your foot in this spot. Apply pressure to this area. 4.Repeat on your other foot. SP4 (Gongsun) This pressure point on the inside of your foot is connected to the spleen. It helps with Motion Sickness caused by stomach problems. To try the spleen 4 (SP4) point: 1.Sit down, and pull one foot onto your knee so that the inside of the foot is facing you.