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Acupressure for Fatigue

Use this acupressure sequence to help with fatigue.

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Are you experiencing fatigue? Do you know why?

Fatigue has many different causes. A few causes could include:

  • illness or disease
  • lack of adequate sleep
  • physical inactivity or excessive activity
  • medication
  • diet related

While you explore what may be causing your fatigue, try this acupressure sequence to see if it helps give you energy!

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    Acupressure for Fatigue
    Governing Vessel 20

    Governing Vessel 20 “Hundred Meetings”

    This point is located on the head, at the top point of the skull on the midline, in the small depression.

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    Acupressure for Fatigue
    Conception Vessel 6

    Conception Vessel 6 “Sea of Qi”

    This point is located on the lower abdomen, approximately two fingers widths below the belly button.

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    Acupressure for Fatigue
    Conception Vessel 4

    Conception Vessel 4 “Origin Pass”

    This point is located on the lower abdomen, approximately four fingers width below the belly button. This area may be sensitive to pressure, especially if you are experiencing stool or urinary retention.

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    Acupressure for Fatigue
    Urinary bladder 23

    Urinary Bladder 23 “Kidney Shu”

    This point is located in the lower back on the waist level, approximately two fingers width outward from the edge of the spine.

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    Acupressure for Fatigue
    Stomach 36

    Stomach 36 “Three Leg Mile”

    This point is located on the lower leg, four fingers width below the knee, near the outer edge of the shin.

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    Acupressure for Fatigue
    Kidney 3

    Kidney 3 “Supreme Stream”

    This point is located behind the inside of the ankle bone, in the soft depression between the back edge of the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon.

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