Easy Acupressure for Liver Detox and Healing

Acupressure, a powerful needle-free form of acupuncture, can help with liver detoxification. It is a simple, no-cost healing method that has survived the test of time for almost 10,000 years, probably due to its effectiveness.

Conducting acupressure is easy. Don’t worry if you are unfamiliar with the points. A little practice and you’ll have it mastered. Simply, apply firm pressure to the points mentioned below (see the diagram that follows) and firmly hold each point for a minute or two. The points may be tender, but the tenderness usually subsides as you continue to hold the point. That’s a sign that you’ve found the right point and that the acupressure is helping to disperse stagnant qi (pronounced “chee”), which means energy.

Start with the points Heart 8 and Liver 2 simultaneously then move to Lung 8 and Liver 4 simultaneously. In other words you’ll hold two points at a time for this particular acupressure technique. Repeat on the opposite side of your body. See the diagram below to help you locate the points. The names of the points “Heart,” “Liver,” and “Lung” refer to the energy pathway on which the point sits, and the corresponding organ to which it helps. So, while you’re working on this combination of points which is particularly good for the liver, it will also have benefits for the lungs and heart as well.

This acupressure can be conducted periodically throughout the day on a regular basis for best results.

Heart 8 (H 8 ) is located on the palm of the hand, about one inch below the webbing between the little finger and ring finger.

Liver 2 (Liv 2) is located on the top of the foot where the big toe and the second toe meet.

Then:

Lung 8 (Lu 8 ) is located on the inside of the arm, on the thumb side, about one inch higher than the wrist crease.

Liver 4 (Liv 4) is located on the front of the ankle bone on the inside of the leg.

Adapted with permission from The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan by Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD.

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Laura J.

6:41PM PDT on Mar 14, 2012

As one with hepatitis C, I am certainly going to try this.

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Vicynthia T.

6:11AM PDT on Mar 11, 2012

Thank you. Want to try it later.

Past Member .

10:20PM PST on Mar 9, 2012

Certainly worth a try! Thank you!

LMj S.

6:31PM PST on Mar 5, 2012

awesome article and info, thank you for sharing!

Suzanne L.

1:56PM PST on Mar 5, 2012

Thank you. Doing these in sequence for a few seconds each is a good way to take a break and be quiet and inward looking for a minute or two.

Heidi A.

12:51AM PST on Mar 5, 2012

Sounds like a great alternative to acupuncture.

Debbie L.

8:24AM PST on Mar 1, 2012

Thanks!

Debrah R.

7:14PM PST on Feb 29, 2012

There have been numerous studies confirming that acupressure, acupuncture and massage are very effective for many health care issues. the best thing to do is to go to a professional and have a session --it is much less expensive than acupuncture --and a good therapist will show you how to find the points and which ones will be best for your own unique condition so that you can help yourself at home. I am a Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressurist and a massage therapist--I decided to learn these because of how much they helped me. I often say the while mainstream medicine saved my life traditional healing (massage, acupressure, herbs, real foods, etc) made my life worth living! www.jinshindo.org and www.aobta.org (American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia) are good places to find trained practitioners.

Roxana C.

6:01AM PST on Feb 29, 2012

Going to try it, thanks.