Acupressure point: relieve nausea and dizziness with acupressure immediate help

• What are the causes of nausea and dizziness?
• Acupressure points: What helps against nausea and dizziness?
• Acupressure point against nausea: healing points on the body
• Acupressure points against nausea: use these pressure points
• What acupressure points can help with dizziness?
• More tricks against nausea: This helps!
• Relaxation and rest against stress-related nausea and dizziness
• Acupressure point for nausea: The ShaktiMat stimulates several pressure points at once

Looked down too long during the car ride. Startled up too quickly when the alarm clock rings. The greasy Sunday roast at grandma's not tolerated or suddenly migraine... The list of situations is almost endless, in which we can get nauseous and / or dizzy. Quick relief in such moments can already bring a little tact - with self-acupressure. Certain acupressure points against nausea are the secret recipe. Find out which "buttons" you can best press to help stabilize your circulation and get rid of that unpleasant body feeling in this article. Plus: Extra tips on what can bring your body back into balance.

What are the causes of nausea and dizziness?

The two unpleasant conditions can occur individually or in combination situationally - for example, due to nervousness, indigestion, discomfort in the abdomen and ingestion of chemicals or toxins, drugs or alcohol. But stress is also a determining factor. On the other hand, illnesses such as stomach cancer, gastritis, stomach ulcers, meningitis and diabetes can be triggers for (persistent or frequently recurring) nausea and dizziness.

Very important: If you feel nauseous or dizzy very frequently or more and more often and you also have a fever or sweating, for example, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible. It is best to use acupressure against nausea when you can exclude that a serious illness is hiding behind the symptoms or you will then be prescribed a suitable, individual treatment method. So that you feel better again quickly! The doctor will also tell you whether you can additionally stimulate a pressure point against nausea.

Acupressure points: What helps against nausea and dizziness?

But often it is enough to resort to a few simple remedies to help yourself in the moment of discomfort. You want to know what you can do concretely to quickly and gently do something against situational nausea and dizziness? Some home remedies and methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can alleviate your discomfort and help the body heal itself. These include more than one acupressure point on the wrist against nausea:

Inner balance against nausea and dizziness - ShaktiMat

Help with self-acupressure: preparation for exercises against nausea

A tip in advance - especially if you are looking for quick measures: You don't have to apply all the points to feel better. Often it is enough to target one or two of the points. No matter which one you choose, you should pay attention to the following: Lie or sit down comfortably, breathe deeply and regularly into your abdomen. This is how you get the blood circulation of your entire body going. And please always be gentle with yourself and your body. Do not press on weak discs or broken bones. Often it is enough to touch a certain point for a longer time instead of applying pressure. Always listen to your gut feeling and pay attention to what feels comfortable.

Acupressure point against nausea: healing points on the body

"Acupressure can help with nausea, especially when it is caused or aggravated by physical or mental disorders," explains Michael Reed Gach - founder of the "Acupressure Institute" in California and author of several books on acupressure. According to the expert, this method can also serve well for motion sickness and stomach flu. Acupressure during pregnancy and nausea, which can accompany it, can also help alleviate it.

You can use these energy points against nausea and motion sickness:

• Step 1: Press Dü 17 (located in the depression between the earlobe and the tip of the jawbone) gently with the tips of the middle and index fingers for one minute while breathing deeply.
• Step 2: Press points P5 and P6 firmly one after the other. This means: Place the right thumb three finger widths from the center of the left wrist crease and press here for one minute as well. Then apply pressure for another minute with the thumb two finger widths from the wrist crease. Repeat on the other wrist.
• Step 3: Next, hold the point Mi 16 with curved fingers again for one minute. You will find it in line with the nipples at the bottom of the chest. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.

Acupressure points against nausea: use these pressure points

If you are still nauseous, you can stimulate the acupressure points against nausea Ma 36, Le 3 and Ma 45. Incidentally, the Greifswald University Hospital, for example, even uses a similar method from traditional Chinese medicine in anesthesia: "Studies have shown that acupuncture on the wrist helps against nausea after operations. This involves sending nerve pathway signals to the brainstem and the so-called vomiting center. The vomiting center, which is irritated by anesthetics and painkillers, can thus be calmed down. The information is transmitted to the stomach via the vagus nerve." (German Family Insurance)

What acupressure points can help with dizziness?

• Step 1: If you feel like fainting or dizzy, LG 26 (point between upper lip and nose) is one of the most famous resuscitation points for immediate help. It is also called the center of the person and is considered a resuscitation point from first aid. Apply pressure to this point with your index finger or knuckle and hold it for one minute while breathing deeply in and out again. This stimulation works to harmonize the body and bring it back into balance more quickly.
• Step 2: Then you can approach points B 23 and B 47. These are located on your back at waist level, two and four finger widths from your spine. To stimulate them, simply clench your hands into fists and quickly move your knuckles up and down over the points.
• Step 3: Finally, rub the right heel vigorously for one minute against the "three-mile point" Ma 36 on the left leg, four finger widths below the kneecap and one outside the shin. You repeat the whole thing again on the other side. This process is very invigorating and strengthens the entire body systems.
• Step 4: Last but not least, you can apply Le 3 on the back of the left and right foot. To do this, rub both middle and index fingers in the hollow between the big toe and the second toe - this time for thirty seconds each.

More tricks against nausea: This helps!

Fresh air and exercise for a clear head: If nausea persists after self-acupressure, a walk in the fresh air can work wonders. In addition, swing your hands loosely at your sides. These movements will help calm your stomach. Extra tip: Don't lie down flat! This will make the dizziness and nausea worse. Perhaps a little mindfulness practice in a beautiful spot of nature or in the comfort of your own home can also help. Like by doing a short yoga flow like in this video: 

Food against a sinking feeling in the stomach and dizziness In order not to burden your organism further, one should reach for the right food. Especially if you feel bad because of fatty foods or alcohol. It is best to reach for light food like rusks. Relax with a lukewarm cup of tea (for example chamomile, peppermint or fennel tea to soothe the stomach). Also tried and tested are bitter substances such as those in ginger: these suppress or neutralize the urge to vomit. The positive effect unfolds as tea or ginger ale.

Among other things, Münster University Hospital recommends the following diet for nausea:

• Small portions
• Cold and odorless food such as potatoes or crispbread
• Easily digestible vegetables like zucchini and carrots
• Broth with rice or noodles and soups
• Plenty of fluids! For example, through chilled and sparkling drinks such as mineral water

What to avoid if you're uncomfortable:

• It is better not to reach for your favorite food. Otherwise, there is a risk that you will associate the nausea with it and develop an aversion.
• Sweet, fatty, heavily salted or fried food

Relaxation and rest against stress-related nausea and dizziness

Unfortunately, a fast-paced everyday life as well as extraordinary times like the year 2020 with ever new challenges often promote stress-related nausea and dizziness. Fifteen to twenty percent of all dizziness patients suffer from so-called somatoform dizziness. This refers to dizziness that is triggered by psychological stress. (Pharmazeutische Zeitung) In this case, there are no physical causes. The organ of equilibrium or the cerebrum are therefore not damaged. If you find yourself in such stressful situations again and again and your body rebels, it is generally worthwhile to switch down a gear and relax.

One remedy that can have a relaxing effect is the ShaktiMat: Users report that often after the first application or the first few minutes of use, a pleasant, relaxed feeling arises and the use of the mat helps to fall asleep. Like Julia M. She reported in our Facebook group that she also uses her orange ShaktiMat when she feels nauseous:

Editor: Julia, what is the trigger for the fact that you sometimes feel sick or dizzy?

Julia M.: Triggers are basically headaches, which often turn into migraines. When I have a migraine, I mainly have to deal with nausea

Editor: How do you use your mat in such moments to make yourself feel better?

Julia M.: I don't like to take medication. Then I often wait too long until the point where [for example] an ibuprofen no longer helps. Instead, I simply lay down on the ShaktiMat with mint oil on my temples. And it relieves the nausea. The migraine is not one hundred percent gone, but it relieves my pain.

Editor: Do you have any general tips from your experience? How do you use the mat in general?

Julia M.: In general, I like to use the mat for tension in the neck and LW area. With music to relax. Until you wake up from your own snoring ;-) It helps my mental well-being a lot!

Acupressure point for nausea: The ShaktiMat stimulates several pressure points at once

So the next time you feel nauseous and dizzy because the world is spinning a little too fast: take a few minutes out from everyday life. Lie or sit comfortably on your mat. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply and see if you can feel the relaxation effect of the mat. Small tip: Avoid lying completely straight on your back. This could increase the nausea and dizziness, and that's not what we want! Rather, lie slightly elevated. For example, place the mat over the back of a sofa or chair. Try it out and tell us about your experiences - for example in our Facebook group! You can read more about the effect and functionality of the "modern kind of fakir mat" in our article about the acupressure mat.

So all in all, when it comes to nausea and dizziness, you need help fast! You know where the symptoms come from? Then follow these rules: Relax and breathe deeply and regularly. Give your body the nourishment that is good for it. And support it in bringing all systems back into balance. Our community reports that using the acupressure mat, for example, or targeting individual acupressure points for penetration can help with nausea. However, if you are not sure where your discomfort is coming from and it persists, you should never shy away from seeking medical help.In any case, get well soon!

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