Burning in the nose, the appearance of copious mucous secretions, constant sneezing - all known symptoms of a runny nose. The causes of its occurrence are viral infections, such as flu or measles. Congestion can be the result of allergic reactions of the body or a disease such as rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa). Well-known sprays and drops are not always available. In addition, their too frequent use is addictive. But such a tool as acupressure for a cold is not familiar to everyone, although its effectiveness is quite high.
Energy points
Acupuncture treatment has been known for quite some time. Oriental doctors noticed that there are many areas on the human body, the impact on which with special needles or other manipulations in the area of the so-called acupuncture (vital) points, for example massage, can affect the functioning of certain organs of the person and change the general well-being of the patient.
The places of entry and exit of vital energy that affect the operation of a particular system are available to every person. These acupuncture points (AT) are located on invisible lines. When exposed to these areas, there is an increase in blood circulation in an organ subject to a certain energy zone.
The principle of Chinese medicine is that the basis of human health is the harmony of internal energy. Vital forces flow through specific channels through acupuncture points. And the essence of the treatment is to regulate the quality and amount of energy passing through the AT, by irritating the desired areas. Long-term effect on certain points has a beneficial effect on human organs and allows you to recover from the disease.
Acupressure for a cold - a way to get rid of the disease forever
Often recurring colds accompanied by nasal congestion can develop into a chronic form. And with this type of runny nose, it is quite difficult to completely recover and restore the functions of the mucous membrane. In addition, the constant use of drugs (drops or sprays) is addictive. As a result, the body ceases to respond to the constituent components of the drugs, and relief does not occur.
To achieve really visible results in the treatment of chronic forms of the common cold (or if you want to get rid of unpleasant symptoms of a cold as soon as possible), drug therapy should be carried out in combination with other procedures. Acupressure with a runny nose is a way to enhance the effect of drugs and most quickly achieve the desired result.
The basic rules of massage
1. You need to start treatment when the first signs of the disease appear. It is in this case that the procedure will give the expected result. And the effect that acupressure will bring with a cold will be noticeable in a few days.
2. Warm hands. The procedure should not cause any discomfort. Massage is carried out with warm hands, soft relaxed fingers. Sensations should not be painful. A slight feeling of aches may occur, which appears when the correct pressure is applied to the desired point. During the session, it is necessary to ensure that the skin is not injured.
3. The duration of treatment is ten days. Acupuncture points are exposed for 10 minutes, and the procedure is carried out from three times a day. The movements are pushing and rotational (clockwise), slow and continuous.
4. The main contraindications are high body temperature (more than 37.5 ° C), irritated, reddened skin in the area of energy points. The inflammatory process of the skin makes the treatment procedure painful and useless, and often leads to the opposite result.
The main points of massage with a cold
The main acupuncture areas that affect the functions of the nose are, of course, located on the face:
- Paired points located at the beginning of the eyebrow (D) on either side of the nose bridge. You need to understand that they are located on the infraorbital bone. Patients often confuse these antibodies with those responsible for headaches and eye fatigue. They are under an eyebrow.
- Points located on the wings, or rather on the upper end of the lateral groove of the wing of the nose (E). Pressing on this AT, you can feel the lower part of a small bone.
- Points located between the lower borders of the nose wings and the upper lip (slightly above the middle) (F).
Massage in children
Infants are especially susceptible to various infections. A young organism that has not yet formed its protective functions reacts strongly to viruses and pathogenic bacteria. And medicines for children are not the best friend. Many mothers try to treat their babies with the help of folk remedies. Therefore, the question often arises of whether it is possible to do acupressure with a runny nose in children.
Such a procedure is permissible, most importantly, to observe the basic rules for its implementation. Massage is performed when a small force of the fingers is applied to certain areas.
ATs located on the face are the same as described above. But you should not take into account only these points. There are other areas on the body, the impact on which will have a beneficial effect in the treatment of colds from both infants and adults. These are symmetrical points located in the middle of the ear, AT located in the center of the parietal region, the place where the neck and head merge.
The points on the hands are between the thumbs and the index fingers, as well as on the wrists on the inside. On the legs, they are located on the surface of the feet, mainly on the heels.
Massage for the baby will not only have a healing effect, it will calm the baby and help him fall asleep. However, starting the procedure, you need to consult with a specialist regarding the absence of contraindications and study the necessary literature so that your treatment does not harm the child.
Trying to get rid of the unpleasant sensations that arise during the illness, you should not limit yourself to the use of medications. Additional treatments will help you recover quickly. Acupressure not only promotes recovery, it activates the vitality of the body and normalizes human energy resources .