 We feel nauseous as nerve endings
in the stomach become irritated by bacteria or
virus, or are agitated by severe pain or intense
emotions. Shiatsu theory explains nausea as
rebellious stomach "ki" (energy), ki moving
opposite its normal flow, and uses pressure points
and specific exercises to help the body regain
balance.
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Steps: |
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Promote digestion and the downward
flow of ki as you press (or someone else presses)
the point found on the back of your hand at the
web between your thumb and index finger. (Image 1)
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Move stagnation and promote the
downward flow of digestion as you use your middle
finger to apply pressure to the area in front of
the bottom rib and gently stimulate the point.
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Stop the rebellious upward flow of
energy and prevent vomiting by pressing the point
between your diaphragm and collarbone on the
middle of your breastbone. Hold this point
for 2 to 3 minutes to calm the nervous system and
quell anxiety. (Image 3) |
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Apply gentle pressure to the area four
finger widths above your navel, on the midline of
your body, to decrease the bloating that often
accompanies nausea. (Image 4) |
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Regulate the function of your stomach
and sedate rebellious ki by pressing the point
located between the two bones on the outside of
your lower leg, four finger widths below your
kneecap. Apply firm pressure for 2 minutes to
stimulate the full benefit of this point. (Image
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Ease nausea related to anxiety with
the calming point located two and a half finger
widths above the inner crease of your wrist,
between the two bones of your forearm. (Image 6)
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Tips: |
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Don't lie on your back if
vomiting is imminent. |
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Sip peppermint and/or ginger
tea to relieve nausea and soothe the digestive
tract. |
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Use 1 tsp. dry herbs to 1 c.
boiling water for an herbal tea remedy.
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Aromatherapy can be a useful
adjunct to pressure point therapies. Add 10 drops
lavender or peppermint oil to a bowl of hot water
and breathe the mist for relief of nausea.
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Warnings: |
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Avoid step 5 if you're pregnant.
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Nausea can be an indication of
gastrointestinal reflux. If you have persistent or
chronic nausea, consult a
physician |
