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Your immune system is your body’s security system. When your body gets invaded by foreign invaders bacteria, parasites, and other microbe-causing infections it’s the job of the immune system to protect your body against such invaders. There are immune system disorders that range from common conditions such as mild seasonal allergies to more serious illnesses like leukemia. There are other common lifestyle and environmental factors that can contribute to weakening the immune system like stress, lack of sleep, which can make you vulnerable to infections.
Good news! Acupuncture therapy can treat a wide range of health conditions, including immune deficiency, by stimulating and balancing the immune system. Acupuncture can strengthen a weakened immune system by increasing red and white cell counts, T-cell count and enhancing humoral and cellular immunity. Acupuncture can regulate immune function and treat the underlying cause of the disease by reducing symptoms, speeding up the healing of infection, and normalizing the body’s immune response.
Get into a comfortable position so that you can easily access all points.
Begin with Kidney 27 and work your way down the body.
Kidney 27
Large Intestine 11
Lung 7
Stomach 36
Apply finger pressure in a slow, rhythmic manner to enable the layers of tissue and the internal organs to respond. Never press any area in an abrupt, forceful, or jarring way. Keep track of the results of your self-acupressure practice to pay close attention to your progress and well-being.
Acupressure To Support Immune Health
Kidney 27:
To locate Kidney 27 (KD27), place your hands on either side of the depression on the lower clavicle bone. From here (with your fingers below the clavicle) separate hands approximately 1-2i n horizontally (outward toward shoulders).
An excellent immune-boosting point used for common colds, influenza, and for people that have compromised immune systems. KD27 is known to open the chest, descend lung and stomach Qi, and stop coughing.
Large Intestine 11:
Large Intestine 11 (LI11) is located on the tip of the elbow. The easiest way to find this point is to bend your arm, look down the outer side of your forearm to the elbow, LI 11 lies there where the elbow crease meets the joint.
This point runs along the Large Intestine meridian, traveling up the index finger, through the arm, shoulder, and neck, into the face and nose. This point acts as a fever-reducing point, but it is also used to help prevent the flu and other immune-compromising conditions. It is known to be one of the strongest points in the body for clearing heat. Think of LI 11 as a great vent for the body to release a little steam whenever it’s needed.
Lung 7:
Lung 7 (LU 7) is located on the inside arm above the wrist. To find this point interlock your fingers (palms snuggly together) and direct your attention to your lowest thumb. On the outer edge of your thumb, you will find the crease of your wrist. The point lies roughly one inch down toward the elbow, in a depression between the sinew and the bone.
This is a very common point to use for systematic relief of cough, headache, and/or stiff neck. As the Luo point of the Lung channel, this point is used to treat anything related to the lungs (asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, cough, congestion, etc.) and can help symptoms associated with a weakened immune system.
Stomach 36:
ST 36 can be found on the anterior (front) aspect of the lower leg. To identify the acupressure massage point, measure roughly four fingers below the kneecap on the outside edge of your shinbone. You will know you’re in the right place by flexing your foot back to feel the muscle below (the tibialis anterior muscle) begin to flex
Performing acupressure on Stomach 36 is like a Vitamin C shot for your body. It is one of the most effective acupuncture points for strengthening the immune system, recovering from fatigue, and boosting endurance.
If you are interested in boosting your immune system, call today to schedule an appointment so we can help you prepare for the coming winter.
