Ancient Chinese Secret to Ease Painful Periods

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Ancient Chinese healers knew of an incredible healing technique that eliminated

menstrual cramps in minutes. They knew that there are points on the body, that

they called acupoints, or acupuncture points, that ease pain and illness, often

in seemingly miraculous ways.

 

To help the body heal from many kinds of ailments, they stimulated its innate

healing powers using acupuncture needles. But you don't need needles to

experience their powerful healing techniques-relief is right at your fingertips.

 

These ancient Chinese healers knew that there is a secret point on the body that

could quickly eliminate painful cramps from periods. They passed on their

findings to acupuncture practitioners who continue to use their secret weapon

against menstrual pain-with astounding results.

 

Now, modern research even proves that this acupoint, not only lessens menstrual

cramps, it even helps balance the underlying hormones that may be causing

painful periods and PMS.The point lies along the Spleen meridian, an energy

pathway that governs hormones, digestion (particularly of sweet foods), and the

immune system.

 

In multiple studies published in the Journal of Chinese Acupuncture &

Moxibustion, scientists found that stimulation of this acupoint, called Spleen

6, on the leg, known in Chinese medicine to balance hormones, was more effective

at alleviating painful periods than drugs.

 

Numerous other studies show the effectiveness of stimulating this acupoint in

the treatment of PMS and menopausal symptoms, labor pain during childbirth,

endometriosis, and other hormone-linked concerns, as well as in the regulatation

of most female hormones and menstrual cycles.

 

Research in the Journal of Advanced Nursing and the Korean journal Taehan Kanho

Hakhoe Chi found that stimulating this point with finger pressure was effective

at reducing pain linked to menstrual cramps.

 

Another study in the Journal of Traditional found that

acupressure applied to this point was as effective at alleviating menstrual pain

as the medication ibuprofen.

 

To locate this powerful point place one hand with your baby finger in line with

the base of your ankle bone, on the inside of your leg. Just above your

forefinger, along the edge of the bone, you'll find a point that is quite tender

to touch, particularly if you're suffering from painful periods. Simply hold the

point until your menstrual cramping diminishes. It can take five to ten minutes

for some women. You'll know you've found the right point because it will feel

tender when you press it. Repeat as necessary throughout the day for best

results.