Reflexology Feet Pressure Points to Boost Health

1. Taichong (LR 3)
Use this pressure point of LV3 to directly target headaches, menstrual pain, anger, anxiety, and stress. Locate it by placing fingers between the big toe and the second toe, where the tendons meet. Apply firm pressure and massage for four to five seconds.

2. Yongquan (KI 1)
This is known as KD1 and targets insomnia, palpitations, memory loss, anxiety, hot flashes, and night sweats. Use your fingers to locate a depression at the bottom of the joint of the big toe. Move to the spot between the big toe and the second toe, and apply pressure with the thumb. Massage for two to three minutes.

3. Dadun (LR 1)
This LV1 point may help with stomach pain, hernias, and dizziness. It is located one inch below the toenail corner, on the inner side of the big toe. Apply firm pressure.

4. Taibai (SP3)
This pressure point is used for abdominal issues such as stomach aches, vomiting, distention, and intestine infection, as well as fatigue, and memory and appetite loss. Use pressure along the foot to find the depression marking near the middle side of the foot, next to the ball of the foot.

5. Taixi (KI3)
It is thought by applying pressure here, you may eliminate issues of arthritis, toothaches, sore throat, vomiting, lower backache, kidney disease, and respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis. Firmly press on the spot between the Achilles tendon and the inner bump of the ankle.

6. Shenmai (BL62)
Reduce fear and anxiety, promote patience, and relieve cold symptoms with pressure to this point. You can easily find it by placing pressure on the bony bump on the outside of the ankle.

7. Qiuxu (GB40)
Using this pressure point is thought to promote mental stability by improving mood and decreasing stress. Use the index finger and thumb to apply pressure to the area below the bone on the outside of the ankle.

8. Kunlun (BL60)
Treat intestinal problems, high blood pressure, vision issues, headaches, and lower back pain with pressure applied to this point. It is also used to promote circulation during labor pains and childbirth. It is located near the qui xu point, in the depression spot between the ankle and Achilles tendon.

9. Xingjian (LR2)
This is the point known to help with sinusitis, liver disease, vision issues, and leg cramps. Apply pressure with the index finger and thumb to the skin lying between the big toe and the second toe.

10. Neiting (ST44)
This small section is effective for treating urinary tract infections and symptoms of food poisoning. It may also help toothaches, face and eye pain, constipation, and even stroke. Apply pressure to the spot between the second and third toes, on the bottom of the foot.

11. Xia Li
Directly target diarrhea symptoms with pressure to this spot. Place fingers one inch below the adjoining skin portion on the big and second toes.

12. Zu Lin Qi
Treat eye issues, lower back pain, mental stress, muscle cramping, and apoplexy. Apply pressure along the outer side of the foot to about one-third of the length to find this point.

13. Gao Ya Xue Dian
Target issues with high blood pressure with pressure to this point. Apply firm pressure with the thumb to the center portion of the big toe, above the middle joint of the toe for one to two minutes.

14. Di Er Li Dui
Treat annoying hiccups and nausea, as well as increase appetite by massaging this pressure point. Find the spot on the second toe, just below the toenail.

15. Di San Li Dui
Use this pressure point to treat heartburn and constant burping. It can be found at the point below the toenail of the middle toe.