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Intestinal Health and Constipation Seminar

Before defecating, you always experience the urge to defecate.

Let's keep doing this every day and aim for regular bowel movements every day!

Before a bowel movement, you should always feel the urge to defecate. People with constipation often experience this urge less frequently for various reasons. In this lesson, we will introduce acupressure points, exercises, and massages that stimulate the intestines and make it easier to feel the urge to defecate, as self-help methods for relieving constipation. They are very simple and easy, so even those who are easily bored should be able to continue them every day.
Let's keep doing this every day and aim for regular bowel movements every day!
(However, in cases of spastic constipation, it may be better to avoid stimulating the intestines too much. Please consult a doctor.)

Acupressure points that relieve stiff shoulders and lower back pain. The human body has over 360 acupressure points, some of which are effective for constipation. It's a good idea to do this in your spare time, such as while watching TV.

Note

The pressure points are symmetrical, so apply pressure to both sides.
Gently press and massage each spot 3 to 5 times.

|| Acupressure points on the hands || Acupressure points on the feet || Acupressure points on the abdomen || Acupressure points on the back ||

Hand pressure points

Hegu (合谷)

The inside of the point where the bones at the base of the thumb and index finger meet.

Try pinching and massaging it with the thumb and index finger of your other hand.

Hand pressure points

Shinmon (神門)

It's the indentation between the bone and muscle on the little finger side of the wrist joint.

Hold up your thumb and press firmly.
If it's difficult to press, you can use a pen or something similar.

Foot pressure points

Sanyinjiao

It's located four finger-widths above the inner ankle bone, in the hollow behind the shinbone.

Hold your thumb upright, press it into the indentation, and massage by moving it from side to side.

Foot pressure points

Ashisanri (足三里)

It's located four finger-widths below the knee, on the edge of the bulge (tibia) on the outside of the shin.

Use your thumb and middle finger to knead and massage the area.

Abdominal pressure points

Tianshu

It's located three finger-widths outside your belly button, on either the left or right side.

Press here on both sides simultaneously, using your index, middle, and ring fingers together, until your stomach slightly indents.

Abdominal pressure points

Daiko

It is located three finger-widths below the Tianshu point, and can be on either the left or right side.

Place both hands on your hip bones and press the pressure points on both sides simultaneously with your thumbs.

pressure points on the back

Constipation point (benpiten)

It's located two finger-widths below the bottom of the rib cage and four finger-widths to the outside of the spine. It can be found on either the left or right side.

Place your hands on the curve of your waist and twist your upper body from side to side while pressing on pressure points with your thumbs.
Repeat this several times.

pressure points on the back

Large Intestine Point (Daichōyu)

It is located at the level of the hip bone, two finger-widths to the outside of the spine, and can be on either the left or right side.

Lie on your back, make a fist under your back, and place it on the large intestine meridian point. Make sure to use the sharpest part of your fist.

Bend your knees and stand with your feet upright, then slowly move them from side to side. Make sure your weight is firmly on your fists, and repeat this movement several times.