Best Acupressure Cures

De-stress: Press the crown of your head (the anterior summit) for 10 seconds. This reduces the production of stress hormones and increases activity of immune cells (study at the University of Alabama).

Re-energize: Place index and middle fingers just below rib cage (at the midpoint of your body) and massage gently for one minute. A qigong move to release toxins and get blocked energy flowing.

Regulate insulin: Put index and middle fingers one finger’s width from each side of your belly-button (the pancreas point). Press for three seconds, three times . Do morning, noon and night (study at New Mexico State University).

Relieve anxiety: Press the “shen men” point inside the inner grovoe of the ear.

Reduce pain: Press thumb and forefinger together for 10 seconds, then release for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times on each hand (releases endorphins).

Reduce sinus pressure, open airway, reduce fatigue caused by allergy: Press index fingers against groove in nostrils. Apply Increasing pressure while inhaling deeply, decrease pressure on the exhale. Do for 2 minutes , three times a day. (study at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University)

Best of the Rest of Fruits

Peaches: Contains fiber, protects against cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration.

Cranberries: good for urinary tract health, protects against bladder infections.

Kiwi: For respiratory health, decreases risk of colon cancer

Dates: good for sensitive stomachs, intestines, source of copper, contains fiber and antioxidants, provides energy.

Dried Figs: contains fiber, acts as a natural laxative, high in calcium, contains potassium, helps lower high blood pressure.

Raisins: lowers risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke, all the nutritional benefits of grapes in a compact size.

Best of the Fruits, Part Three

Black Currants: have vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, iron. For heart disease, cancer, slows aging.

Papaya: For cardiovascualr health, reduces risk of colon cancer, good for digestion, immune system.

Pineapple: Contains manganese for bone strength, for coughs and colds, for back pain, sports injuries. Good for the thyroid, bronchitis, high blood pressure,prevents nausea.

Prunes: contains antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, for eye health, arthritis, and nervous system.

Pink Grapefruit: benefits nervous system, fights cancer, good for vision.

Guava: For digestion, lungs, weight loss.

Mango: For digestion, contains vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.

Best of the Fruits, Part Two

Bananas: Contain tryptophan and B6 which improve your mood. A good source of potassium (helps blood pressure), fiber and iron.

Cherries: high-level of antioxidants, reduces risk of certain cancers.

Canteloupe: good for vision, high in vitamins C and A, promotes lung health.

Lemon: Cleanses toxins from the system, helps with digestion problems (lemon and hot water).

Lime: contains vitamin C, good for teeth (can help swollen gums), relieves arthritis.

Raspberries: contain manganese, vitamin C and fiber. Prevents overgrowth of certain types of fungi and bacteria in the body.

Blackberries: contain phytoestrogens (natural form of estrogen), prevents cell damage that may lead to cancer, good for diarrhea.

Strawberries: provide vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber and folic acid. For a healthy immune system and vision health.