{"id":4790,"date":"2017-02-28T01:05:53","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T01:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=4790"},"modified":"2021-02-19T20:28:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T20:28:45","slug":"acupressure-for-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/acupressure-for-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Pressure Points That Help Relieve Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"Looking for the best acupressure points for stress? We’ve got you covered below.<\/em>\r\n\r\nFeeling stressed? You’re not alone. According to a CDC survey, anywhere from 27 to 38 percent of adults reported symptoms of chronic stress<\/a>, with numbers rising over time. And I probably don’t have to tell you that stress is capital B-A-D. If it goes unmanaged, stress can lead to weight gain, fatigue, skin problems, and a host of other issues<\/a>.\r\n\r\nAs someone who struggles with anxiety, I am always looking for ways to help calm my body’s fight or flight response\u2014which is seemingly on all the time. I roll on essential oils, supplement with calming adaptogens<\/a> (thanks, Big Chill<\/a>!), and prioritize getting enough sleep<\/a>. However, the latest anti-stress tool I’ve added is acupressure.\r\n\r\nKeep reading to discover the best pressure points to relieve stress.\r\n

What is Acupressure?<\/h2>\r\nAcupressure is a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Studies suggest that it can help manage and treat<\/a> various issues, including but not limited to:\r\n