From www.acupressure.com, an acupressure point for constipation, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and other digestive problems.

Point Location: CV 6 is located two finger widths below the center of your belly button. The finger pressure should always be applied gradually. Go even slower and more carefully into the abdomen for the elderly and sick. During pregnancy be very gentle, and use the palm of your hand instead of fingertips.

Point Function: CV 6 revives the body’s healing processes; develops vitality; strengthens the immune system, urinary system, sexual reproductive system, and benefits the kidneys.  

Good for Relieving: stomachache, abdominal cramping, constipation, gas, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, insomnia, urinary incontinence, impotence, infertility, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, digestive headaches, body aches, anal or rectal pains, and general weaknesses.

For Constipation: Press CV 6 two or three times a day to relieve and prevent constipation and irritable bowel. Pressing this point activates and strengthens the large intestine, encourages peristalsis, and relaxes the abdomen. Along with this point, I’ve used Chi Gong breathing exercises effectively for constipation and irritable bowel since the colon’s partner is the lungs in traditional Chinese health care.


Emotional & Spiritual Benefits: CV 6 is good for developing emotional stability and for deepening spiritual awareness; strengthens your sense of self; used for self-abuse, addictive behavior, and codependency issues.

Sexuality: The Sea of Qi (CV 6) is good for all kinds of sexual problems for men and women. The abdominal muscles often tighten during lovemaking, which can block the flow of sexual energy. Pressing CV 6 and acupressure points around it, can relieve the abdominal tension, strengthen the urinary and reproductive systems, and increase sexual intimacy and pleasure.

CV 6 is a longevity point, which can improve your overall health and enable you to live longer. Two to three minutes of firm to deep pressure on this point while breathing slowly and deeply into your belly, strengthens all of your internal organs, and develops your healing energy reserves. For this reason, I have made a covenant, a vow to myself, that I will try to press this point and breathe deeply into it every night before going to sleep. I believe that working on this point in bed with super slow, deep breathing, opens the flow of healing energy while I’m asleep, and thus provides extraordinary healing benefits.

Any worries or regrets in your life will fade away and you’ll get more focused and feel more vital, if you continue to practice breathing deeply into this life giving acupressure point. Share this with your friends and enjoy life; there’s nothing more important!

On the last day of my aunt's death, besides encouraging, loving words, lots of touching and a feeling of sadness and compassion, I used these points a lot. They are the decision makers. In the moments before death, we use these points to help someone make the decision to let go when they need to so they can rest and be out of pain. In the last 10 minutes of my aunt's life, I used these points, stroked her cheek and her daughter and I spoke loving words to help her transition to another place where she would not feel pain. It was only the last 10 minutes of her life that she was calm, relaxed and seemed to be out of pain.

On my clients, I use these points in every session. When these points are blocked, you may feel uptight, have pressure in your head, short sightedness, and it may be difficult to cope and make wise decisions.

These points also help relieve pain by releasing the body’s natural pain relievers known as endorphins. By opening them up, you can help relieve a headache, stiffness (especially stiff necks), arthritic pains, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. While there are many acupressure points for these problems, GB 20 (Gall Bladder Meridian) is one of the most potent points for obtaining relief.

To do this point on yourself, find the big bump at the back of your head (the bottom of your skull) and go about an inch lower. Then move your hands out a few inches into the hollows between the muscles at the back of your neck. Find the most tender spot in the hollow, close to the base of the skull.

Take a few full, deep breaths, as you press underneath the base of your skull on both sides, about four finger widths – or three inches – apart. Use your thumbs to gradually apply pressure into the hollows of your skull. Close your eyes as you tilt your head back slowly. Take long, slow deep breaths as you hold for two to three minutes. Direct the pressure slowly and firmly into the center of your head.

Governors Vessel 26 Acupressure Point
There have been times in my life when I've wished I knew of this point and how powerful it can be. It is the one point everyone should know.

Michael Reed Gash (http://acupressure.com/) tells you about this point in the video at the bottom of this post. He's got a lovely way of describing how to use this point to help you. According to Michael, you must "firmly press GV 26 between your upper lip and nose, on the center midline. It is one third the distance from the nose to the upper lip. It has considerable influence on the central nervous system. Press this Center of the Perons (GV 26) point firmly enough to press into your upper gum, which can enable you to concentrate, feel more centered and focused."

It is also a revival point as it calms and restores the spirit after a traumatic experience. Pressing GV 26 is a potent point for mental health because it relieves depression, revives consciousness, and improves morale.

"A Spiritual Teaching: This acupressure point clears your mind, enabling you to think more positively. When you treat yourself more positively, it makes a huge difference. In addition to using this point, train yourself to think in a positive way. What you focus on, you attract in your life. . ."

When doing this point, use your nail or tip of the index or middle finger to apply mild pressure in a vertical direction for approximately 1 minute.  Breathe freely and visualize a clear mind with sharp mental functioning. If you have high blood pressure, take care not to stimulate this point too hard and if you feel unwell or uncomfortable, stop immediately. But for most people, performing this acupressure workout will help invigorate mental alertness and brain function. It will also help center and calm your spirit after a traumatic event. 

Check out his video below. It's only 3 minutes and Michael explains it well. You can do this point anywhere and not look strange.