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8 Useful Acupressure Points to Relieve Acid Reflux and

Heartburn
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Heartburn and acid reflux are common digestive disorders that affect people of all ages.

Although, occasional acid reflux is not a serious problem, but chronic heartburn can be a

warning sign of Gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERD), which is a chronic condition.

Heartburn usually causes mild to severe chest pain accompanied by a burning or tightening
sensation and it occurs after eating a spicy and oily meal. A small circular muscle that lies

between the oesophagus and stomach acts as the closure of the oesophagus after food passes
into the stomach. Improper closure of the muscle often leads to acid reflux, in with the acids of

the stomach move backward into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest.
GERD is a chronic condition in which acid reflux occurs more than twice a week. Although,
antacids and over the counter medication are available to treat these problems, it is best not to

rely completely on medicines. You can try to prevent and treat acid reflux and heartburn
naturally with the help of herbal remedies for acid reflux and acupressure. Acupressure is
considered one of the best remedies for acid reflux and digestive disorders.

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Causes of Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Acid reflux and heartburn can be triggered by a number of factors like

diet and lifestyle. Some of the common causes of heartburn are as

follows:

Dietary Habits
Eating large portions of food at once

Eating excessive spicy and oily foods

Eating citrus fruits, drinking alcohol, citrus juices,

caffeinated and carbonated drinks

Eating right before bedtime

Lifestyle Habits
Being overweight
Smoking

Lying down right after eating

Medical Issues
Pregnancy

Hiatal Hernia
GERD

Ulcers

Medications such as antibiotics, aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

8 Potent Acupressure Points to Treat GERD, Acid Reflux and Heartburn

No need to rely on antacids and acidity medicines anymore. Now, you can treat heartburn and
acid reflux naturally with these effective acupressure points.

CV12

CV12 or Conception Vessel 12 is an effective pressure point used in treatment for heartburn and
acid reflux. This point is also called the Central Venter, and it is located on the midline of the

body, halfway between the base of the breastbone and belly button. Stimulating this point helps
in relieving heartburn, indigestion, constipation, stomach pain and abdominal spasms. It is also

useful for relieving emotional stress and worries which also cause digestive problems. It is best
not to stimulate this point is a person suffers from heart diseases, high blood pressure or
cancer. This point should not be stimulated for more than 2 minutes at a stretch, and it should

be stimulated at an empty stomach. Lie on your stomach and place the palm of your right hand

under the point, midway between the breastbone and belly button and breathe deeply for 1 to 2
minutes keeping your eyes closed.

CV6

CV6 or Conception Vessel 6 is one of the best acupressure points for heartburn that is widely

used to treat digestive problems such as constipation, abdominal pain, gas and bloating. This

point is also named the Sea of Energy, and it is located two finger widths below the navel. It is

also useful for improving womens health by treating hernia, uterine bleeding, and irregular
menstruation. In addition, it aids in relieving impotence, stroke, general weakness and muscle
pain, asthma and lower back pain. This point should be stimulated in combination with CV12. Lie

down on your stomach with the palm of your right hand under the points CV6 and CV 12.
Continue to breathe deeply for 1 to 2 minutes keeping your eyes closed.

B23 and B47

B23 or Bladder 23 and B47 or Bladder 47 is a pair of acupressure points that are used to stop acid
reflux and other digestive disorders. These points are known as the Sea of Vitality, and they are

located on the lower back, 2 to 4 finger widths away from the spine, at waist level. Stimulating
these points helps in relieving indigestion, abdominal pain, and stomach ache also. These are

local points for relieving lower back pain and also aids in treating fatigue and impotence in men.
In order to stimulate these points lie down on your back with your legs bent, and feet placed flat
on the floor. Now, place your hands under your lower back on top of each other and relax your
body down on your fists. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for 1 minute.

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St36

St36 or Stomach 36 is one of the widely used acupressure points for indigestion treatment that

helps in relieving all types of gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach
ache, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, etc. This point is also called the Three Mile Point, and it is

situated four finger widths below the kneecap, one finger widths to the outside of the shin bone.
It is also useful for boosting immunity and relieving general weakness, PMS symptoms,

depression, insomnia, and nervousness. This point can be stimulated by briskly rubbing it using
your fingers for 30 seconds to 1 minute on both legs.

P6

P6 or Pericardium 6 is one of the vital acupressure points for acid reflux and heartburn
treatment. This is also called the Inner Gate, and it is located in the middle of the inner wrist,

two and half finger widths below the wrist crease. Stimulating this point helps in relieving GERD,

stomach ache, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and anxiety. It is a local point for wrist and
arm pain which is also beneficial for treating motion sickness, headache, and carpal tunnel

syndrome. This point can be stimulated by placing the left thumb on the inside of the wrist and

applying firm pressure on it for 1 minute while breathing deeply and then switching sides and
applying pressure on the other arm.

Sp4

Sp4 or Spleen 4 is another potent pressure point for treatment of acid reflux and heartburn. It is
also called the Grandfather Grandson point, and it can be found on the arch of the foot, one

thumb width from the ball of the foot, towards the heel. Activating this point helps in relieving
GERD, abdominal pain, stomach ache, indigestion, and diarrhea. It also aids in treating
gynecological issues like fibroids, cysts and irregular menstruation, chest and heart pain,

anxiety, insomnia, and nervousness. This point can be stimulated by applying firm pressure on
the point for 1 to 2 minutes using the thumb or fingertips while breathing deeply.

G6

The point G6 is located near the temple behind the hairline, 2 finger widths away from the tip of

the ear. This is an extremely effective acupressure point for treating acid reflux and heartburn.
It is also useful for relieving headache, cold and flu, toothache, nausea, fever, eye problems, and
tremors. This point should be stimulated on both sides of the head by applying firm and steady
pressure for 1 to 2 minutes using the fingertips and thumb.

LV3

LV 3 or Liver 3 is a useful acupressure point for treating gastric acid reflux. It is also known as
the Great Surge, and it is located on the foot, between the big toe and the second, at the
depression where the two toes meet. This point helps in treating digestive disorders like

diarrhea, acid reflux, constipation, nausea, vomiting, etc. It is also useful for treating eye

problems, headache, dizziness, menstrual issues, chest pain, anxiety, irritability and insomnia.
This point can be stimulated by applying firm and steady pressure on the point in both feet for 1
minute using the fingertips.

So, now that you know the important acupressure points for relieving digestive problems of

heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD, use them yourself and stimulate them in your loved ones for
natural and lasting relief from these problems.

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About Bipasha Mukherjee

Bipasha Mukherjee is a professional content writer at ModernReflexology.com. She has done her post
graduation in English from The University of Calcutta and has flair to write articles on Massages,
Acupressure, Reflexology, Acupuncture and Etc.

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