Hand Point Point Location These points lie along the creases of the hands where the fingers join the palm. These are said to help release endorphins (the body's natural painkillers) into the body. Acupressure Technique Women can hold a small comb in the palm of their hand so that the teeth...

Point Location This acupressure point is found in a depression midway between the tip of the lateral malleolus (the external ankle bone) and the outer edge of the achilles tendon. Acupressure Technique A support person can apply pressure to this acupressure point by gripping the women's...

Point Location This acupressure point is located using four of the woman's finger widths above the tip of the medial malleous (the shin bone on the inside of the ankle). This area will often be tender and the point is found when you slide your finger off the edge of the tibia bone, towards the...

Point Location An empirical point for nausea and vomiting. Acupressure Technique This may be used for sensations ranging from mild feelings of nausea through to vomiting. Place pressure on the point, holding until effective, usually within five minutes. Pressure can be used on either...