Chronic Fatigue

ST-36 Zusanli: Bend the knee joint by 90°. Now from the lower border of the knee-cap, move three thumb-widths downwards. You will be able to feel a pointed bone at this level. Point is located one finger-width to the outer side of this pointed bone. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in downward direction during 1 minute.

SP-6 Sanyinjiao: At the inner aspect of the ankle joint is a prominent bone. Feel this bone and determine its tip. From this tip, move three thumb-widths upwards. Mark this level. Point lies at this level, just behind the vertical leg-bone. Apply pressure perpendicularly or use small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

GB-34 Yanglingquan: On the outer aspect of upper leg, just below the knee joint, can be seen a small rounded bone, called the head of fibula. Beneath the head is a constricted part, called the neck of fibula. Point lies just in front of the neck of fibula.

REN-6 Qihai: This point is located 1.5 thumb-widths below the navel. Points should be stimulated in a pumping (press-release-press-release) manner for about a minute.