How to Ease Constipation with Acupuncture

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Apply acupuncture to zhigou (SJ 6).Zhigou is a point located on the top side of the forearm about four inches (10 centimeters) above the wrist.Insert an acupuncture needle of 1–1.5 inches (2.5 – 4 centimeters) in length at a perpendicular angle to relieve constipation with this method.

   The zhao hai point is located on the inside (medial aspect) of the foot just below the point of the medial malleolus (the bony bump that protrudes from the inside of your ankle).
   
   An acupuncture needle applied 4/10’’-7/10’’ (1-1.75 centimeters) at a perpendicular angle should do the trick. ,, Pierce the point with an acupuncture needle 1-2 inches (2.5-5 centimeters) deep at a perpendicular angle.
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   Step 2: Get acupuncture at your zhaohai point.Acupuncture applied to the zhaohai point (KID 6) can help you fight constipation

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   Step 3: especially when combined with the zhigou point.

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   Step 4: Try acupuncture point ST 36 (tsusanli).This point is located on the inside of the lower leg about halfway between the ankle and knee.Inserting an acupuncture needle at a perpendicular angle to a depth of 1-2.5 inches (2.5-6 centimeters).

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   Step 5: Use the yanglingquan point (GB 34).GB 34 is located on the outside of the leg just below the knee.

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