TCM Tip #2: Best Acupressure for Anxiety, Heat & Stomach Problems | TCM Time with Kathy Yang

Let your health shine with TCM Time! What is the best acupressure for anxiety, heat and stomach problems? Kathy Yang answers this question with two key acupressure points on the wrists known as the Inner Pass & Outer Pass for treating the conditions of: excess heat; discomfort in the lungs and chest; palpitations, anxiety and heart problems; overthinking, insomnia, excess dreaming.
Location:
Pericardium PC-6 Nei Guan (Inner Pass) - is located 2-3 finger breadths below the wrist on the inner forearm in between the two tendons of the palm (palmaris longus & flexor carpi radialis).
Triple Burner TB-5 Wai Guan (Outer Pass) - is located on the dorsal aspect of the forearm, directly opposite of PC-6, above the wrist crease between the ulna and radius.
Basic theory of Yang vs. Yin in Chinese medical theory:
- Yang (heat/fire): Energy rises up
- Yin (cold/water): Energy descends down
The Triple Burner (aka Triple Warmer, Triple Heater, San Jiao) is considered an organ in Traditional Chinese medicine-defined by function and energy rather than physical structure.
Kathy uses the analogy of an "Organ House" to explain the Triple Burner:
- Attic (Upper Burner)-Respiration: Heart, Pericardium, Lungs
- Kitchen (Middle Burner)-Digestion: Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder
- Basement (Lower Burner)-Excretion: Large & Small Intestines, Kidneys, Bladder
- For more info: • 12-min Chinese Medicin...
When a person loses consciousness, it is said that the body and spirit separate in Chinese medicine. Massaging the acupressure points PC-6 Nei Guan "Inner Pass" and TB-5 Wai Guan "Outer Pass" help the body and spirit to realign and restore consciousness. Kathy explains the importance of reconnecting your body (outer world) and spirit (inner world) with these two points.
Your body (outer world experience):
- Physical reality
- See with you eyes
- Feel with your hands
Your spirit (inner world experience):
- Non-physical reality
- Insight and inner vision with your "3rd eye" or "Heaven Eye" (Chinese)
- Intuition or instinct with your gut feeling
Pericardium-6 Nei Guan connects with the diaphragm and benefits:
- Anxiety, worry, stress and overthinking
- Breathing difficulties, asthma and lung issues
- Stomach and digestive problems
(e.g. belching, burping, nausea, vomiting, cramping, acid reflux, bloating, motion sickness, headaches)
Triple Burner-5 Wai Guan is good for clearing heat and alleviating pain, particularly in the eyes, ears, body and face.
Kathy includes an extra tip for:
- Anxiety and heat
- Breakouts, acne, rashes in the face
- Dry eyes, headaches, high blood pressure
For more info:
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Your voice is very soothing to hear & helpful to reduce anxiety.Thanks from India.

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Your explanations and gentle manner are wonderful, thank you. I've been suffering with asthma, anxiety and reflux and this really soothed me. Your explanation of the yin and yang made so much sense for the situation I'm in. Knowing there is something natural I can do to help myself is very comforting.

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Thank you for sharing, Sarah. This means a lot to me.

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I am grateful to come across you and your channel. I have purchased many of your dad's books and DVDs. In the last two days I have been doing all the tips you show me in this video. I have been struggling with heartburn (especially after I eat) for the last three years. Today after I had my dinner, I walked around the house to water my plants and I just realized that my heartburn has disappear. Thank you very much for sharing this information without holding anything back. Blessings be upon you!

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I can’t believe I found this amazing video I have stomach and anxiety issues I’m a believer

[@tcmtime]

Thanks Laura! You may also like the following videos for stomach problems: Massage - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCWoZx8fZeFqKs Acupressure - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYDNlnmAnqmap7M Healthy Eating - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKaXmpJoequHask

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I just love this video. You're such a great teacher and I found your presence to be so gentle and soothing. Thank you for all the tips.. Be blessed

[@kbhave]

Thanks a ton for this video!! You explained it so well, you were describing my symptoms and now I know there is a way out for my anxiety and stomach issues, ever grateful to you 🙏🙏 much love from Pune, India.

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your comments!! I am so grateful to know this video could help give you hope for a way out of your anxiety and stomach issues. If you are ever interested in a private consultation for more personal advice, here is more info: tcmtime.com/consultations/

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You are awesome, literally. You have already helped me fixing an issue. Now I am trying to fix the second one. Anxiety and heath ( actually extreme sweating every time I am feeling something, especially fearing something bad is about to happen ). I cannot find the right point. I feel 3 tendins: - external ( thick one ) - middle one - internal ( thin one ). If I press the big tendin and the middle one it hurts a lot, I feel pain. If I press the internal ( thin one ) it doesn't. Where shall I press?? Thank you! Thank you so much for your support and help 🙏🙏🙏 Bless you 🌞🌞🌞

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Hi, were you able to fix your extreme sweating every time I am feeling something, especially fearing something bad is about to happen? 🙏

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This made a huge difference in my stomach pain, it alleviated my nausea and made it so I feel like I can try to go get something to eat and I won’t puke 🥹 thank you so, so so much for sharing!!! 💙💙💙

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very good hands on CONNECT INNER PASS/OUTER PASS TCM ACCUPRESSURE...without getting degree in TCM excellent synthesis and practical application...doing TAI CHI YI QUAN BA GUA XING YI in USA for a few decades had a vague understanding of these concepts but KY puts the meat on the bones ...thank you...giving it a " good squeeze " right now

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Thank you @robert hoffman!! I liked your expression "but KY puts the meat on the bones"!!

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Thank you so much! I've been seeing TCM doctor for help with the acid reflux and bloating and having acupuncture and cupping sessions now. He told me I think too much, as indicated by the red tip on my tongue and inflamed dots. I guess this pressure point should help! Fingers crossed

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your comment! You may also like the following videos for thinking too much and stomach problems: Heart Acupressure to Calm the Mind - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZnaYnmopsZgZtU Massage - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCWoZx8fZeFqKs Acupressure - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYDNlnmAnqmap7M Healthy Eating - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKaXmpJoequHask

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[@tcmtime]

Thank you and hope this video continues to benefit you! You might also like this video: 20-Minute Tai Chi Ball | Calm Your Mind for Better Sleep (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZnaYnmopsZgZtU)

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My friend got heat stroke yesterday. It was really really hot and humid. Very humid. He already has internal inflammation. Eats a lot excessively eat he says, and has rising fire in the triple warmer.

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[@tcmtime]

Thank you so much for sharing and hope this acupressure point massage can continue to provide you relief. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is important to harmonize Liver (wood) and Spleen (earth) for proper digestion. Here are a few video suggestions: - 20-min Best Stress Relief Routine with Tai Chi Qigong kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqOmhX2pbadgmtk - 8 Pieces of Brocade Medical Qigong | 3rd & 4th Brocades In-Depth kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYeTf5WPiZmhY7c - Spring Medical Qigong Class | 4 Easy Exercises & Acupressure for Liver & Gallbladder Health kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHumXmyYe7R8iJo - Intro to Simple Massage for Bloating & Stomach Problems | KZ Care with Kathy Yang kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCWoZx8fZeFqKs

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Great explanation and presentation! Do you ever use electric "acupuncture" devices? I have a pen shaped device that delivers a mild electric current to stimulate acu points. It also has a sensor to detect the acu points. It seems to work well. My hands and fingers would get sore from manual acupressure so now I only use this device.

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you have a lovely way to explain things ! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge & helping others (: your video gave me clarity about my current situation (random breakout, excessive bloating) why do we sometimes have more heat or more yang in our body?

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your kind words, Mina! I'm so glad my video could give you clarity about your current situation. To answer your question, excess heat (excess yang) in our body may be due to a number of reasons, including 1) Lack of sleep or proper rest; 2) Spicy foods or foods that are warming, such as cinnamon, garlic, onion, ginger, meat, coffee, chocolate, alcohol, sugar, nuts, seeds, oils and spices; 3) Warm climates and weather; 4) Overwork and stress; 5) Breathing habits, i.e. exhaling longer than inhaling; 6) Chemicals, toxins, medicines and drugs; 7) Radiation from our computers, phones or other devices. For more information: Simple Massage for Bloating and Stomach Problems - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCWoZx8fZeFqKs | Private Consultations - tcmtime.com/consultations/

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Hi I am Banu i liked your explanation very much thank you, can you please suggest accupressure points for frozen shoulder actually now there is no joint pain in the shoulder but the pain is from arm to back neck on the left hand side . thank you

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your comment! For more personal consultation and recommendations: tcmtime.com/consultations/ Here are some general suggestions for acupressure points for frozen shoulder: - Acupressure Points for Frozen Shoulder Pain - Massage Monday #267 | kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5mvm2SgqKaqgZo - Most Effective Acupressure Points for Shoulder Pain | acupressurepointsguide.com/acupressure-points-for-shoulder-pain/ - 4 Acupressure points on your neck and shoulder to relieve stress | timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/de-stress/4-acupressure-points-on-your-neck-and-shoulder-to-relieve-stress/articleshow/55976810.cms - Acupuncture For Frozen Shoulder | www.pinterest.com/pin/123145371040531470/

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I thought yin energy flows upward and Yang flows downward? I’m just learning TCM here. Please correct me if I’m wrong. ❤️Thanks for the tips.

[@tcmtime]

Thank you, Laura. Yes, when a person is standing with arms raised up, the yin organ channel energy flows upward from the Earth (yin) and the yang organ channel energy flows downward from the Heaven (yang). Hope this helps!

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Hi, Thank you for the great acupressure tips. What would you suggest to help with damage done to the optic nerves due to glaucoma? Thank you for your answer. Les

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Thank you so much for this very informative and helpful video. I did this for 3-4 minutes on both sides and I have a pale rash on the left wrist, right next to waiguan and neiguan. Should I stop? What does this mean?

[@ozra1120]

I am going to try this now. Is there an herb that can relieve this issue. The symptoms you mentioned is what I've been feeling. Losing great deal of weight. Heat nausea headache vomiting lack of energy..almost always fatigue I appreciate any tips.

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your comment. In general mint tea is good for cooling and relieving some symptoms of heat, nausea and headache. For specific recommendations, here is more info on a Chinese medicine diagnosis and consultation: tcmtime.com/consultations/ You may also like the following videos for stomach problems: - Massage - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCWoZx8fZeFqKs - Acupressure - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYDNlnmAnqmap7M - Healthy Eating - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKaXmpJoequHask

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Ma'am, can you please tell us the point for healing lump in the chest region below the armpit?

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Can these acupressure points be used on both arms, or do the points only apply to the left arm?

[@tcmtime]

Yes, these acupressure points are found symmetrically on both arms, both in the same locations in the left arm and right arm. Hope this helps!

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Wight loss point

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[@robertdegiro]

very good just one question ,under the wrist line ive been watching videos that say that you should press three fingers down and then press between the tendons

[@amankharb3523]

Thanks a lot for such an easy to understand presentation. Could you please tell when is the right time to stimulate these points ? like on empty stomach or could it be done even after consuming food.

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your comment. This acupressure massage can be done before or after consuming food. In general I would recommend stimulating these points between 1-5 minutes three times a day. Hope this helps. To book a private session: tcmtime.com/private-session/

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Mam...I wanna ask u..I gkt nausea after eating..heart rate goes 100..not able to work after eating geeling heavy..and short of breath

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Instead of massaging can I use star magnet or cluster magnet from sujok therapy? OR Use frozen pea/corn instead of massaging? I find it very difficult to massage as the area is so sensitive. Just the thought makes me uncomfortable.

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How often can this be done in a day?

[@tcmtime]

Thank you for your question! Each individual may have different needs. In the beginning, I would generally recommend starting with massaging this acupressure point between 1-5 minutes per day. If it feels okay on your skin and also with positive effects on your body/mind, you can try repeating this massage 2-3 times per day. For anxiety, stomach and heat issues, I often would recommend massaging this acupressure point throughout the day as needed. Hope this helps answer your question! For more detailed and personalized advice, please feel free to reach out to me on my website: tcmtime.com/

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I have nerve problem, hand shaking, breathing problems not wheezing ( gas problem) can i do this

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I thank you so much for this explanation, which was so detailed! I would love to get some additional information. How may I get in touch with you? Once again an excellent presentation! I am truly appreciative

[@tcmtime]

Thank you so much! I offer online courses and private sessions. You can reach me on my website: tcmtime.com/

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