How to Tap Pressure Points to Avoid Smoking

Many current smokers wish to quit smoking for their health, to save money or to avoid the social stigma of cigarettes. Recent government regulations -- banning smoking in public places and requiring cigarette packages to sport large, gory warnings -- make smoking more and more inconvenient and embarrassing. If traditional stop-smoking methods have proved ineffective or unsatisfactory, you can use acupressure to help curb your nicotine cravings.

Instructions

• 1

  Place your index finger three fingers' width down from one collarbone. This pressure point is horizontal to the top of your upper arm bone. Apply firm pressure to this point with the tip of your finger, knuckle or a pencil eraser and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this action on the pressure point under your other collarbone.

• 2

  Pinch the upper edge of one ear firmly between your thumb and forefinger and hold for 30 seconds. Pinch the middle edge of the ear the same way, followed by the lower edge. Repeat this process on the other ear.

• 3

  Place your fingertip, knuckle or a pencil eraser on your shin, about a palm's width above the ankle bone. Apply pressure and hold for 30 seconds.

• 4

  Place your fingertip, knuckle or a pencil eraser on your solar plexus, the spot right below the breastbone. Apply pressure to this spot and hold for 30 seconds.