Many of our patients will be familiar with the acupuncture point Yin Tang, which means “Bright Hall” or “Hall of Seal.” This is that point on your forehead, right between your eyebrows that we needle on our patients about 20 times a day! Why do we use this point with such regularity? Yin Tang is the foremost point used for calming the mind and reducing mental anxiety or agitation - a wonderful point to bring serenity and clarity into your stressful day. Try stimulating this point on your own to calm your mind and settle the nerves. Close your eyes, and using your fingertip, press directly between the inner ends of your eyebrows for 30-60 seconds with medium pressure, and feel the tension begin to disperse and melt away. Yin Tang is a great point to press while beginning meditation as well, as it can focus the mind and reduce mental chatter. There have also been research studies on the use of Yin Tang in reducing pre-operative anxiety in both children and adults – with great success. Now, taking a “chill pill” can be as easy as touching your forehead! ~ Sarah Senter, L.Ac.
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