The ICE-LIXIR !
The secret to being youthful and filled with positive energy is here ! Okay it's not so 'secret' if everyone knows. This technique isn't all that new, in fact it just got popularize recently. So you wonder what icing the back of the neck does for the body? It usually leaves you in a euphoric state as the method actually releases endorphins. Icing it regularly stimulates the body rejuvenation.
Traditionally, this is a Chinese Accupressure Therapy for stress and pain relief by focusing on restoring the physiological balance. At the lower base of the skull just right above the neck is a pressure point that the Chinese called 'Feng Fu', which means wind mansion.
Here's what you can do. Grab a bag of ice or an ice cube and place it at the Feng Fu for 20 minutes. Perform the treatment for a couple of days. During the first 30-40 seconds of icing, you will feel heat sensation rising up to the pressure point. If it's difficult to hold the ice for 20 minutes, you can do it while lying down or wrap it around the neck with plastic wraps or bandage.
The benefits
1.Keeps you in a better and happier mood- sad? moody? chronic fatigue? DO IT
2.Feel fresh and focus - when you're pulling an all-nighter for work or studies, try this instead of coffee
3.Improves sleep quality - Insomnia ? DO IT
4.Reliefs stress and pain in the body- Menstrual Cycle ? DO IT
5.Improves digestive system
6.Improving thyroid gland disorder
7.Improve your breathing - Asthmatic or breathing issue ? DO IT
8.The list goes on and on.... seriously, a cure for almost everything lol...
Thoughts
Medications can be costly and consuming it too much doesn't do good for the body. Not only that, I find this as an alternative for meditation to improve well-being. Now whether I think it's placebo or not, it doesn't really matter as long as it helps. It might sound weird but give it a try and let me know how you feel! Appreciate your time for reading !