"Joining Valley"

Did you know that acupuncture is great for relieving headaches? It does this naturally, without drugs, and helps your body shift into a more relaxed state.

This is a photo of a point known as Large Intestine 4, also called "Joining Valley" or "He Gu." It is one of the most commonly used points for all types of headaches and is very important for treating facial disorders and problems involving the head, eyes, nose, cheeks, mouth and teeth. Large Intestine 4 has the particular ability to ease pain in these areas.