The gentle giant – The Liver. Possibly the largest and one very hardworking Organ of the Body. It is like a giant processor – which will process anything and everything we keep throwing down the throat quite literally. However, there are limits to which anyone can suffer – and so does the Liver. I call it the traffic police with barricades.

That is why a great percentage of all who get an ultrasound of the Liver comes back with a minimum Stage 1 fatty Liver.

Learn to love your Liver. Don’t treat it like it is adopted. However Gentle Acupressure & Habits will Support Your Liver.

Hello there — welcome to Day 3 of our self-care series Health in Your Hands. Today we will give some loving attention to one of our body’s most hardworking organs: the liver. When our liver is happy, energy, digestion, and even mood get a boost. Little, regular self-care for the liver can pay big dividends.

Why the liver matters?

– The liver detoxifies, stores nutrients, helps regulate blood sugar, and supports digestion.

– Modern life—alcohol, smoking, processed foods, stress, irregular sleep—can overwork the liver.

– Acupressure can stimulate points that support liver circulation, drainage, and balance without needing any equipment.

The 7-Minute Liver Support Routine.

– Time: max 7 minutes (do once daily; morning is ideal)

– Goal: gently stimulate liver meridians, improve circulation, and promote relaxation.

Step-by-step routine

1. Sit comfortably or lie down. Take three slow, deep breaths. Make your touch warm—rub your hands together for a few seconds.

2. Liver 3 (Taichong) — the cornerstone (2 minutes)

– Location: On the top of the foot, in the depression between the big toe and second toe, about 1–2 finger-widths back from the web.

– Action: Using your thumb, apply steady, comfortable pressure to the point. Hold for 30 seconds, then massage in small clockwise circles for 1–2 minutes. Repeat on the other foot.

– Why: Taichong (LV-3) is a primary liver point in acupressure and acupuncture; it helps soothe liver qi, reduce tension, and improve circulation.

3. Spleen 6 (Sanyinjiao) — support and balance (1.5 minutes)

– Location: On the inside of the lower leg, about four finger-widths above the inner ankle bone, just behind the tibia.

– Action: Press gently with your thumb or knuckle for 30 seconds, then use small circular motions for another 30–60 seconds per leg.

– Why: Spleen 6 harmonises the digestive and reproductive systems and supports liver function indirectly by improving fluid metabolism and qi flow.

4. Gallbladder 34 (Yanglingquan) — unblock and move (1 minute)

– Location: On the outside of the lower leg, in the depression just below and in front of the head of the fibula (the outer bone).

– Action: Firm pressure and a few circles for 30 seconds per leg.

– Why: GB-34 supports bile flow and helps “unclog” stagnant liver energy—excellent when you feel irritable or sluggish.

5. Abdomen palm massage — downward drainage (1 minute)

– Action: Place both palms on your right upper abdomen (below the ribcage). Make gentle clockwise

circular strokes for 30–60 seconds, imagining lymph and blood gently moving toward the liver for processing.

– Why: Encourages gentle liver circulation and supports digestion.

Breathing + visualisation (30 seconds)

– Finish with slow deep breaths. Visualise a warm, golden light bathing your liver, helping it filter and renew.

Quick signs that it’s working

– A sense of warmth or looseness in the abdomen.

– Reduced bloating or heaviness after meals.

– Feeling calmer and less irritable.

Lifestyle & diet nudges for liver resilience is equally important. Choose what you eat, how you eat.

Disclaimers & when to seek advice.

These are just precautions. These techniques are gentle and safe for most people, but if you have diagnosed liver disease, are pregnant, on blood thinners, or have serious health conditions, check with your healthcare provider before starting these new routines. If, you are already ailing with any form of Liver disease please continue the regular treatment plan as suggested by your Doctor or Health Care professional. If you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or any alarming symptoms during a session, stop and consult a professional.

But indulge in the suggested 7 minute routine daily so that it gives a boost to the pills that you are consuming daily. You can also refer to your Doctor for advise.

Want a personalised liver-care plan?

I can design a tailored acupressure and lifestyle program based on your health history, current symptoms, and goals. Reach out to book a consultation — I’m happy to help.

Tomorrow’s trailer…

Day 4 will focus on digestion: simple acupressure points and belly routines to ease bloating and improve nutrient absorption. See you then!

With warmth and wellness,

Shaji Kumar