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Acupressure is
a safe and gentle alternative and complementary therapy used to relieve symptoms from many
common conditions, such as pain relief, nausea, vomiting, addictions, asthma, constipation,
diarrhea, headaches, fibromyalgia, painful ***, allergies, high blood pressure, anxiety,
depression, and insomnia. It’s just like acupuncture, but without
the use of needles. Acupressure is an ancient form of traditional
Chinese medicine using the fingers to skillfully press key points, which stimulate the body’s
natural self-curative abilities. Stimulating these points releases endorphins,
which are neurochemicals that relieve pain, so pain is blocked.
Acupressure has been around for quite some time.
In fact, it has been practiced as a healing art for more than 5,000 years.
Practitioners charged for their services only when a patient was healthy.
When the patient became ill, practitioners worked to restore health and only accepted
payment when health was restored. A skilled practitioner simply uses their thumbs
and fingers to exert pressure to specific body points.
Because Traditional Chinese Medicine’s philosophy is one where dis-ease is caused by an energy
imbalance, the purpose of acupressure is to maintain and restore the balance between the
body, mind, and spirit. As I mentioned before, Acupressure has been
shown to be effective for many conditions, such as common colds, insomnia, painful ***,
minor headaches, leg cramps, joints and muscle aches, arthritis, and stiff neck, nasal bleeding,
asthma, and mild nausea. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, vital energy
is called qi or chi, and it circulates in the body through a system of pathways or channels
called meridians. Health is an ongoing process of maintaining
balance and harmony in the circulation of qi.
The meridian system is an energy distribution network that is also energetic.
Qi is like a river flowing toward its ultimate source, the ocean.
Meridians represent areas of high qi concentration where the energy is dynamic. Any block to
that energy flow will result in an imbalance that is manifested in dis-ease or illness.
While Acupressure is a safe and non-invasive technique, there are some conditions in which
acupressure should be avoided. People who are hemophiliacs, women who are pregnant,
people who have recently taken drugs or alcohol, who may have severe psychotic conditions,
or have acute cardiovascular disorder should avoid having acupressure.
Acupressure can also be used on the face, to help tone the skin and reduce the appearance
of wrinkles. To do the Acupressure Facelift, there are 13 points that are used, and each
point is located on a Meridian. Treating Each Point promotes specific physical
benefits to the body by releasing tension and promoting circulation.
Acupressure addresses the whole person, not just the physical, so emotional and spiritual
benefits can also be seen. And just a side note, Acupressure can also
be used on animals as well as humans.