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About Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain. The human body has fourteen "meridians" that carry energy throughout the body. These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian.
Acupuncture and Acupressure use the same points, but
acupuncture uses needles, while Acupressure uses the
gentle but firm pressure of hands. There is a massive
amount of scientific data that demonstrates why and
how acupuncture is effective.
Acupressure is the most effective method for self-treatment
of tension-related ailments by using the power and
sensitivity of the human hand. Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of the body.
Common Benefits:
• Relieve stress and tension
• Relax mind and body
• Increase blood circulation
• Aid in the removal of toxic wastes
• Provide relief from head, neck and shoulder aches
• Promote the healing of injuries
• Increase energy levels
• Increase overall feeling of well-being
• Decreasing labor pains
Acupressure uses the
fingers to press key points on the surface of the
skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative
abilities. When these points are pressed, they release
muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood
and the body's life force to aid healing.
Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches,
eyestrain, sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis,
muscle aches, and tension due to stress. There are
also great advantages to using Acupressure as a way
to balance the body and maintain good health. The
healing touch of acupressure reduces tension, increases
circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply.
By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance
to disease and promotes wellness.
Acupressure focuses on relieving pain and discomfort
as well as on responding to tension before it develops
into a "disease," that is, before the constrictions
and imbalances can do further damage. By using a combination
of self-help methods, you can improve your condition
as well as feel more alive, healthy, and in harmony
with your life.
This treatment involves stimulating the vital-energy
points along the meridians on our body to effect maximum
energy flow.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are
over 800 vital energy points along the meridians that
run from the head down to the heels, especially along
either side of the spinal column. (The meridians connect
the interior and exterior of the body). Every point
has specific therapeutic effects on the related organ.
By massaging these points, the corresponding body
area receives specific therapeutic treatment. It can
be used to treat internal organ diseases, relieve
internal discomfort, and relax yourself; or to promote
overall well-being of the body.
Western scientists have shown that many of these points
are located at key crossways of the autonomic nervous
system. This may explain in part why they can affect
pain that the patient experiences in a part of the
body far from where the pressure is applied.
It's important to drink plenty
of warm water after the massage, to help clear away
toxic substances in our body.
Caution: If you have a serious illness, or life-threatening
illness such as heart disease, or cancer, please consult
with your physician before practicing Acupressure.
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