Acupressure and acupuncture are the basis of traditional Chinese medicine. In the case of acupressure, a gentle but firm pressure is applied to key points on the surface of the skin with the fingers and sometimes even the feet to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities by restoring and balancing the natural flow of energy (qi) in the body. Acupuncture uses the same trigger points, but it employs very fine needles. When these points are stimulated, muscular tension is released and blood circulation is promoted to aid healing.
Acupressure, the older of the 2 traditions, dates well over 5000 years. It can be an extremely effective method of self-treatment of tension-related ailments. Both acupressure and acupuncture have however only very recently become accepted in this part of the world.
Some of the points used in acupressure and acupuncture will be shown next week. Points on the face and hands may assist in treating certain eye problems. Acupressure’s healing touch is safe to do on yourself and on others even if you have never done it before. There are absolutely no side effects and the only equipment required are your 2 hands.
Threshold pressure – firm but gentle pressure on the “threshold” of becoming painful – is applied to massage the points.
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