Acupressure-More Than Massaging
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What Is Acupressure
Acupressure is one the oldest Chinese traditions used to cure many of our health problems. It involves use of pressure by your hand, elbow and other means. This form of healing has been in existence for more than 5,000 years. A technique recommended by many and has been used world over. It is a simple method if you know how to do it. Acupuncture is another practice wherein needles are used on the pressure points to cure ailments.
How does Acupressure work?
Acupressure is a plain and simple science which has helped many people. Our body has many different pressure points. By applying pressure on these points, it energizes the necessary organs, which leads to healing of the ailing body. The idea behind acupressure is harmony of mind and soul. The relief it provides by the simple touch and pressure can be turn around in their life.
It helps in resurfacing the lost and blocked energy in the curvatures of your body. There is a belief that our body gets charged by the ''Qi'' pronounced as ''Chi''. The energy moves along the surfaces of our bodies known as ''meridians''. Applying pressure does all trick sending energy to places where it has been stuck for a very long time.
Two common ways of doing acupressure are the ''Shiatsu'' and the ''Jin Sin''. Shiatsu is the common therapy which uses immense pressure, whereas Jin Shin is the gentler form of acupressure that uses soft touch and gentle strokes. Irrespective of the techniques of acupressure, the basic aim is to create a relaxed atmosphere.
The Benefits Of Acupressure
Benefits of Acupressure
It is a very easy process and can be learnt without much difficulty. The best way to learn acupressure is to try it on oneself. Some of the common benefits which acupressure provides us are:
1. Relaxes your mind and body
2. Increases blood circulation
3. Relieves from stress related problems like fatigue, insomnia
4. Heals injuries
5. Helps with Menopause and PMS
6. Helps in relieving joint aches and pains
7. Acts as a first aid in case of injury
8. Builds vigor
9. Reduces labor pain
10. Cures common illnesses like cold, sinusitis, migraine
11. Relaxes the muscular tension
12. Helps in improving muscle strength and tone
Precautions:
- Learn acupressure from a thorough professional
- While practicing on yourself, have someone around you
- Avoid open wounds, surgery, broken bone, skin infection and other problems
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Acupressure Can Help Our Pets Too
Senior citizen animals are excellent candidates of maintenance sessions. Acupressure has proven extremely beneficial for arthritis, gastro intestinal issues, metabolic conditions, and other health problems that tend to plague older animals.
Today we are fortunate to be able to make optimal use of both the western and eastern approaches and techniques in caring for household pets and horses. The beauty of using acupressure to maintain your animal`s health and wellbeing is that we all have healing power available to us. A major part of helping animals to heal is the intent the person giving the treatment brings to a session. Many people, with little knowledge of traditional chinese medicine, can perform an acupressure session that contributes to the animal`s recovery or continued health giving him many years of enjoying and loving life.
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DavidDove
Sep 7, 2011 @ 4:23 am | delete
- I use EFT a lot which is a development of acupressure and it is highly effective when working with emotional issues that need to be cleared.
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sousababy
Aug 27, 2011 @ 8:43 am | delete
- Yes, I believe there are areas that acupressure helps immensely - such as my migraine headaches and upper back / neck area. Great resource, thanks for sharing.
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CarlThomp
Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:25 pm | delete
- This is a treatment I would be interested in. Thanks for the info.
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Tipi
Jul 16, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
- I have used acupressure now and then and need to use it more. How wonderful that our pets can receive benefits as well. I like your precautions about learning from a professional and for sure having someone around when practicing on yourself.
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Pukeko
Jul 8, 2011 @ 7:21 am | delete
- Interesting information here. I have used acupressure points to release headaches.
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miaponzo
Jun 21, 2011 @ 12:18 pm | delete
- Acupressure is amazing and you are right about using it for animals :) I have used with my cats, horses and other animals :)
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Intuitive
Jun 14, 2011 @ 3:58 pm | delete
- I've been trained in shiatsu but lately I've been using a much lighter touch in connection with lymph drainage massage and I think it's even more effective.
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ChrisDay
May 8, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
- This is such important information for those who would like to take charge of their health and care.
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DessertLover
Apr 11, 2011 @ 3:18 pm | delete
- Very interesting! I get woozy just hearing the word 'tendons' though in your video - so this idea is probably not best suited for someone like me.
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Shirts-And-Travel Apr 5, 2011 @ 11:47 am | delete
- It's healing - and feels good during and after the massage. A glass of lemon water (or lemonade) helps release the toxins from our body.
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This high-quality 29 x 40 inch full color poster illustrates the acupoints used in martial arts and Chinese medicine. Over 400 points on 14 meridians are illustrated on a 3-D, anatomically accurate male model, using front, back, side and close up views to help you accurately locate all of the commonly used acupoints. In addition to the clearly illustrated and numbered points, you get the numeric abbreviations and the names of the points in English, Korean and Chinese. This is one of the most comprehensive acupoint posters available in English.
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In Acupressure's Potent Points, Michael Reed Gach, founder and director of the Acupressure Institute of America, reveals simple techniques that enable you to relieve headaches, arthritis, colds and flu, insomnia, backaches, hiccups, leg pain, hot flashes, depression, and more--using the power and sensitivity of your own hands.
