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Acupressure

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese healing technique which uses the fingers, hands, elbows, or various devices to press key pressure points on the surface of the body in order to stimulate its normal self-curative abilities.

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What is acupressure technique?

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Dispersing is meant to move stagnant or blocked chi, and the finger or thumb is moved in a circular motion or slightly in and out of the point for two minutes.

When was acupressure originally developed?

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Nearly all of the forms of Oriental medicine that are used in the West today, including acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu, and Chinese herbal medicine, have their roots in Chinese medicine

Do's and dont's in acupressure?

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Acupressure helps you in many ways. I don't like acupressure therapy.

Contraindications to acupressure?

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If you suspect a serious illness encourage the individual to seek a medical opinion Do not perform acypressure when the individual feels full after a meal Do not perform acupressure if the individual is exhausted or shocked, if the pulse rate is very fast (above 90 beats a minute) abandon acupressure Do not perform acupressure if there is an infection present Do not perform acupressure in pregnancy Do not perfom if there is ahistory of cancer-THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION. With history of heart lung liver or kidney disease ensure that a doctor has given permission for the individual to have acupressure therapy Sarah -www.therapymassage.co.uk

Is hydrocele cab be cured by acupressure?

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Asked by ROOPJINDAL

First of all, it's acupressure, with one c. Secondly, no.

How are acupressure and acupuncture different?

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Asked by Anovia

In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead of needles.

Where can i find Free Diagram of acupressure points?

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from where i can found acupressure point for neck

How often do you do Maternity Acupressure?

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Maternity Acupressure for ChildbirthMaternity acupressure method helps to induce labor naturally, when the pregnancy is overdue or the mother is facing the threat of being medically induced. Maternity acupressure is very effective in giving relief from labor pains as well, without slowing down your labor.

Maternity acupressure is a very simple hands-on technique. The method involves the application of pressure onto specific, sensitive pressure points on skin called acupressure points. These points are along the human body - on shoulders, hands, back, legs and feet. Maternity acupressure uses fingers and thumbs, as opposed to needles in acupuncture, to stimulate these specific acupressure points to naturally induce labor. During childbirth, maternity acupressure can be used to strengthen contractions and helping the cervix to dilate. Stimulation of other points gives relief from labor pains, and helps to relax and stay calm.

Research shows that acupressure techniques significantly shorten the delivery time. Women who use labor acupressure have a two hour shorter delivery time than the average.

With basic instructions, you can safely use Maternity acupressure at home to naturally start your labor. Maternity acupressure is a great way for every supporting person to get involved and truly render the best possible help before and during labor and delivery. Although this method is a popular at-home remedy to start labor your self, many midwives and doulas use the technique to help their customers to experience a normal and safe birthing experience.

Where are the pressure points on your scalp?

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Though many people rub their temples, if you stretch your neck it also relieves the strain on your head and then your headache.

What are some of the acupressure points to bring on labor?

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There are six major acupuncture points on the body that are believed to induce labor. They are

Spleen 6 Point

Bladder 60 Point

Pericardium 8 Point

Bladder 67 Point

Large Intestine 4 Point

Bladder 32 Point

How does accupressure work for labor?

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Acupressure during labor is very useful in managing labor pains. Acupressure can be used to prepare expectant mother’s body for labor, too. Stimulation of specific acupressure points helps the cervix to ripen and the baby to engage. Some other pressure points stimulate contractions. What is great is that labor acupressure doesn’t overstimulate your body and it’s easy to use. Because acupressure is merely applying pressure on specific spots on your skin, with basic instructions you can use it safely at home to encourage the labor to start naturally. There is at least one step-by-step labor acupressure guide available online at http://www.MaternityAcupressure.com. Not acupuncture, ACUPRESSURE. Through research, I found out that it is when you push different pressure points throughout the body and it is also used to aid in the pain of labor. I would like to know what spots these are so that I may use them while I'm in labor as I do not plan to have any meds administered to me. The acupuncture is the science of placing very special needles at specifice pressure and nerve points. With labor its place to alleviate the pain of birth. Call an acupuncturist in your phone book and ifs there's not one listed look into chiropactors, some of them may know one or perform it themselves.

Which direction do Yin meridians flow?

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Of the twelve regular meridians, the yin meridians always flow up the body, and all the yang meridians always flow down.

Does Acupressure use needles?

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Asked by Wyteboy559

You would think so, but no. I had it done years ago. You do feel a little stick, but after a while, you don't feel anything. Just close your eyes and relax.

You feel a slight pinch when the needles are inserted and at times you can feel pins and needles around where the needles are but no pain at all. Its so relaxing - well worth the money.

When you're 36 weeks and 1cm dilated and 50 percent effaced how long is it before labor can start?

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COULD BE ANOTHER MONTH OR TWO OR COULD BE 2 DAYS OR2 HRS, ALL DEPENDS ON THE BABY & THE DUE DATE. I ONLY DILATED TO 1 CM AT 10 DAYS LATE THEN INDUCED DIDINT GO PASED 3 CM SO IT DOESNT MEAN MUCH TO ME.

How can I learn acupressure?

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Asked by GaleEncyofAltMed

Acupressure is easy to learn, and there are many good books that illustrate the position of acupoints and meridians on the body.

Can acupressure point get rid of diabetics?

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we cannot get rid of diabetics, nor an acupressure. but it can bring diabetics under control.

How many pressure points are there?

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1: If you trace down between your neck and chest you will find a squishy crater.

2: If you trace down the middle of your chest you will find a fleshy spot.

3: On the center of the top of your head.

4: The part on your bicep that sticks up most when you flex it

Does healing touch work?

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Yes, but only to a certain extent.

Is there a way to know how hard to press when using the Reflexology and Acupressure techniques DVD's?

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The best way to learn how much pressure to give during a technique is to take a class on reflexology or acupressure, or another option is to make an appointment with a professional and get a treatment.

Another way to answer the question is that it should feel good. Even if there is some pain, it may be beneficial as long as it is a good-kind-of-pain.

Acupressure applies finger or thumb pressure to what area of the body?

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Asked by GaleEncyofMedicine

To specific points located on the acupuncture meridians (channels of energy flow identified in Asian concepts of anatomy) in order to release blocked energy along these meridians that causes physical discomforts, and re-balance the energy flow.