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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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Japanese therapy using hands to apply pressure to the body?

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shiatsu

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Shiatsu is a Japanese word that denotes two written characters which meands finger (shi) and pressure (atsu). The word Shiatsu means "finger pressure".

Where is the Kidney-1 point in acupressure?

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This point is found in the depression in the top 1/3 of the sole of the foot. Pull the toes toward the sole of the foot. Apply the pressure in this depression inwards and upwards towards the big toe. It is very helpful to a woman in labor.

How is energy released from body during acupressure?

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Energy in the body is modified for optimal balance during acupressure. It is never released, perhaps a better word for it is dispersed. This is done by holding a specific point with more pressure and a longer period of time so its blocked energy gets dispersed, dissipated. The old term for it was sedation. Its opposite is called tonification. And this is done with less pressure for a shorter period of time to energize the point.

Abbreviations used in maternity?

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OLP

OLA

LH

LSP

SNC

RDS

Acupressure points for prostrate gland?

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Acupressure points for the prostrate gland are located four finger-widths above your inner anklebone on the back inner border of your shinbone. Pressure applied to this point for 3 minutes can relieve discomfort due to prostate gland enlargement.

What research has been done on acupressure?

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Asked by GaleEncyofAltMed

orthopedic surgeon Robert O. Becker, who was twice nominated for the Nobel Prize, wrote a book on the subject called Cross Currents: The Promise of Electromedicine; The Perils of Electropollution.

How is the chi in a pressure point calmed in acupressure?

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Calming the chi in a pressure point utilizes the palm to cover the point and gently stroke the area for about two minutes

When can acupressure be used?

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can be used as part of a Chinese physician's prescription, as a session of massage therapy, or as a self-treatment for common aches and illnesses.