tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48250398895580987122024-03-06T12:02:19.630-08:00All Acupressure InformationProvide Acupressure Information and Health Care Around The WorldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger385125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-73465543728743800262012-05-22T02:41:00.000-07:002012-05-22T02:41:47.935-07:00Sage Fly Rod - Fly Fishing Rod For Your Fly Fishing Adventure<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4D_75d4uCWVb-moks2HhHLWqBRdgA0wPEtxbzWiXBBbNw_QR9690lYrF8Satq_DGKSQc01tqUSDpXcbCopR9GZ9mLBXIXdgJdJhk9lELpOZX9LDRL7Kllsqcc52dDrkE4xp3BCCktz6F/s1600/sage+fly+rods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="241" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4D_75d4uCWVb-moks2HhHLWqBRdgA0wPEtxbzWiXBBbNw_QR9690lYrF8Satq_DGKSQc01tqUSDpXcbCopR9GZ9mLBXIXdgJdJhk9lELpOZX9LDRL7Kllsqcc52dDrkE4xp3BCCktz6F/s320/sage+fly+rods.jpg" /></a></div><br />
When уou decided tо gо іntо <a href="http://www.tridentflyfishing.com/sage-one.html">sage one</a>, fly fishing, аmong thе very fіrѕt consideration tо thіnk about іѕ оur fishing rod. The <a href="http://www.tridentflyfishing.com/fly-rods/sage-fly-rods.html">sage fly rods</a> іѕ thе tool specifically made tо cast a fly іntо fish bу putting up momentum іntо the fl line and by controlling itѕ distance and direction. The tool іѕ аlsо used to fight a fish hеnсе thе kind аnd the size оf fish thаt yоu wоuld lіke tо gеt wіll determine the size and stiffness of the rod that yоu may want to get.<br />
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Since there аre nо twо fishermen alike, modern fish rods arе avaіlable in wide range of sizes and lengths аѕ measured by thе size of the <a href="http://www.tridentflyfishing.com/fly-rods/hardy-fly-rods.html">hardy fly rods</a> line whіch the manufacturer deemed tо bе thе moѕt suitable for thе givеn rod.<br />
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In case уоu find yourѕеlf lost in choosing the rod that іs best for you, herе arе sоmе tips to live by:<br />
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Above аnуthing else, you need to decide about thе size bу means оf deciding whісh kind оf fish species yоu arе most lіkеlу goіng to get. In case уou would wiѕh tо go fоr trout, уоu may wish to gеt аn all-around rod whіch уоu can uѕe fоr small brook trout; a 5 weight rod iѕ a good choice tо start. In case you wiѕh to gеt а rod for smaller native trout found on high mountain streams, gоing for the 3- or 4- inches kind іѕ a good choice. Now, when goіng for salmon аnd оthеr large rainbow trout, а rod smaller thаn a 7-weight iѕ moѕt lіkеly tоo small ѕo get a bigger kind. Indeed, thе bеst consideration to make iѕ tо decide about thе specie that yоu аre lіkеly tо get frоm the water.<br />
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The next thing to do iѕ tо decide whеther уou wоuld lіkе to fish wіth a rod created frоm carbon graphite fiber or thoѕе that cоmеѕ with the traditional split bamboo. The sесоnd type appeals tо thоse anglers whо price custom craftsmanship аnd a slower, lighter, mоrе classic lооkіng kind. Most оf thе time, goіng fоr thе bamboo type iѕ morе expensive thаn thеіr high-tech counterparts. However уоu hаvе to understand thаt the price thеѕe bamboos аrе аvаilаblе with іs not bеcauѕe оf their performance but due tо the skills needed tо make them.<br />
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After which, think whethеr уоu neеd a 3- оr 4- piece rod thаt уou сan put inside уоur suitcase or carry with you on thе plane-or уоu wоuld lіke a 2-piece rod which іs а mоrе convenient choice.<br />
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The moment whеn уou аre dоnе thinking about thеse factors, buying your fishing rod wіll nоw cоme easy bесause уоu аrе now aware what tо loоk fоr іn thеѕе products.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-49296773853811464072010-01-20T14:28:00.000-08:002012-04-17T14:20:13.023-07:00Acupressure for Weight ControlAcupressure for Weight Control<br /><br />Apply steady, penetrating finger pressure to each of the following points for 3 minutes.<br /><br />1. Begin with 'Appetite Control' ear point. This appetite control point can help you avoid overeating. Begin your acupressure session stimulating this point. We suggest that you end your session by stimulating these point again.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHnX-zdJCrr45a0hv0Q07mSm6MoQDC92JwH3BQ89okV1mW0zRPHwICNQHUfLp-HKDu66mhJbyxTao5i1YjWBbxaBFaNZ5dgfDV4Kw3-ok8dqOwDLAUDbp-dvHcjXoi56Ad8XP41gsApW1/s1600-h/weight-ear-acp.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHnX-zdJCrr45a0hv0Q07mSm6MoQDC92JwH3BQ89okV1mW0zRPHwICNQHUfLp-HKDu66mhJbyxTao5i1YjWBbxaBFaNZ5dgfDV4Kw3-ok8dqOwDLAUDbp-dvHcjXoi56Ad8XP41gsApW1/s400/weight-ear-acp.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428952603200287682" border="0" /></a><br />Appetite control point is located in your ear. While looking in a mirror, place your fingers on your jaw, in front of your ears. Open and close your mouth a few times until you feel your jaw bone moving underneath your fingers. Put one finger where you feel the most movement of the jaw. Your finger should be right next to a little fleshy protrusion of the ear (not the ear lobe). Grab this part of the ear with your thumb and index finger and press with steady pressure.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonG7MVnQFqUvmMWRbPa5WF0BjoqePpXmZfdKBBAiGWnZpPRpQZXfpM_icLx3Iw2JhrVmzlv5m1UhI1VFSc0c0BzQ2VadpiqR4iE-Pftaaa_kEoGcqMoIWZfpDaTFMovDwCU-pSusTK6eM/s1600-h/weight-leg-acp.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonG7MVnQFqUvmMWRbPa5WF0BjoqePpXmZfdKBBAiGWnZpPRpQZXfpM_icLx3Iw2JhrVmzlv5m1UhI1VFSc0c0BzQ2VadpiqR4iE-Pftaaa_kEoGcqMoIWZfpDaTFMovDwCU-pSusTK6eM/s400/weight-leg-acp.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428952603666354178" border="0" /></a><br />2. Spleen 6 (Sp 6) has a strengthening effect on the digestive system.<br /><br />This point is located on the inside portion of your leg, above the ankle bone. From the center of the ankle bone, slide up four finger widths. The point is just off the bone, toward the back of the leg. When you find it, press with your thumb or knuckle. Increase pressure until you are pressing quite firmly, hold about a minute, and gradually release.<br /><br />Caution: Do not press this point if you are pregnant.<br /><br />3. Stomach 36 (St 36) is the best point to nourish the chi and blood. It has a beneficial effect on the digestive system.<br /><br />St 36 is located four finger widths below the lower border of the kneecap and one finger width off the shin bone to the outside. You've found the point correctly if you feel the muscle move under your fingers when you flex your foot up and down. Using moderate to firm pressure, hold for about one minute.<br /><br />4. Spleen 9 (Sp 9) This point is a close neighbor of St 36. After pressing St 36, slide your finger across the shinbone until you are just off the shinbone on the inside side of the leg. Now slide your finger upwards along the shinbone towards the knee about an inch, until you fall into a natural depression. Sp 9 is in this depression, right below a rounded prominence in the top of the leg bone (tibia). This point is involved with the regulation of water metabolism in the body.<br /><br />5. Stomach 40 (St 40) An important point for clearing excess damp and phlegm. It is also useful for eliminating excess weight.<br /><br />St 40 is located<br /><br />6. Large Intestine 11 (Li 11) is useful for clearing excess heat and damp from the body and to regulate intestinal activity.<br /><br />Li 11 is located at the outer end of your elbow crease on the thumb side. Hold your arm in front of your chest, as if holding a cup in your hand. The point is at the outside end of the crease on your arm at the elbow joint. Another way to find it is to note the length of your thumb from the tip to the first joint, then move this distance up from the outside tip of the elbow bone toward the crease lines at the elbow joint. Hold your left hand close to your chest and use firm pressure with your right thumb; press for about a minute, then switch arms.<br /><br />7. Liver 3 (Lv 3) prevents chii stagnation in the body and is the most important point for combating stress.<br /><br />Lv 3 is situated on top of your foot in the webbing between your big toe and second toe. Start at the web margin of skin between the two toes, and slide your index finger up between the bones until you feel a depression about 1/2 inch up. Still using your index finger, press between the bones (in the direction of the root of the second toe). Start with light pressure, as this point can be sensitive, and increase as much as you can until you are using moderate to firm pressure. Press for about 1 minute.<br /><br />The following two steps (8 and 9) are optional.<br /><br />8. Four Gates relaxes the nervous system.<br /><br />9. Neck and Shoulder Release will help to relax and calm you as you make the transition to a new dietary and exercise regime.<br /><br />10. End your Acupressure session by again stimulating the appetite control point on both ears.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-32434674925857790172009-09-28T00:07:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.042-07:00Acupressure for sex<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CiCKtIolZjAgMn35YoXtlsoUic5NFy3WftWGcOkqacBjzySD_27NzKyKQrjmXik_OMUqIk9suNjUsy5ecnqslwlvFtJWe4fg9R5fQj-BGZkEN_97slYB3uRvpaCdOZ0tfejb603H6SBc/s1600-h/acupressure--2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CiCKtIolZjAgMn35YoXtlsoUic5NFy3WftWGcOkqacBjzySD_27NzKyKQrjmXik_OMUqIk9suNjUsy5ecnqslwlvFtJWe4fg9R5fQj-BGZkEN_97slYB3uRvpaCdOZ0tfejb603H6SBc/s400/acupressure--2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386411721361210370" border="0" /></a><br />Acupressure is an ancient healing art developed in India over 5,000 years ago that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities & for the healthy human body as they considered human body as the image of god where one could see his presence if it is in harmony. The word "Acu"is derived from latin language which means a very minute point.Hence these techniques stand for the therapeutic methods aimed to achieve cure by applying pressure at an acute point.Taking advantage of the modern development in scientific fields now the pressure is also applied with electric stimulation or by the electrodes.However the simplest & safest methods of stimilutaing the site is performed with fingers whihc press the particular points of the body to ease pains,tensions,fatigue & other symtoms of variuos diseases. In earlier times in ancient India this was also done with acupuncture as it was believed that peircing the ear lobes of young girls protects them from asthamatic disorders or piercing the nose was done to insure the fertility of the Female beings to for smooth flow of mensural cycles & good health.One of the important principle of Acupressure therapy is based upon purely a scientific basis : nerve ending of all small-big blood vessels & that of the nervous system lie at the base of the hand & feet.Hence the hands & feet have the control points of the entire human system. The whole human body is divided vertically & horizontally & they would correspond to the points in the hand & the palm which are know as reflex points. Acupressure reflex points are quite capable to find out the basic cause of the troubles or diseases in the body whre clinical tests might fail.Hense they are the mirror of the body ailments.these reflex points may differ from person to person slightly according the frame of body.Pressure is aplied by means of the physicans thumb, fingers or wooden objects on the reflex points moderately & whereever the patient feel the uncomfortable there the pressure point being defective may indicate health problems in the corresponding body parts.Human body is not only a unique machine but a store house o infinaite energy too.This energy is called pranicn energy or Bio-energy in the acu-parlance get dissipated everday owing to age & other fctors.This leakage accentuates process of aging & hence the body gets aflicted with a variety of diseases.But in acupressure therapy we control & plug this leakage by applying pressure on certain relfex point in the arm so taht this bio electricity is plugged to ensure healthy & longer life.<br /><br />Advantages of using acupressure include relieving pain, balancing the body and maintaining 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.Several kinds of acupressure are taught at the Institute all using the same ancient trigger points. Varying rhythms, pressures, and techniques create different styles of acupressure. Shiatsu, for instance, the most well-known style of acupressure, can be quite vigorous, with firm pressure applied to each point for only three to five seconds, while the Jin Shin style of acupressure gently holds each point for a minute or more. More On Acupressure Healing Ayurveda Herbs Sujok Reflexology Alternative MedicineUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-907720377759322682009-08-11T17:28:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.061-07:00Motion sickness and acupressure<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Motion sickness</span></span><br /><br /><br />Introduction:<br /><br />Motion sickness is a normal response to real, perceived, or even anticipated movement. People tend to get motion sickness on a moving boat, train, airplane, car, or amusement park rides. Although this condition is fairly common and often only a minor nuisance, it may be incapacitating for people who travel frequently -- although the more you travel, the more you get used to the motion.<br />Signs and Symptoms:<br /><br />The most common signs and symptoms of motion sickness include:<br /><br /> * Nausea<br /> * Paleness of the skin<br /> * Cold sweats<br /> * Vomiting<br /> * Dizziness<br /> * Headache<br /> * Increased salivation<br /> * Fatigue<br /><br />Causes:<br /><br />Motion sickness occurs when the body, the inner ear, and the eyes send conflicting signals to the brain. This most often happens when a person is in a moving vehicle such as a car, boat, or airplane, but it may also happen on flight simulators or amusement park rides. From inside a ship's cabin, the inner ear may sense rolling motions that the eyes cannot see, and, conversely, the eyes may see movement on a "virtual reality" simulation ride that the body does not feel. Interestingly, once a person gets used to the movement and the motion stops, symptoms may return (although usually only briefly). Sometimes just anticipating movement can cause anxiety and symptoms of motion sickness. For example, a person who had previously had motion sickness might become nauseous on an airplane before take-off.<br /><br /><h2>Acupressure</h2><p class="TreatmenParagraph adamPragraph">Some studies suggest that acupressure may help reduce symptoms of motion sickness in the same way as acupuncture, although the evidence is not clear. An acupressure practitioner works with the same points used in acupuncture, but stimulates these healing sites with finger pressure, rather than inserting fine needles.</p><p class="TreatmenParagraph adamPragraph">The acupuncture point known as Pericardium 6, traditionally has been said to help relieve nausea. It is located on the inside of the wrist, about the length of 2 fingernails up the arm from the center of the wrist crease. Many travel stores sell wrist bands with built in buttons designed to apply acupressure to this point.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-31606279857107003252009-07-30T22:41:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.087-07:00Using information from other sources ("cun")<h2><a name="cun">Using information from other sources ("cun")</a></h2> <p>To be able to use information from other sources for locating points, you'll need to know what the "cun" is.</p> <p><img src="http://www.eclecticenergies.com/acupressure/images/1cun.jpg" class="pictright" alt="1 cun = 1 thumb width" />The "cun" is the standard unit of measurement for the body used in acupuncture. As everyone's body has different dimensions, it is defined according to the person whose body is to be treated.</p> <p><strong>1 cun</strong> = width of the thumb, in the middle, at the crease<br /><strong>3 cun</strong> = combined breadth of the 4 fingers, at the level of the pinky finger's first joint above the palm of the hand<br /><strong>12 cun</strong> = the distance from the elbow crease to the wrist crease.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-25821812028750028132009-07-20T04:56:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.116-07:00Acupressure for shyness<p><b>Acupressure point LIV-1. It's location, photograph, use for emotional well-being and warnings.</b></p> <h2><a name="LIV-1">LIV-1</a></h2> <p><img src="http://www.eclecticenergies.com/acupressure/images/LIV1.jpg" alt="location of LIV-1" align="right" hspace="8" /><b>Name:</b> Great Esteem (Liver 1)<br /><b>Location:</b> On the big toe, at the bottom corner of the nail at the side of the other toes.<br /><b>Use:</b> Press.<br /><b>Effects:</b> Assertiveness, discerning when to go along with others and when to assert oneself. Self-esteem.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-62336600126515358552009-07-09T19:12:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.159-07:00Acupressure Wristbands Help Cancer Patients<span style="font-family: arial;">Practitioners of Chinese medicine techniques have long used stimulation of points on the wrists through acupuncture or acupressure to relieve nausea. However, mainstream medical doctors have generally dismissed claims that acupressure wristbands could have any power to stop nausea. But a study by Rochester Medical Center researchers just published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management has found the Chinese approach really does work -- and it is not due to the placebo effect, either.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The significance of the study, the scientists noted in a statement to media, is that acupressure wristbands appear to be a safe, low-cost way to help cancer patients cut down on nausea when undergoing radiation, chemo and other treatments.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">"We know the placebo effect exists, the problem is that we don't know how to measure it very well," said Joseph A. Roscoe, Ph.D., corresponding author and research associate professor at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at URMC, in the press release. "In this study we attempted to manipulate the information we gave to patients, to see if their expectations about nausea could be changed. As it turned out, our information to change people's expectations had no effect -- but we still found that the wristbands reduce nausea symptoms."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The study involved 88 people divided into three groups. All the participants were suffering from some degree of nausea after receiving at least two radiation treatments for various types of cancer. Dr. Roscoe explained that while chemotherapy is more often linked with producing nausea and vomiting, radiation to the intestinal tract can also cause those distressing symptoms.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">A control group received no wristbands while a second group used wristbands and received information leading them to expect the treatment to work. A third group also received wristbands but only neutral information about wearing them, so they were not psychologically influenced to believe the wristbands would relieve their nausea. The results? All the patients who wore the acupressure wristbands experienced a 23.8 percent decrease in nausea compared to a 4.8 percent decrease in the control group. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-42406562452931569002009-07-02T16:36:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.182-07:00Acupressure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRG7mWBga9AFt3gSSx1irXai5BRko8Sl2HBmO2InHuUzX7NBcmRxB8G4NOEs3NBG1VXPubeV9WQMoPGmetEDldJ5L2OyfXk6WlgyOgObg0D0gzeH8sImB4C_gsNLaTN7RTjsGeJyLTB7B5/s1600-h/acprchrt.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRG7mWBga9AFt3gSSx1irXai5BRko8Sl2HBmO2InHuUzX7NBcmRxB8G4NOEs3NBG1VXPubeV9WQMoPGmetEDldJ5L2OyfXk6WlgyOgObg0D0gzeH8sImB4C_gsNLaTN7RTjsGeJyLTB7B5/s400/acprchrt.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354011096096478514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The healing art of Acupressure is at least 5,000 years old and remains the third most popular method for pain and illness relief in the world. It is a complete health system that has been documented to be used for over 3000 conditions. Anyone looking for options to their current treatments or are concerned about situations in which they may not be able to get to medical help, should consider this as the first treatment choice for any home self care system.<br /><br />Based on the same principles as Acupuncture using pressure instead of needles, Acupressure works by stimulating specific reflex points located along the lines of energy which run through the body, called meridians. There are fourteen main meridian lines each of which corresponds to an individual organ of the body. When the vital energies are able to flow through the meridians in a balanced and even way the result is good health. However, when we experience pain or illness it is an indication that there is a block or leak in the energy flow within your body.<br /><br />There is a natural source of healing power in everyone. When this healing power is activated, it triggers a series of complicated internal processes producing a Healing Response. Pain or injury act to alert the body that damage control is needed, at which point the Healing Response begins and endorphins are generated to repair the affected area. This increases the heart rate and alters the blood pressure to speed up the elimination of toxins from the damaged area.<br /><br />Acupressure induces this Healing Response by simulating injury through pressure. When applied to specific sore points along the meridians at different points for different conditions, this pressure tricks the body into thinking it has been damaged. The body then produce endorphins to relieve distress in the organs and systems corresponding to that Acupressure point. While the body is healing at the point of pain, it produces a Healing Response all along the meridian.<br /><br />The goal with Acupressure is to learn the points that will produce the Healing Response for the conditions we want to fix. Through repetitive Acupressure treatments, the body learns a new and effective way to activate the Healing Response on its own and increases the power to heal itself without any outside intervention.<br /><br />For the conditions listed below, you will find points that the experts agree help these conditions and that are easy to find. Sometimes you only need a few points to get results. The points follow (as shown in the diagrams below):<br /><br /> * GB 20 – just under the base of the skull in two small muscular grooves at the back of the neck<br /> * GB 21 – on top of the shoulder, 2"-3" from the side of the neck<br /> * GB 30 – near the "ball-joint" of the hips in the depression formed by squeezing the buttocks (relax before stimulating)<br /> * Li 4* – on the back of the hand between the thumb and index finger, in the center of the large bone on your finger – to be probed inward toward the main body of the hand, directly on the bone<br /> * Li 11 – on the extreme end of the outer crease of the elbow – bend arm tightly to find point (open arm and relax before stimulating)<br /> * SP 6* – on the front of the leg, just behind the shin bone – the width of one hand (three thumbs) above the crown of the inner ankle<br /> * St 36* – in the trough or valley just away from the most prominent shin bone, the width of one hand (three thumbs) below the bottom of the kneecap toward outside of leg the width of one thumb.<br /> * T 5 – on the forearm two thumb widths above the most prominent crease of the upper wrist, in line with the middle finger<br /> * UB 54 – at the rear of the knee, in the center of the crease between the two ligaments<br /> * UB 60 – in the hollow or valley behind the crown of the outer ankle<br /><br />*Pregnant women should avoid using SP 6, Li 4, and St 36.<br /><br />Conditions:<br /><br /> * Allergies: Li4,11 SP6 St36<br /> * Arthritis: GB20 Li4,11 St36 T5 UB60<br /> * Asthma: Li4 GB20,21 SP6 St36<br /> * Bronchitis: Li4 GB20,21 St36<br /> * Cold and Flu: Li4,11 T5 GB20 St36 SP6<br /> * Constipation: St36 SP6 Li4,11<br /> * Diarrhea: St36, SP6 Li4<br /> * Ear Infection: Li4,11 T5 St36 GB20<br /> * Fainting: St36 Li4 GB20<br /> * Fatigue: St36 GB21<br /> * Fever: Li4,11 T5<br /> * Hemorrhoids: Li11 SP6 UB60<br /> * Indigestion: SP6 St36 Li4<br /> * Infection: Li4,11 St36<br /> * Insomnia: SP6 GB20 St36<br /> * Menstrual Cramps: Li4 St36 GB20 SP6<br /> * Motion Sickness: GB20 St36 SP6<br /> * Multiple Sclerosis: GB20 UB60 St36 SP6<br /> * Nausea: GB21 St36<br /> * Pain Control: Li4 SP6 St36 Gb20 UB60<br /> * Pneumonia: St36 Li4,11<br /> * Sciatica: GB30 UB54,60 SP6<br /> * Sinusitis: GB20 Li4,11 SP6<br /> * Toothache: Li4,11 St36<br /> * Vertigo: Li4 GB20,21 UB60 T5 St36<br /><br />Administration:<br /><br />To find the appropriate point, read the description and look at the diagram illustrating the location of the point, and then find the general area on your skin. Gently probe the area until you find that point which gives you a "funny bone" feeling or is sensitive, tender or sore. Then press hard enough to make the point hurt.<br /><br />You can use a steady pressure or a five seconds on and five seconds off rotating pressure for the time you stimulate the point. Usually one minute is sufficient for each treatment session.<br /><br />Regular, systematic treatment usually gets the best results because the effects of Acupressure are cumulative. At first, frequent treatment is recommended. Treatment three times daily for five to ten minutes may be necessary. Or treat more frequent, such as every two hours, until you start feeling relief. You cannot overdose.<br /><br />Some report almost immediate results; others may need a few weeks to get lasting results. Acupressure is safe. Side effects are very rare. Treat while sitting down and do not administer after meals.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-36700402817241313172009-06-26T05:53:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.237-07:00Acupressure for Menstrual Cramps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbycK2tk7c1D9UOm4o2xRFHci_hIns895DkBAZ9rEFUDN2bQFn4cIOx4uo604Ij0y_rPKSo00jWceUqL7ygXH8GU_0WciuEO63dnu6T7IozU1K-HdmyAvigMPaCgpz-ncWBSjE-OLXmL8E/s1600-h/29676585efd63be6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 99px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbycK2tk7c1D9UOm4o2xRFHci_hIns895DkBAZ9rEFUDN2bQFn4cIOx4uo604Ij0y_rPKSo00jWceUqL7ygXH8GU_0WciuEO63dnu6T7IozU1K-HdmyAvigMPaCgpz-ncWBSjE-OLXmL8E/s400/29676585efd63be6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351621061853483474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Acupressure for Menstrual Cramps</span><br /><br />Menstrual cramps affect more than 50 percent of women worldwide and more than 15 percent suffer from severe cramping that limits physical activity. The process of acupressure, which involves applying pressure to spots on the body known as acupoints that correspond to junctions of physiological systems, can reduce the pain associated with menstrual cramps.<br />What Kind of Acupressure Relieves Menstrual Cramping?<br /><br />Women suffering from menstrual cramps can use a variety of acupressure points to relieve pain and other symptoms. The basic technique is to locate the acupressure point and apply pressure using the tip of the finger, the knuckle or a soft rounded object, such as a pencil eraser. Pressure should be applied for 1 to 3 minutes, but care should be taken to ensure that the fingers remain comfortable while applying pressure.<br /><br />Acupoints are named for the part of the body they correspond to rather than the part of the body where the acupoint is located. For instance, an acupoint commonly used for menstrual cramping is “Three Yin Intersection” (the Chinese term for which is San Yin Jiao), which is located behind the calf, about three inches from the ankle. The acupoint is also known as SP-6 or “Spleen 6” because it is part of a pathway that Chinese medicine specialists believe includes the spleen.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Other acupoints known to help with menstrual cramping include:</span><br /><br />* The Sea of Energy (Qi Hai) located two finger widths below the belly button. Also called Conception Vessel (CV) 6. The CV-6 point is also used to treat digestion problems, edema, and bloating.<br /><br />* The Inner Pass (Nei Guan) located approximately 2 inches from the wrist on the inner arm. Also known as Pericardium (PC) 6. This point has also been demonstrated, in clinical studies, to relieve vomiting and abdominal problems during pregnancy.<br /><br />* The Union Valley (He Gu) located in the webbing between the thumb and the forefinger. Also known as Large Intestine (LI) 4. This point is believed to aid in any problem involving chronic pain.<br /><br />* The Wind Pool (Feng Chi) located at the rear of the skull about two to three inches from the ear. Also called Gall Bladder (GB) 20. The GB-20 point is often prescribed for headache and hypertension.<br /><br />* The Leg Three Li (Zu San Li) located about one finger width from the juncture of the tibia on the outside of the leg. Also known as Stomach (ST) 36. The ST-36 point is also used to relieve any other issue involving the stomach or spleen.<br /><br />* The Middle Gate (Mu Guan) located about one finger width from the wrist crease on the palm. This is an extra point discovered by Master Tong, although it is on the Pericardium (PC) pathway. Mu Guan is also used for heel pain.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">What is Acupressure?</span><br /><br />Acupressure is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Medical manuscripts and other artifacts indicate that Chinese healers have been using acupressure for at least 3000 years to treat ailments from fractured bones to depression.<br /><br />There are two views on how acupressure works. In traditional Chinese medicine, the body is believed to be composed of channels of energy, known as meridians, that connect all the body’s organs and other components into a single system. It is believed that by applying pressure to certain points (acupressure) or piercing the points with needles (acupuncture), the flow of energy (qi) is altered. These changes in energy result in corresponding effects on the body.<br /><br />Research indicates that acupuncture and acupressure can alter levels of neurochemicals, which are chemicals that flow through the bloodstream and regulate a variety of bodily processes. It is also possible that by altering body chemistry, acupressure can have an effect on a variety of ailments.<br /><br />Experiments have indicated that acupressure is highly effective at relieving tension and stress. It has also been shown to have significant positive effects on pain and circulatory problems. Some medical professionals have suggested that by relieving stress in one part of the body, acupressure may have peripheral effects on other parts of the body, including lessening sensations of pain.<br />What Causes Menstrual Cramps?<br /><br />Menstrual cramping, known as “dysmenorrhea,” is a painful affliction that accompanies menstruation in approximately 50 percent of women. As the lining of the uterus (endometrium) begins breaking down during menstruation, dying tissues release hormones called prostaglandins into the blood stream. Prostaglandins cause the muscles of the uterus to contract as they force the endometrial material through the cervix and the vagina.<br /><br />As pieces of the uterine lining pass through the cervix, pressure from contracting muscles may cause pain in the uterus. Most menstrual cramps last from 15 to 90 seconds and generally start in the lower abdomen and pelvis. Pain can be continuous or periodic and usually lasts for 2-4 days.<br /><br />The intensity of menstrual cramping is related to the concentration of hormones and other neurochemicals in the blood. Women with narrow cervical canals also tend to suffer from more painful cramping. The cramps endured by some women during menstruation are similar to those experienced by women during early stages of childbirth.<br /><br />While traditional medicines and pain relievers are often used to treat the symptoms of menstrual cramps, some women prefer a more naturalistic approach. Certain types of exercise, dietary changes, and herbal remedies have all been developed to address cramping. As information about Traditional Chinese Medicine has become more widely available, a number of women have turned to treatments like acupuncture and acupressure as potential solutions to menstrual cramps.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-22688056729306723722009-06-20T16:37:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.324-07:00Acupressure Cautions to Consider<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Acupressure Cautions to Consider</span><br /><br /> * Apply finger pressure on acupressure points gradually in a slow, rhythmic manner to enable the layers of soft tissue and muscle fibers to respond. Never press any area in an abrupt, forceful, or jarring way.<br /><br /> * Use the abdominal acupressure points cautiously, especially if you are ill. Avoid the abdominal area entirely if a patient has a life-threatening disease, such as intestinal cancer, tuberculosis, serious cardiac conditions, and leukemia.<br /><br /> * Gently press or touch lymph areas, such as in the groin, the area of the throat, in the soft tissue just below the ear lobs, and the area around the breast near the armpits. These areas are often extremely sensitive and thus should be touched only lightly, not pressed.<br /><br /> * Do not work directly on a serious burn, an ulcerous condition, or an infection: for these conditions, medical care and attention is indicated.<br /><br /> * Do not work directly on a recently formed scar. During the first month after an injury or operation, do not apply pressure directly on the affected site. However, gentle continuous holding a few inches away from the periphery of the injury will stimulate the area and help it heal.<br /><br />After an acupressure point session, your body temperature is lowered; thus your resistance to cold is also lower. Because the tensions have been released, your body’s vital energies are concentrating inward to maximize healing. Your body will be more vulnerable, so be sure to wear extra clothing, do not eat cold foods or drinks, and keep warm after receiving an in-depth acupressure routine.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Acupressure Boundaries & Limitations</span><br /><br />Patients with life-threatening diseases and serious medical problems should always consult their doctor before using acupressure or other alternative therapies; it is important for the novice to use caution in any medical emergency situation, such as a stroke or heart attack, or for any serious medical condition such as arteriosclerosis or an illness caused by bacteria. Acupressure therapy must be used as an adjunct to western medicine and other complementary treatments for cancer, contagious skin diseases, or sexually transmitted diseases. In conjunction with proper medical attention, gentle touch on acupressure points safely away from the diseased area or internal organs can soothe and relieve a patient’s distress and pain.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Acupressure for Pregnancy and Lactation</span><br /><br />Avoid the abdominal area during pregnancy. Use special care applying acupressure points during pregnancy by using lighter pressure – consciously approaching the pressure points slowly and gradually. Please refer to chapters 29 and 36 in Acupressure’s Potent Points by Michael Reed Gach for pregnancy points and breast feeding acupressure points are effective, what points to avoid during pregnancy, acupressure points for relieving discomforts due to pregnancy, labor pain pressure points, postpartum recovery points, acupressure points for nursing, and further acupressure therapy guidance.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-68417397625333499072009-06-13T16:01:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.373-07:00Better Than Sedatives: Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5h1grlJ8z2PGqyLrHPF6pQMRmxHWxHkVcBZ_HVOHweaqW0o0k2N1_N2zhfmFVw5GFho1zsfR15sDtxW7TtssF5gFHt4TXOL79RJ-psU0Nrs05YA_ryl-xrAugXV0fO3_EWqwHM0CQ6Li/s1600-h/Surgery2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5h1grlJ8z2PGqyLrHPF6pQMRmxHWxHkVcBZ_HVOHweaqW0o0k2N1_N2zhfmFVw5GFho1zsfR15sDtxW7TtssF5gFHt4TXOL79RJ-psU0Nrs05YA_ryl-xrAugXV0fO3_EWqwHM0CQ6Li/s400/Surgery2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346952222152808498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><h1>Better Than Sedatives: Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery</h1><br />An acupressure treatment applied to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels and makes the stress of surgery more calming for them and their families, UC Irvine anesthesiologists have learned.<br /><br />According to Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology and perioperative care chair, and his Yale University collaborator Dr. Shu-Ming Wang, this noninvasive, drug-free method is an effective, complementary anxiety-relief therapy for children during surgical preparation. Sedatives currently used before anesthesia can cause nausea and prolong sedation.<br /><br />"Anxiety in children before surgery is bad because of the emotional toll on the child and parents, and this anxiety can lead to prolonged recovery and the increased use of analgesics for postoperative pain," said Kain, who led the acupressure study. "What's great about the use of acupressure is that it costs very little and has no side effects."<br /><br />In this study, Kain and his Yale colleagues applied adhesive acupressure beads to 52 children between the ages of 8 and 17 who were to undergo endoscopic stomach surgery. In half the children, a bead was applied to the Extra-1 acupoint, which is located in the midpoint between the eyebrows. In the other half, the bead was applied to a spot above the left eyebrow that has no reported clinical effects.<br /><br />Thirty minutes later, the researchers noted decreased anxiety levels in the children who had the beads applied to the Extra-1 acupoint. In turn, anxiety levels increased in the other group. Overall, they found the use of acupressure had no effect on the surgical procedure.<br /><br />"As anesthesiologists, we need to look at all therapeutic opportunities to make the surgical process less stressful for all patients," Kain said. "We can't assume that Western medical approaches are the only viable ones, and we have an obligation to look at integrative treatments like acupressure as a way to improve the surgery experience."<br /><br />Surgery is traumatic for most children, and Kain leads research to find integrative methods, such as soothing music, massage, and Chinese acupuncture and acupressure treatments, to make the surgical period more calming for patients and their families.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-2744020699404564782009-06-09T23:26:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.485-07:00Simple Acupressure weight loss method<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2n3oyzOqpBrCfy6mS85JTp1BMsAKrVucj3TWZxG7KQ1ynW5-ZND65CVvlI0FPCsew-2WGonmlfrpTdbzW3Vz8EbEiV7gomS-oMiGNSbfgf0zNBLltfqB86wHAbQJMrgJU1AdfXttjKE/s1600-h/weightloss.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI2n3oyzOqpBrCfy6mS85JTp1BMsAKrVucj3TWZxG7KQ1ynW5-ZND65CVvlI0FPCsew-2WGonmlfrpTdbzW3Vz8EbEiV7gomS-oMiGNSbfgf0zNBLltfqB86wHAbQJMrgJU1AdfXttjKE/s400/weightloss.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345581905258722418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Simple Acupressure weight loss method</span></span><br /><br />Friends from overseas came back, not seen for two months,her figure become so fine, weight was reduced by as much as eight kilograms. How can she get so fast weight loss? She told me that the latest weight loss acupressure technique is popular in London , not only do not need to take weight loss pill, but also do not have any instruments, but can be done anytime, anywhere, as long as the use of a short period of time to spare a few minutes. Is the most easy way to lose weight.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Acupressure lips before meal</span></span><br /><br />Put the forefinger on the Point Renzhong, thumb on the upper lip of the front-end, rapid pinch for 30 times, this method can control the appetite, so that the stomach is no longer feel hunger. However, this method should not be done in public places, easy to eye-catching.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Avoid snacking method</span></span><br /><br />Use the front-end of the two fingers hand, to pressure inside of the wrist, by the thumb to little finger slowly in front of the bottom, can be used right-hand man. slowly moved from the bottom of the Thumb to the front of the little finger, each hand can be used.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Press stomach when eating by the middle finger</span></span><br /><br />Put the fingertips of index and middle fingers on the center between the sternum and the navel, this method can control the filling of hunger. 30 times around in 10 seconds.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-14237171136856430432009-06-06T13:37:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.595-07:00Acupressure for LIVER problemsLiver and Vision-enhancing Massage<br /><br /><br />1. Thumb-knead the depressions below the occipital bone (Gb20), at the bottom of the skull, 30 times.<br />2. Place the thumbs on the temples and use the middle knuckles of the index fingers to press the inner canthi of eyes, then scrape apart along the upper and lower orbits, 30 times.<br />3. Thumb-knead the inner sides of the eyebrows (Bl2), 30 times.<br />4. Pinch the nasal bridge closest to the inner canthi of eyes (Bl1), 30 times.<br />5. Thumb-knead the temples, 30 times.<br />6. First rub the hands together to get them warm, then put them over the closed eyes with the palms for 30 seconds; then slightly rub the eyeballs 10 times or more.<br />7. Nip and knead on the middle part of the palm web (Li4), between the thumb and index finger, 30 times.<br />8. Knead the sides of the ninth thoracic vertebra (Bl18), 30 times.<br />9. Knead the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the big toe and the second toe (Lr3), 30 times on each foot.<br /><br />This massage enhances liver function and helps improve vision. When kneading or pressing on particular points, there should be enough force to bring about numbness or soreness, while rubbing or wiping should create a feeling of warmth.<br /><br /><br /><img style="width: 342px; height: 357px;" src="http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/images/treatment/massage/enhance_vision.gif" alt="Acupressure for liver and vision enhancement" /> <div align="center">Acupressure for liver and vision enhancement</div><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-34840346931134908822009-05-24T08:23:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.705-07:00Acupressure for hair loss<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyFQ0o1ZdBwu8XC5KnE2iqB7yakIavj0_GCq0E1Thd1ehl85R6qrU2HUHr0ZOpuQQ9zLVS4HHYHySgaYeUrPWusCYQxir4UNmMxGfBpHP9NrnuPGfofKYBpZvcxXpoEb5WbSB331yte0/s1600-h/142.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyFQ0o1ZdBwu8XC5KnE2iqB7yakIavj0_GCq0E1Thd1ehl85R6qrU2HUHr0ZOpuQQ9zLVS4HHYHySgaYeUrPWusCYQxir4UNmMxGfBpHP9NrnuPGfofKYBpZvcxXpoEb5WbSB331yte0/s400/142.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339411662789477570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Stimulating acupressure points will help reduce hair loss.<br /><br />For who have thinning hair, hair loss is a very serious trouble.<br />Hair loss is caused by various factors such as poor food balance and bad shampoo method. The main causes are heredity and psychological stress. Is there any effective acupressure point for stopping such fallen hair?<br />In China, it has been thought that blood raises hair. The deep black hair is a proof whose blood is abundant (because blood carries nutritive substance to hair).<br />Therefore, it is important for the measure against hair loss to improve the flow of the blood of the head first.<br />The acupressure point that has an effect in improving the blood circulation of a head is the “Paihui” located in the top of the head.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paihui</span><br /><br />The “Paihui” is located in the top of the head, at which the extension from a nose crosses the extension top of an ear on either side.<br />Stimulation method<br /><br />Use about ten toothpicks bundled with the rubber band to stimulate the “Paihui.” Also, let's stimulate the portion from which hair tends to fall. And finally please give a stimulus uniformly to the whole head. Generally, perform the above method for 2 to 3 minutes, once a day. Be careful not to damage the head at this time.<br />In addition, it is still more effective if "a head massage" is practiced.<br />Head massage<br /><br />As shown in the figure, with five fingers of one hand, push the “Paihui” and its surroundings lightly in the vertical direction. It is because many acupressure points that have an effect to hair loss exist in the surroundings of the ”Paihui.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-68969140301451798272009-05-19T23:54:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.815-07:00Acupressure and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3Fr0pFS3w9Y5XOat_mKLpbyxxIrmHjBxXhr-5wwN4DL1wqjT3rFxYuGREyYR72OLI6ZdotkgEEdEry47MQionZEhk0gLAdncEEcgi_vjp8XkSAMChOYE1aD_4Wr9HaGRwVcFK6olpuo/s1600-h/470_142371.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3Fr0pFS3w9Y5XOat_mKLpbyxxIrmHjBxXhr-5wwN4DL1wqjT3rFxYuGREyYR72OLI6ZdotkgEEdEry47MQionZEhk0gLAdncEEcgi_vjp8XkSAMChOYE1aD_4Wr9HaGRwVcFK6olpuo/s400/470_142371.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337796087650952386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Let's consider an aspect from the world of the mind. Many researchers believe that inferior diet and poor blood circulation to the brain, cause a large majority of mental problems. Attention deficit disorders and violent behavior, in adolescents and <a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2007/02/acupressure.html">adults</a>,<br />has been treated and remedied through proper diet and thinning of the blood. And, it can all be done without any numbing or dumbing down.<br /><br />If you have<a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2007/10/heart-and-acupressure.html"> blood pressure</a>, or other blood related problems, diet and exercise are a good place to start. But, if you've been there, done that and still have problems, another remedy maybe acupuncture. One of the problems with acupuncture, for some people, is the puncture part. The other problem is in order to make it work, you have to know exactly where to make the puncture. An option is acupuncture's sibling, acupressure. <a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2007/02/acupressure-cure-for-common-diseases.html">Acupressure</a> is something you can do yourself and don't have to have a laser sight to hit the mark. You do have to press hard at times because many of the acupoints are fairly deep in the skin.<br /><br />Someone 4' 11' isn't going to have an acupoint in exactly the same place as someone who's 7' 2". So, just find the general location and feel around. If there's a problem, there'll also be a tender spot. The tender spot is an indication of an energy blockage. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the originators of acupuncture, springtime is the optimum time of year for treating the blood and liver.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-65220955899279462492009-05-10T07:29:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.851-07:00Is Acupressure an Effective Pain Relief Gout Treatment?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPFESUixSPxTVaJcSaVTGYVZC1gs0Cvdqw-mMxwmaXwk-Z7lnc5j71Ol7LsoZxgINNMYNfgNrxUWffjtLb8CSeXEWoOLDyYdrI0LHNRK9CgJ2NZCetES2jxTwAfAhAMHObaeuuSXee_I/s1600-h/a2b2fb0ce7182f64.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPFESUixSPxTVaJcSaVTGYVZC1gs0Cvdqw-mMxwmaXwk-Z7lnc5j71Ol7LsoZxgINNMYNfgNrxUWffjtLb8CSeXEWoOLDyYdrI0LHNRK9CgJ2NZCetES2jxTwAfAhAMHObaeuuSXee_I/s400/a2b2fb0ce7182f64.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334202762504624402" border="0" /></a><br />When suffering from the disorder, the pain relief gout remedies can offer can become one of the most important goals in your life. Though exercise is considered to be a great preventative for gout, it is neither a comfortable nor a practical method for relieving the discomfort that is felt at the time of an attack. Many people are lead to believe, therefore, that medications are their only options in this case.<br /><br />However, if you'd rather use a method that is not based on pharmaceuticals as a pain relief gout treatment, then you may wish to look into alternative and complimentary remedies such as acupressure.<br /><br />Before beginning any therapy, it is wise to speak to your doctor, since you will need to make sure that there isn't any existing condition that would stop you from practicing an alternative therapy such as acupressure.<br /><br />Acupressure itself is a form of <a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2007/09/upper-body-shiatsu-treatment-85-86-87.html">Shiatsu massage</a>. This type of massage is based on ancient Chinese medicine that uses the same concepts as the more commonly recognized treatment of acupuncture.<br /><br />Essentially, Acupressure is based on the belief that there are around 2000 different points on the body that can be manipulated in order to affect the energy flow of the body. Each of the points is located on one of the body's 20 different meridians - the lines along which the energy flows. This energy - also known as Qi - flows between the surface of the body (where the acupressure points are located) inside until it reaches through the internal organs. Manipulating the flow of the Qi by using the pressure points can help a person to achieve an improved balance throughout the body and mind.<br /><br />When the body becomes ill or is injured, an imbalance to the Qi occurs. Acupressure can manipulate the flow of the Qi, directing energy to the imbalanced area so that better healing can be achieved. This can be very effective for releasing muscular tension and increasing blood flow to needy parts of the body - an essential part of pain relief gout success. Once the energy allows healing to accelerate, the balance of the body can be restored.<br /><br />The primary difference between using acupressure and acupuncture for <a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2007/02/low-back-pain-back-point-3-fig.html">pain relief</a> gout treatment is that acupuncture uses needles whereas acupressure simply requires the practitioner use his or her thumbs, fingers, or knuckles in order to apply pressure to the specific points, encouraging circulation to the joint or area affected by the gout.<br /><br />Many gout sufferers report the following benefits when undergoing acupressure:<br /><br />- Pain relief,<br />- Reduced inflammation<br />- Increased circulation<br />- Reduced tension<br />- Better relaxation<br />- Reduced stress<br />- Improved mental health<br /><br />Acupressure for gout pain relief is best administered by a trained professional who will use gentle, yet firm pressure to the correct points on the body, using a knuckle, finger, or thumb. This pressure is held for between fifteen and thirty seconds. It usually feels like quick, jolting sensation that is immediately followed by numbness or a tingling that then dissipates over time. Once the pressure is released, most people feel some immediate pain relief.<br /><br />Between acupressure sessions, many people choose pain relief gout herbal remedies to help the healing process along and treat attacks. Some of the natural treatments that are gaining some attention lately include Juniper berries.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-24587717350597158332009-05-04T08:07:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:13.949-07:00Acupressure for Sciatica(nerve treatment)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNlAwjum4oKU7YDu58Z5kwvmejS5DkegQpGtOL1rq_nKppOc_Vr8BJwGtUjkVDnFCWLL0nbvwRIbsMUjnUh7dCSOqsDzDZQLUMACEFaphVuD-M8wVazdwnJgHZyxHagJhe1Z6iw0lzcI/s1600-h/sciatica.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331986117981619490" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 329px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNlAwjum4oKU7YDu58Z5kwvmejS5DkegQpGtOL1rq_nKppOc_Vr8BJwGtUjkVDnFCWLL0nbvwRIbsMUjnUh7dCSOqsDzDZQLUMACEFaphVuD-M8wVazdwnJgHZyxHagJhe1Z6iw0lzcI/s400/sciatica.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>If acupuncture is a mainstay of sciatica nerve treatment under Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) then acupressure is a closely related to it. The basic principles of acupressure are the same as acupuncture:<br /><br />* Identification of cause of sciatica on the basic principles of yin and yang.<br />* Earmarking pressure points called meridians.<br />* Unblock what is known as Qi, the vital energy force.<br /><br />Acupressure differs from acupuncture only in the procedure adopted to release Qi. Acupuncture involves insertion of needles at the pressure points. Acupressure attempts to achieve the same results by applying consistent pressure at the same meridians.<br /><br />The specialist uses thumbs, fingers and elbows depending upon the amount of pressure required. For sciatica pain it is advised to find the center of the depression at the side of both the buttocks. ‘Hard’ pressure is then applied on both sides simultaneously. It is important that the pressure applied is ‘hard’ since the pressure points lie deep below the skin. The pressure has to be consistent and kept till the count of 15. The idea is to free the sciatic nerve from muscular tension and entrapment.<br /><br />Sciatica pain is a symptom of a disease and not an ailment in its own right. Whether it is chronic, mild or episodic the primary objective of acupressure is to relieve pain before determining the underlying cause. Sciatica pain is mostly caused by the compression of a sciatic nerve root that exits from under the spine and extends along the both legs via the buttocks. The compression can be due to trauma, natural narrowing of the spinal cord or degeneration due to advancing age. Bad postures too can cause a pinched nerve and cause pain to sciatica.<br /><br />Both acupuncture and acupressure specialists recommend additional alternative sciatica remedies to be used in conjunction with these dedicated procedures. One gentle exercise that is particularly recommended is the knee to chest exercise. Lie on the floor and bring your knees to the chest and hold for a while.<br /><br />Alternative therapies have one thing in common – the remedies recommended as part of an alternative approach are all natural and avoid the use of any kind of synthetic products. Due to this one common factor, it has been observed that there are lots of commonalities in alternative sciatica remedies adopted by different therapies. The knee to chest exercise is also one of the exercises that are suggested among others by the yoga experts to relieve sciatica pain. Similarly application of heat on the pressure points is another alternative sciatica remedy that is common to practically all therapies.<br /><br />Besides being holistic and natural in their approach some of the advantages of alternative therapies include:<br /><br />* They are free from side effects.<br />* They do not cost much.<br />* Some of them are easy to follow at home.<br />* They address the root cause rather than suppressing pain temporarily.<br />* Most of them focus on strengthening the body and its immune system.<br />* Alternative therapies like homoeopathy, which involve ingesting naturally prepared remedies, are instrumental in treating certain hidden symptoms of other ailments along with sciatica.<br /><br />There has been a marked increase in the popularity of alternative therapies in the recent years. Acupressure in one among the various alternative remedies that have found favor since it does not require the patient to ingest medication. It should be noted that a serious acupressure treatment should only be performed by a fully certified specialist because sometimes hard pressure applied at the wrong place can lead to complications. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-87936365647888287212009-04-15T23:16:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.048-07:00Acupressure for Breast CancerAcupressure is a medical treatment used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which pressure is applied to specific points on the body where Qi, or energy, tends to stagnate. Left untreated, stagnant energy can lead to a host of medical problems, from minor ailments, such as insomnia and headaches, to diseases, including breast cancer.<br /><br />Practicing acupressure regularly can help prevent breast cancer and its reoccurrence by promoting the smooth flow of energy in the meridians, or energy pathways, that run through the breast area. It is also very effective at lessening the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation by helping the body expel toxins introduced by these treatments. (For information how stagnant energy can lead to breast cancer, please see our introduction to TCM.)<br /><br />In this section, we'll teach you how to massage seven acupoints that are specifically targeted at breast-cancer treatment and prevention.<br /><br />Practicing acupressure<br /><br />When you practice acupressure, don't worry too much about hitting each spot precisely. With these points, massaging the general area can be just as effective as focusing on the exact point. If you're unsure whether the spot you're massaging is correct, widen the area to which you're applying pressure. Usually, you'll find a spot that is especially tender. This means you're in the right place, as these points will be sensitive when energy is stagnant in the area.<br /><br />If you have breast cancer, massage these points daily for at least five minutes each. For general breast-cancer prevention, three to four times a week is sufficient. Most of the acupoints are bilateral, meaning they appear in the same place on both the left and right sides of the body. Of course, if you have suffered any injuries, you should consult your physician before practicing acupressure.<br /><br />To see the greatest health benefits, practice acupressure as often as you can, whenever you can. Massage these points individually every free moment you have. For example, rub the point hegu, which is on the back of your hands, while watching television or waiting for a bus. Or massage the yongquan, which is on the soles of your feet, by rolling a tennis ball under your feet while you sit at your desk. Collectively, these moments add up to a substantial amount of time for self-healing that would otherwise be lost.<br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/1-yongquan-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-55491106268275722272009-04-15T23:15:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.140-07:001. Yongquan breast cancer<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="195"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/k1-1.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="200" height="140" /></td> <td width="15"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p><span style="">The <i>yongquan</i> is located at the exact center of the bottom of each foot. Starting with your left foot, massage this point as deeply as comfortable using your thumb or even a tennis ball—anything you have on hand.</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p><span style="">If you have breast cancer, you should also apply moxibustion to this point. To do this, you'll need a moxibustion stick, which is a stick of tightly rolled dried herbs wrapped in paper (available at most health-food or Asian-food stores). Light one until it starts smoking. It will burn slowly.</span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="195"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/k1-2.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="200" height="140" /></td> <td width="15"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><span style=""> To apply moxibustion to the <i>yongquan</i>, place a thin slice of fresh ginger over the point and hold a lit moxibustion stick a few inches from foot so the heat (not the smoke) penetrates the ginger and drives its essence into this point. Hold for about five minutes on each foot.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/2-guanyuan-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-8327416850622256412009-04-15T23:14:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.236-07:002. Guanyuan breast cancer<p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <i>guanyuan</i> is on the meridian of the conception vessel. Massaging this point can also help relieve menstrual cramps.</span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="195"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn4-1.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="195" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p><span style="">The <i>guanyuan</i> is located the width of four fingers directly below the navel.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="195"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn4-2.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="195" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p><span style=""> Using your palm, massage this point gently by making five small circles in one direction, then five circles in the other direction. Repeat for three to five minutes. </span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="195"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn4-3.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="195" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p><span style="">If you have breast cancer, place a slice of ginger over this point and apply heat from a moxibustion stick for about five minutes.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/3-zhongwan-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-71101597016957947382009-04-15T23:12:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.338-07:003. Zhongwan breast cancer<span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <p>The <i>zhongwan</i> is the entire area from under your breastbone to above your navel. Massaging this area can help strengthen your digestive system and relieve nausea and lack of appetite caused by chemotherapy. </p> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="485"> <tbody><tr> <td height="18"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn12-1a.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="15" height="18"><br /></td> <td height="18"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn12-2.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="15" height="18"><br /></td> <td height="18"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn12-3.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="190" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Massage this area gently by placing one hand on top of the other and slowly making five circles.</p> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="485"> <tbody><tr> <td height="18"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn12-1b.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="15" height="18"><br /></td> <td height="18"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn12-3.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="15" height="18"><br /></td> <td height="18"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/rn12-2.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="190" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Reverse direction and make five more circles. Repeat this routine for about five minutes. </p> </span><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/4-dabao-acupressure-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-57150559548858034862009-04-15T23:07:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.434-07:004. Dabao acupressure breast cancer treatment<p><span style="">The <i>dabao</i> is on the meridian of the spleen. Its clinical name is SP-21. Massaging this point can strengthen the digestive system and relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.</span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="150"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/sp21-1.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p><span style="">The <i>dabao</i> is a full hand's width under the armpit on the side of the rib cage. </span> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="150"><br /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="150"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/sp21-2.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><span style="">Use your palm to massage this point slowly and gently for about five minutes, starting with your left side. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/5-hegu-breast-cancer-acupressure.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-75483317816222550802009-04-15T23:06:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.532-07:005. Hegu breast cancer acupressure<p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <i>hegu </i>is on the meridian of the large intestine. Massaging this area stimulates the energy of the stomach, large intestine, and lung. </span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/li4-1.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="190" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p>The <i>hegu</i> is located on the back of each hand where the bones of the thumb and index finger meet. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><br /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/li4-2.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="190" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p>Use your thumb to massage this point as deeply as comfortable, making a small circle for about five minutes.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><br /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/li4-3.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="190" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top">Continue massaging down the side of the index-finger bone, toward the first knuckle. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/6-taichong-acupressure-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-92155902226750634452009-04-15T23:05:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.675-07:006. Taichong acupressure breast cancer<p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The <i>taichong</i> is on the meridian of the liver.</span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/lr3-1.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="190" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p>The <i>taichong</i> is on the top of each foot in the crook where the big toe bone meets the second toe bone (analogous to the <a href="http://breastcancer.com/self-care/acupressure/hegu/"> <i>hegu</i></a> on the hand).</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><br /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/lr3-2.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="190" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p>Massage this point with your thumb as deeply as is comfortable, starting with the left side, for about five minutes.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><br /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/lr3-3.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="190" height="150" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top">Continue along the second toe until you reach the tip. You may feel some pain; this means you are in the right spot and are unblocking stagnation in your liver meridian.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/7-jianjing-acupressure-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Page</span></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825039889558098712.post-43756778959319824642009-04-15T22:57:00.000-07:002012-04-17T14:20:14.780-07:007. Jianjing acupressure breast cancer<p><span style="">The <i>jianjing</i> is on the meridian of the gall bladder. Its clinical name is GB-21. </span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="150"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/gb21-1.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"> <p><span style="">The <i>jianjing</i> is located on top of each shoulder, exactly halfway between the neck and the shoulder bone.</span> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="150"><br /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="150"><img src="http://breastcancer.com/i/acupressure/gb21-2.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="150" height="190" /></td> <td width="1"><br /></td> <td valign="top"><span style="">Use your fingers to massage this point as deeply as is comfortable, starting with your left shoulder. Be sure to massage both sides.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://aaaokay.blogspot.com/2009/04/acupressure-for-breast-cancer.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Home</span></span></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Acupressure treatment for breast cancer 7th stage, cancer in the breast are very dangerous.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1