Acupressure for Breast Cancer

Acupressure 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.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.)In this section,...

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1. Yongquan breast cancer

The yongquan 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. 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. To apply moxibustion to the yongquan, place a thin...

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2. Guanyuan breast cancer

The guanyuan is on the meridian of the conception vessel. Massaging this point can also help relieve menstrual cramps. The guanyuan is located the width of four fingers directly below the navel. 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. If you have breast cancer, place a slice of ginger over this point and apply heat from a moxibustion stick for about five minutes.Next...

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3. Zhongwan breast cancer

The zhongwan 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. Massage this area gently by placing one hand on top of the other and slowly making five circles. Reverse direction and make five more circles. Repeat this routine for about five minutes. Next P...

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4. Dabao acupressure breast cancer treatment

The dabao 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. The dabao is a full hand's width under the armpit on the side of the rib cage. Use your palm to massage this point slowly and gently for about five minutes, starting with your left side. Next P...

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5. Hegu breast cancer acupressure

The hegu is on the meridian of the large intestine. Massaging this area stimulates the energy of the stomach, large intestine, and lung. The hegu is located on the back of each hand where the bones of the thumb and index finger meet. Use your thumb to massage this point as deeply as comfortable, making a small circle for about five minutes. Continue massaging down the side of the index-finger bone, toward the first knuckle. Next P...

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6. Taichong acupressure breast cancer

The taichong is on the meridian of the liver. The taichong is on the top of each foot in the crook where the big toe bone meets the second toe bone (analogous to the hegu on the hand). Massage this point with your thumb as deeply as is comfortable, starting with the left side, for about five minutes. 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.Next ...

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7. Jianjing acupressure breast cancer

The jianjing is on the meridian of the gall bladder. Its clinical name is GB-21. The jianjing is located on top of each shoulder, exactly halfway between the neck and the shoulder bone. Use your fingers to massage this point as deeply as is comfortable, starting with your left shoulder. Be sure to massage both sides.HomeAcupressure treatment for breast cancer 7th stage, cancer in the breast are very dangero...

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Acupressure Bands

Non Invasive Acupressure Bands Reduce Sickness In Chemo PatientsMore evidence that acupressure wrist bands ‘Sea-Band’ may relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea for cancer patientsIn a recent study[1] conducted by researchers from the Radiotherapy and Oncology department of the San Gerardo Hospital – Monza (Italy), 70% of patients undergoing chemotherapy found their related sickness improved whilst wearing Sea-Band during and after their treatment.Recent studies have shown that approximately 60% of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy will experience related nausea. However, despite the availability of anti-emetic (anti-sickness) drugs, post-chemotherapy...

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Acupressure the New Cure for Acid Reflux

Acupressure is acupuncture without the use of needles. By applying pressure to the acupoints prescribed by ancient Chinese medicine, specific organs and areas of the body may be successfully treated. With this science, the energy of the meridian system called Yin, Yang and Qi is brought into alignment, allowing the body to heal itself.Traditional Chinese acupuncture has been used to treat digestive disorders for over two thousand years. Recent studies suggest that acupuncture, acupressure and electrical acupoint stimulation applied to Pericardium 6 (P6) reduce relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Relaxation of the LES is the major...

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