In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is linked to the belief that disease is caused by disruptions to the flow of energy, or qi, in the body. Acupuncture stimulates points on or under the skin called acupuncture points or acupressure points, releasing this qi. The qi then travels throug...
GV 20. GV 20 (Governing Vessel 20 or “Hundred Convergences”) is a pressure pointon the top of your head. You can find it in the middle of your head by imagining a line going from ear to ear. You can massage or press this point to lower blood pressure, treat dizziness, or just ...
There is no individual pressure point to relieve shoulder pain. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that looks at the whole body, and any individual pain in relation to the whole picture. The pressure points unique to your back pain would be different than those for someone else - it would ta...
In Western medicine, the area of skin covering this pressure point is linked to the diaphragm through nerves. Another part of acupressure is deep breathing. While you press, you need to take slow, deep breaths. This might be part of the reason acupressure helps with hiccups. Controlling your...
Acupressure for nausea Acupressure is a type of massage where you push on certain spots of your body called acupoints. The pressure point P-6, also called Neiguan, is thought to help ease nausea. P-6 is by your wrist on the inside of your arm. To find the spot, hold your arm in ...
The emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative to the traditional treatment for healingpainand emotional distress. EFT is commonly referred to as tapping or psychological acupressure. EFT uses the fingertips to stimulate energy points in the body. Gary Craig, the master brain behind EFT, ...
Stimulation at certain points on these meridian pathways (known as acupuncture or acupressure points) is thought to improve the flow of energy and bring balance back to the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, that is done by using needles or by applying physical pressure. In Tapping, we use...
Also, applying acupressure on the hand or the feet can cure the ailments of different parts of the body. Hence, this therapy is a very compact healing process that addresses the everyday issues that experience inside the body. In certain cases, depending on the ailment, Sujok involves ...
Morning sickness can start early in your pregnancy, often between 4 and 9 weeks, and typically doesn’t last past your first trimester. However, your particular experience may be different, as each person's pregnancy is unique. Morning sickness is a very commonpregnancy symptom, and it can ha...
Trigger point massage is a well-known type of massage that is focused on applying pressure to painful areas. This massage is used to treat tension or injuries from over-working muscles.Shiatsu is a Japanese kind of acupressure massage. Harold Dull, a San Francisco native, studied the practice...