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Acupressure

Acupressure

History
• A traditional Chinese Medicine that was performed by Buddhist and Taoist during the late 2600 B.C.
• During the Han Dynasty, Physicians used it for physical, surgical and herbal treatment.
• 1930’s traditional Chinese Medicine was outlaw, due to China’s progression into Modern Science.
• 1960’s traditional Chinese Medicine resumed its teaching and soon later spread to around Asia, Europe and North America.

What is Acupressure?
• Ancient healing art
• Natural Alternative Therapy
• Involves using the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points called acupuncture points.
• Helps release muscular tension.
• Promotes blood circulation.
• Assists the body’s life force energy (known as Chi, Qi or Ki) to aid healing.

Different Methods of Acupressure
• Asian Bodywork Therapy - Treatment of the human mind body and spirit.
• Chiropractor - Increases the circulation of blood and healing energy through the spinal column.
• Massage Therapy - Common used Acupressure to relax the body and relieve stress.
• Stress Relief - Allow blood to flow freely, and toxins to be released and eliminated during stress.
• Reflexology - Stimulates the nerve endings of the hands and feet, which sends healing messages to all parts of the body

Advantages of Acupressure
• Relieves pain: Headaches, Backaches, Neck Pain, Insomnia, Colds & Flus, Knee Pain, Arthritis, Depression and etc…
• Balancing the Body.
• Maintaining good Health.
• Reduces tension and increases circulation.
• Enables the body to relax deeply.
• Strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.

Criticism of Acupressure
• Relies on the conceptual framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which some scholars have characterized as pseudoscientific.
• No physically verifiable anatomical or histological basis for the existence of acupuncture points and meridians.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine is a prescientific system that continues to have...