Acupressure
has been used to reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting in children.
Acupressure
also reduces nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Acupressure
can be done anywhere without special equipment.
You can treat
yourself safely with acupressure, as long as you follow the guidelines
of a professional acupressure practitioner.
Correctly
performed, acupressure increases circulation, reduces tension and pain
and enables the body to relax.
Acupressure
strengthens the immune system and promotes wellness.
Acupressure
should be applied slowly and gently. Applying it too quickly or vigorously
can do some damage, especially in the abdominal area.
Special care
and caution is needed in the case of a pregnant woman or in treating
a person with burns, infections and recent injuries.
Acupressure
is more effective than physical therapy for the majority of patients
with low back pain.
Ear acupressure
can be used to reduce stress and anxiety.
Acupressure
is used to reduce fear and anxiety in trauma victims and in pre-operative
care.
Acupressure
can be used to treat all these conditions:
Tension Headaches
Migraine Headaches
Jaw Pain, Toothache, Earache
Neck and Shoulder Pain
Wrist, Hand, Arm pain
Backache, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot pain
Colds, Flu, Sore throat, Sinus Infection, Loss of Voice
Allergies
Anxiety Attacks and Nervousness
Depression
Insomnia
Fainting
Hiccoughs
Improve Memory and Concentration
Angina, Heart Palpitations and High Blood Pressure
Constipation, Diarrhea, Heartburn and Stomachache
PMS and Painful Periods, Hot Flashes, Pregnancy Discomfort, Morning
Sickness
Bed-wetting, Incontinence, Urinary retention
Nose bleeding, Itching, Asthma, Decreased Libido, Hangover
Here are
a couple acupressure tips you can try:
For headaches
and muscle or joint pain, press the fleshy part of your hand between
your thumb and index finger. Hold for this for one minute, then repeat
on the other hand.
For low-back
pain, lie on your back, with your feet elevated on a sofa or chair.
Place two tennis balls under your lower back on either side of your
spine. (I got cheap tennis balls in the dog toy department.) Stay in
this position for one minute or sooner if it becomes uncomfortable.
For knee
pain, put a tennis ball on a pillow, then place your leg over it so
the ball is pushing into the crease behind your knee. Find the sensitive
spot just below your kneecap and slightly to the outside of the shinbone.
Press into it gently with your fingertips for about one minute.