Acupressure is an alternative and natural way of treating many emotional and physical disorders.

Acupressure doesnt require any visit to a professional and can be performed also by a layperson. The
techniques of acupressure are simple and easy to learn. Learning basic knowledge about acupressure
therapy can help you start this alternative therapy with ease and confidence yourself. You may need the
guidance of a practitioner to perform acupressure therapy for first few sessions. Today we are learning
about what are the meridions and how we can locate acupoints
Acupressure is an alternative and natural way of treating many emotional and physical disorders.
Acupressure doesnt require any visit to a professional and can be performed also by a layperson. The
techniques of acupressure are simple and easy to learn. Learning basic knowledge about acupressure
therapy can help you start this alternative therapy with ease and confidence yourself. You may need the
guidance of a practitioner to perform acupressure therapy for first few sessions.
Today we are learning about what are the meridians and how we can locate acupoints.
In acupressure therapy certain points on the body are manipulated in order to regulate the energies of the
body. These points of manipulation are called acupressure points, acupoints, or pressure points. A normal
acupoint is a special point at a channel. A human body has twelve normal channels and eight strange
channels. There are 361 normal acupoints along 14 channels that include 12 channels.
The names of these two strange channels are Ren Channel and Du Channel. All of the acupoints are on
12 channels. All of the acupoints have fixed location on a human body.
The human body channels energy (chi) along meridians, or pathways. These meridians have both yin and
yang components, based on the direction of the energy flow on the body. Chi (pronounced chee, also
spelled qi or ki in Japanese shiatsu) is the fundamental life energy, and it travels through the body in

channels called meridians. There are 12 major meridians in the body that transport chi, corresponding to
the 12 main organs categorized by Chinese medicine.
What are
themeridians
?
The meridians are channels which
are 20-50 mill microns in diameter.
They have a thin membranous wall
and are filled with a transparent,
colorless fluid. Each of the main
meridians intricately develops
subsidiary branches, some of which
supply adjacent areas with energy
while others ultimately reach the
surface of the skin. The places at
which the branches reach the skin`s
surface are the acupuncture and
pressure points. Several channels
may converge at one point; therefore
it is possible to affect several
meridians at one time. The meridians
cannot be seen with the human eye but scientists have been able to precisely map these energy channels
or meridians using sensitive electronic instrumentation.
In addition, there are two single meridians following the midline of the body, one at the front and the other
along the spine. Many points are distributed along the meridians. These points are essentially transformer
stations through which bio-energy flows into the muscle structure to allow organized activity to take place.
In disease, imbalances develop in these energy flows, causing some of the transformer points to become
irritated or congested. This results in pain or weakness in the surrounding muscles. Stimulating these
points with special needles (acupuncture) or pressure (acupressure) helps to normalize impaired
conditions. In addition, you may use electro-acupuncture to treat points with a weak DC current. Electroacupuncture instruments are relatively cheap and easy to use.

These meridians have both yin and yang components, based on the direction of the energy flow on the
body. Chi (pronounced chee, also spelled qi or ki in Japanese shiatsu) is the fundamental life energy, and
it travels through the body in channels called meridians. There are 12 major meridians in the body that
transport chi, corresponding to the 12 main organs categorized by Chinese medicine.
The meridians are channels which are 20-50 mill microns in diameter. They have a thin membranous wall
and are filled with a transparent, colorless fluid. Each of the main meridians intricately develops subsidiary
branches, some of which supply adjacent areas with energy while others ultimately reach the surface of
the skin. The places at which the branches reach the skin`s surface are the acupuncture and pressure
points. Several channels may converge at one point; therefore it is possible to affect several meridians at
one time. The meridians cannot be seen with the human eye but scientists have been able to precisely
map these energy channels or meridians using sensitive electronic instrumentation.
In addition, there are two single meridians following the midline of the body, one at the front and the other
along the spine. Many points are distributed along the meridians. These points are essentially transformer
stations through which bio-energy flows into the muscle structure to allow organized activity to take place.
In disease, imbalances develop in these energy flows, causing some of the transformer points to become
irritated or congested. This results in pain or weakness in the surrounding muscles. Stimulating these
points with special needles (acupuncture) or pressure (acupressure) helps to normalize impaired
conditions. In addition, you may use electro-acupuncture to treat points with a weak DC current. Electroacupuncture instruments are relatively cheap and easy to use.
How to find or locate acupressure
points?
There are many online sites
with images showing the position of
acupoints and meridians on the body.
After getting the body or body part
image, you can get an idea of the
location of a specific point.
You can work most of the important acupoints by simply searching them out with your fingers. As you
press into these areas, you are looking for the tenderest or tense areas. When you find them, squeeze or
press gently but firmly in the area until you feel a change in the pain response, then move on. Even

acupuncturists palpate an area for a tender spot for more accurate point location during acupuncture
treatments. Points are typically in a dip rather than a bony protrusion.
Tip: If a point is sore, it needs work. You should feel sour or numb, but not knife-cut like pain when
pressing. The acupoints are usually between or beside the bones and tendons or ligaments, on in a
depression, never on the bones or blood vessels. If a point is not sore, leave it alone.
Finger pressure will work but most people get a better Healing Response using acupressure tools. They
allow more pressure to be applied with less work, stress and potential damage to the massager. If a point
is very sore, press only as hard as you can tolerate do not overdo it this is not a contest.
Light pressure for a longer period will give you the same results. Some people who are larger or less
sensitive than others, may need more pressure to activate the healing response.
In Chinese medicine, the body is measured by cun (pronounced soon) which is a unit that equals the
width of the patients thumb. The four fingers of the hand laid flat equal three cun.
Acu-Point Locations Abbreviations

HT-Heart Channel

SI-Small Intestine Channel

TB or SJ-Triple Burner Channel

Per or HP-Pericardium Channel

KI-Kidney Channel

BL-Bladder Channel

LV-Liver Channel

GB-Gallbladder Channel

LU-Lung Channel

LI-Large Intestine Channel

SP-Spleen Channel

ST-Stomach Channel

Ren-Ren Mai Channel

Learn the basics of acupressure at home:

Visit free websites such as Acupressureonline.org. You can get basic instructions for
differentacupressure techniques. Read books about acupressure. Most have detailed illustrations and can
show you how to find potent points for treating hundreds of ailments.
Watch instructional videos on acupressure. You can purchase them at any health food store or watch
them for free on Youtube.com.

Today we are learning about what are the meridians and how we can
locate acupoints.
ABC of Tuina (Acupressure)
Tuina (Acupressure) is a curing method of sickness and pain by using the fingers, palms,
etc. to push down, or to move on the acupoints and the channels (meridians) in many
different ways. A normal acupoint is a special point at a channel. A human body has twelve
normal channels and eight strange channels. There are 361 normal acupoints along 14
channels that include 12 normal channels and two strange channels. The names of these
two strange channels are Ren Channel and Du Channel. There are more than 400 strange
and irregular acupoints. All of the normal acupoints are on 14 channels. All of the strange
and irregular acupoints are not on any channels. All of the normal acupoints and strange
acupoints have fixed location on a human body. They have no relationship with race and
sex. All of the channels, normal acupoints and a part of strange acupoints are published.
Other part of strange acupoints and all of the irregular acupoints are not published. They
are passed and taught to a few students chosen by a senior Chinese tuina doctor. All of the
irregular acupoints do not have a fixed location on a human body. Even at present, a part of
the best tuina doctors and Chinese traditional medical doctors are not trained from any
colleges or universities, they are taught privately by the senior doctors for more than five
years.
Tuina was developed based on Chinese massage and the classically Chinese medicine theory
including the channels and the acupoints of a human body. A good massage worker, who
does not know the channels or the points, may let somebody be relaxed, be comfortable, be
recovery from tired, be released from a small pain. A good acupressure therapist will not
refuse to use the Chinese massage methods. The difference is that an acupressure therapist

spends the most time on the acupoints. Acupressure may deal with many sicknesses that
may cause a headache for the modern doctors. The acupuncture has no relationship with
the massage. A needle is used by an acupuncturist. An acupuncturist may tell you that the
acupressure methods need much more time. It is true. An acupressure therapist has to
work on more than five to one hundred times than an acupuncturist. The patients of an
acupressure therapist feel relaxed, safety. There is no risk. The patients take risk from an
acupuncturist. The most people may feel nervous or be afraid when he or she knows that a
shining and long needle, which was made of the stainless steel, will punch in his or her
body. Some acupoints, which are banned from punching in of a needle, may only be touched
by the method of Acupressure. For some patients, who have a slow or a small sickness, the
Acupressure is the best choice. For some serious or critical situation of sickness, only the
acupuncture is the sole choice.
Some advanced Wushu or Qigong Masters and their students know the methods of
acupressure. They have to use these methods for recovering from the injury or the sickness.
Acupressure is used for curing the sickness or the injury. Therefore, the number one rule of
an Acupressure therapist is never to hurt a patient. Starting from slow, soft touch, let the
patient know that you will be friendly to him or her. When you working on the acupoints,
you need gradually increase the power, with the rhythm and the time. You need control your
power, to let it bringing a cure instead of pain. From watching, asking, and feeling of the
touch, you need vary your power and change the acupoints for the different people, who
have the same injury or the same sickness. The power has to be combined with smooth and
consistency.
The development of the massage will finally reach the point of using the methods of the
Tuina. In China, many advanced Chinese massage workers are the same as the Tuina
therapists. They know that wrong acupoints or wrong way used in massage may let other
body feeling uncomfortable or even coursing some problems. A new generation of the Tuina
therapists is growing up now in China. They can use any of the following or any combined
methods, i.e., Chinese massage, Tuina, acupuncture, Chi Kung (i.e., qigong), the Chinese
herbs and the Chinese medicines.
Tuina, acupuncture and qigong (chi-kung) have very close relationship with the Chinese
traditional medical theory, which has more than five thousand years' history. The channels
and the acupoints are a part of this theory. The western medical theory said that the human
body and the organs are controlled by a nerve system that includes a brain. One measure of
the health is related with an immune system. The function of an immune system is
independent of the brain or the nerve system. In another word, the brain or the nerve
system is helpless if the function of the immune system is very low. The Chinese traditional
medical theory told us that the channels and the acupoints have very close relationship with
any part of the human body, the organs, the nerve system, the immune system and any
other systems. When any one acupoint is stimulated, the signal of the stimulation will go
through the main and small channels to a specific organ, or a system, or a part of the body
including a muscle for changing their status of Yin and Yang. It may build a new balance.
The channels and the acupoints are the new system of the human body for the western
doctors. Modern scientists including the Chinese and the western doctors are still working on
trying to find why acupuncture, Acupressure and qigong have the power of the curing and
the healing. The Chinese and the western scientists found that the 14 channels and the
acupoints might be revealed by modern scientific equipment. It approved the Chinese

traditional medical theory, which was found more than five thousand years ago.
Normal meridians () (Note: Here --- means go to. It is a one way of Qis moving)
1 The lung channel of hand taiyin --2 The large intestine channel of hand yangming --3 The stomach channel of foot yangming --4 The spleen channel of foot taiyin --5 The heart channel of hand shaoyin --6 The small intestine channel of hand taiyang --7 The urinary bladder channel of foot taiyang --8 The kidney channel of foot shaoyin --9 The pericardium channel of hand jueyin --10 The sanjiao channel of hand shaoyang --11 The gall bladder channel of foot shaoyang --12 The liver channel of foot jueyin.
Extra meridians ():
1 Ren channel, 2 Du channel, 3 Chong channel, 4 Dai channel, 5 Yinwei channel, 6 Yangwei
channel, 7 Yinqiao channel, 8 Yangqiao channel.

Learn Basic Acupressure Therapy

Techniques - How to Prefrom Acupressure
Therapy?
Amera Khanam
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After learning to locate acupressure points we need to learn basic acupressure therapy techniques. This
article explains the basic acupressure therapy techniques and the ways to perform it. Acupressure
massage therapy stimulates and activates the bodys own energies to help fight illness and restore
harmony. Some of the Acupressure points are significant as they relate to a specific part of the body while
others are more general in their effect. Acupressure is usually given in a similar fashion to traditional
massage. Points on the body are massaged using finger or thumb, and sometimes a blunt object, in a
fairly rapid circular motion with a medium pressure. Massages last between 5 and 15 minutes. Some of
the most common techniques are: Rubbing, Kneading, Percussion and Vibration. Fingers, hands, elbows,
knees and feet are often used to massage other parts of the body. Dr H Bhojraj, a scientist-healer in
Bangalore, says: "Not many people realise that ailments can be cured through a simple system of touch -

by applying and releasing pressure on specific meridian spots of the body that are known to be linked with
the activity of various organs. We encourage our patients to heal themselves and we teach them how to
keep illness at bay with this natural therapy based on scientific principles."
After learning to locate acupressure points we need to learn basic acupressure therapy techniques. This
article explains the basic acupressure therapy techniques and the ways to perform it.
Acupressure massage therapy stimulates and activates the bodys own energies to help fight illness and
restore harmony. Some of the Acupressure points are significant as they relate to a specific part of the
body while others are more general in their effect.
Acupressure is usually given in a similar fashion to traditional massage. Points on the body are massaged
using finger or thumb, and sometimes a blunt object, in a fairly rapid circular motion with a medium
pressure. Massages last between 5 and 15 minutes. Some of the most common techniques are:

Rubbing,

Kneading,

Percussion and

Vibration

Fingers, hands, elbows, knees and feet are often used to massage other parts of the body.
Dr H Bhojraj, a scientist-healer in Bangalore, says: "Not many people realize that ailments can be cured
through a simple system of touch - by applying and releasing pressure on specific meridian spots of the
body that are known to be linked with the activity of various organs. We encourage our patients to heal
themselves and we teach them how to keep illness at bay with this natural therapy based on scientific
principles."
Use prolonged finger pressure directly on the point; gradual, steady, penetrating pressure for
approximately three minutes is ideal. Each point will feel somewhat different when you press it; some
points feel tense, while others are often sore or ache when pressed.
Acupressure techniques: Pressing and reducing points:

There are two ways that acupressure points are manipulated: pressing (reinforcing) andreducing them.
To press points, use something blunt. Usually the fingers are used to press, but for many points the
fingers may be a bit too thick, so you'd have to press quite long and firmly. Ideal would be something 3 to
4 mm thick, like a (preferably used) pencil eraser that's
on the other side of a pencil. Some
points can be pressed using a
fingernail.
Pressing points for less than half a
second can already have a
distinguishable effect. So for just
trying out a point you could press it
only briefly. To get a full effect
however, pressure should be applied
for at least half a minute, but
preferably longer. One to two minutes
should do.
To reduce a point: Turn a finger over it in counter-clockwise direction, also for one to two minutes. (What
happens when you do this is explained in "What m
anipulation of points brings about.") Clicking on the picture of points that need to be reduced displays a
video showing how this is performed .

If you're weakened (from age, disease or whatever), be sure to not reduce points more often then
necessary. You could also additionally press these points for a few seconds.

Do a point on both sides of the body.

When you are not feeling any effects from pressing points, several things may be the case. You
may not be pressing on the exact right spot (acupuncture points are about 0.5 mm diameter, so
you'll have to be precise). Try different spots around the location you first tried.

You shouldn't press lightly,

but you shouldn't hurt
yourself either. Also, don't
press for just a few seconds
(although if you're very
sensitive you might already
notice effects then).

Acupressure can be
performed sitting, standing or
lying down.

Press the point (with strong

pressure until you begin to

feel the pain) and count to 10-12 seconds. Then release the pressure for 1 second. Press again
on the same point and count 10-12 seconds once again. Release pressure once again. Repeat
this one more time. So, basically, each point receives a total pressure of about 35 seconds with 1
second breaks after every 10-12 seconds.

Always use the thumb to press the points. It is important that the thumb faces the body i.e. the
pressure is directed towards the body.

If the points are located on both arm/legs in symmetry, always do the points on both sides of the
body.

You should not eat or drink anything (not even water) 1/2 hour before/after doing the points.

Each sequence of points should be done REGULARLY 3 times/day with at least 3 hour gaps in
between (emergencies are an exception). So, it would be perfect to do the points once in the
morning, then in the afternoon, and finally at night. Irregularity in doing the points or doing the
points only once or twice will not help at all. All your efforts will be in vain.

How much pressure should one apply to bring about the desired effects? A general
guideline to follow is that the pressure should be firm enough so that it "hurts well" - in other
words, something between pleasant, firm pressure and outright pain.

The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply If you feel extreme (or
increasing) sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between
pain and pleasure. Acupressure is not meant to increase your tolerance of pain, so do not think of
it as a test of endurance. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful. Usually,
however, if you firmly hold the point long enough (up to 2 minutes using the middle finger with
your index and ring fingers on either side as support), the pain will diminish.
Note that sometimes when you hold a point, you'll feel pain in another part of your body This
phenomenon is called referred pain and indicates that those areas are related. You should press
points in these related areas as well to release blockages.
The middle finger is the longest and strongest of your fingers and is best suited for applying selfacupressure. The thumb is strong, too, but often lacks sensitivity If you find that your hand is
generally weak or hurt s when you apply finger pressure, you can use the knuckles or your fist or
other tools, such as an avocado pit, a golf ball, or a pencil eraser.
Words of caution: Do not use acupressure to replace standard emergency procedures or
licenced medical treatment. Acupressure should be used as a complementary therapy. Check
with a specialist before opting for treatment
According the WHO restrictions, don't perform acupressure/acupuncture just before or within 20
minutes after heavy exercise, a large meal, or bathing.
Related: www.eclecticenergies.com (image source as well)

ACUPRESSURE & MERIDIAN THERAPY

by Walter Last
The human body has a bio-energy-circulation system similar to the bloodcirculation system. The bio-energy flows along 12 main meridians, or
channels. These are symmetrical on each side of the body, each pair being
related to a specific organ.
In addition, there are two single meridians following the midline of the body,
one at the front and the other along the spine. Many points are distributed
along the meridians. These points are essentially transformer stations through
which bio-energy flows into the muscle structure to allow organized activity to
take place.
In disease, imbalances develop in these energy flows, causing some of the
transformer points to become irritated or congested. This results in pain or
weakness in the surrounding muscles. Stimulating these points with special
needles (acupuncture) or pressure (acupressure) helps to normalize impaired
conditions. In addition, you may use electro-acupuncture to treat points with a
weak DC current. Electro-acupuncture instruments are relatively cheap and
easy to use.
Try to find tender points by pressing with a thumb or finger in a circular motion
around the area indicated for each point on the charts of the meridians. For
treatment concentrate on the most painful spots, pressing them frequently as
explained for reflexology in Chapter 2. Generally, the pain decreases after
some time of pressing, but should it increase instead, then interrupt the
treatment for several days.
Tender pressure points may stem from either a local condition or a problem in
the main organ associated with that particular meridian; also, the pain may be
referred from a more distant body part connected to the same meridian. There
is, of course, an interaction between these different areas.
When the main organ is inflamed, most points along its meridian will be
tender. The points especially useful for diagnosing and treating the organ
directly are located around the ankles and wrists. They are called 'sourcepoints'. Further source-points are situated along the bladder meridian close to
the spine, and also as local-points on various meridians near the target organ.
Rules for Selecting Points
The following general rules are useful for selecting points for treatment.

1. Points above the knees or elbows reflect mainly local conditions, while those
below these joints reflect local as well as distant conditions at other parts of the
meridian.
2. Generally, the closer the points are to the fingertips or toes, the closer to the
other end of the meridian will be the related sphere of influence.
3. For acute, painful conditions treat mainly distant-points, for chronic conditions
add local-points.

This means, for example, that if you wish to treat an acute eye or ear pain you
select points near the toes and fingers, while to treat shoulders and hips you
move close to the elbows or knees. For a more chronic condition you press in
addition the tender spots around the ears and eyes, and hips and shoulders.
You may also add points of other meridians that have a direct relationship to
the problem. Eye problems, for example, are often associated with poor
kidney and liver functions. Therefore, some points of these organs may be
treated as well.
Furthermore, the points at the shoulders, the shoulder blades and the base of
the neck control the circulation to the arms and hands; while the points at the
hips, the buttocks and around the base of the spine control the circulation to
the legs and feet. Therefore, treat poor circulation, numbness and pain in the
extremities by pressing the points in the indicated control areas.
Frequently, the pressure points of a pair of meridians will be more sensitive on
one side of the body than on the other side. This indicates an imbalance in the
energy flows. The meridian with the more tender points requires sedation,
relaxation and withdrawal of energy, while its counterpart on the
Instead of needling or pressing acupuncture-points, you may place the north
pole of a small magnet on a point for stimulation or the south pole for
sedation.
MERIDIAN THERAPY
A main problem in healing is the balancing of the energy flows. Usually, this
balancing occurs unrecognised as a by-product of other successful
treatments. However, healing can be initiated and accelerated by deliberately
treating the meridians with the express purpose of balancing.
A useful method for this is to follow the outline of a meridian (see the Meridian
Chart below), with one finger or with several fingers held closely together.
Following a meridian in the normal flow direction is strengthening, while

tracing in the opposite direction will weaken and sedate the meridian. The
results of these tracings may be checked with muscle testing.
In order to perform a meridian tracement, pause with your fingers for a
moment at the starting-point; then follow the meridian in a quiet, fluent motion.
The fingers should be close to the body. They may touch the skin or clothing
but do not actually need to touch. It is enough to remain within about 5 cm of
the actual course of the meridian.
Start by energising your hands. If you are experienced in working with
energies you may just do that with your imagination, otherwise shake your
hands for about ten seconds and during the actual tracing try to feel or
imagine feeling energy streaming out of the tips of your fingers. Related
meridians on both sides may be traced simultaneously. In repeated tracings
move the hands back to the starting-point in a wide sweep to avoid following
the meridian in the reverse direction. At the end of each tracement lightly flick
the fingers to remove any accumulated negative energy.
You may trace all the main meridians once or several times daily, or you may
concentrate on the meridians most in need of improvement. Important
meridians may be traced repeatedly during the day for 20 times or more. The
strengthening effect may be increased if after several tracings you do a
muscle-tensing exercise, Taking a deep breath while tensing your whole body
and then relaxing it during exhalation.
The meridian system allows us to understand why many disease symptoms
appear in certain body parts when the originating cause is a weak or inflamed
organ in another location. The diagrams show only the surface courses of the
meridians; inside the body each one is connected to its associated organ. In
this way the deranged energy pattern of an organ is easily transmitted to other
body parts along the course of the meridian.
Diseases of the ear, migraine and hip problems can now be seen energy-wise
to be associated with the gall bladder. Arthritis of the hip, therefore, is often a
gall bladder problem, while arthritis of the shoulders may have its cause in the
intestines. Gout, affecting the big toes, stems from the liver, while swollen
ankles are related to the kidneys. See the enclosed Table of Meridian-Disease
Relationships.
Furthermore, each organ-meridian system has a two-hour period of maximum
activity, and a period of minimum activity 12 hours later. An inflamed organ is

often more painful during its active period, while a weak system should not be
stressed during low periods.
In acupuncture books you may find different names for two of the meridians.
The circulation meridian is also called the pericardium meridian, while the
gland meridian may be called the triple-warmer meridian.
While pulse diagnosis is the expert Chinese way of determining the energy
balance of the meridians, you may often be able to judge by the kind of
diseases or symptoms present. Generally, overacidity, pain and inflammation
along the course of a meridian or in its target organ call for sedation, while
coldness and weakness call for stimulation.
According to Chinese teachings, some interesting characteristics are
associated with the meridians of the kidneys and liver. Weak kidney meridians
are indicated by a lack of will and sexual impulse, and furthermore by
negativity, unease, timidity and impatience. In the case of an overactive
kidney meridian, on the other hand, the energy level is abnormally high and
you cannot stop working.
The liver is similar. A weak meridian shows itself in dizziness, a clumsy walk,
easily tiring eyes and a short temper. An overactive liver meridian causes
excessive excitability, crying moods and a compulsion to continue working.
According to Chinese traditions, the main organs and their meridians are also
associated with different emotions. An excessive amount of these emotions
can damage the associated organs, while a disease of these organs may, in
time, lead to excessive displays of these emotions.
Accordingly, anger is associated with the liver; excessive laughter and
gayness, but also fright, with the heart; worry and emotional tension with the
spleen and pancreas; grief, sorrow and negativity with the lungs; and fear and
timidity with weak kidneys.
MERIDIAN - DISEASE RELATIONSHIPS
Meridian with the time of
maximum activity

Associated symptoms

Bladder (B) 3-5 p m.

bladder problems, headache, eye diseases, neck and

back problems, pain along the back of the leg

Circulation (C) 7-9p.m.

poor circulation, angina, palpitation, diseases of the

sexual glands and organs, irritability, pain along the

course of the meridian
Conception (Co)

diseases of the urogenital system, hernia, cough,

breathing difficulties, breast problems

Gall bladder (G) 11 p.m.-I

a.m.

Gall bladder problems, ear diseases, migraine, hip

problems, dizziness, pain along the meridian

Gland Meridian (Gd) 9-11

p.m.(Triple Warmer)

diseases of the thyroid and adrenal glands, ear

problems, sore throat, abdominal distension, oedema,
swelling of cheek, pain along the meridian

Governing Meridian (Gv)

spinal problems, mental disorders, fever, nose

problems, headaches

Heart (H) 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

heart problems, dryness of the throat, jaundice, pain

along the course of the meridian

Kidney(K) 5-7 p.m.

kidney problems, lung problems, dry tongue, lumbago,

oedema, constipation, diarrhoea, pain and weakness
along the course of the meridian

Large Intestine (Li) 5-7 a.m.

abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, sore throat,

toothache in the lower gum, nasal discharge and
bleeding, pain along the course of the meridian

Liver (Lv) 1-3 a.m.

liver problems, lumbago, vomiting, hernia, urination

problems, pain in the lower abdomen and along the
course of the meridian

Lung (L) 3-5 a.m.

respiratory diseases, sore throat, cough, common

cold, pain in the shoulder and along the meridian

Small Intestine (Si)

1-3 p.m.

pain in the lower abdomen, sore throat, swelling or

paralysis of face, deafness, pain along the meridian

Spleen (Sp) 9-11 a.m.

problems of the spleen and pancreas, abdominal

distension, jaundice, general weakness and
sluggishness, tongue problems, vomiting, pain and
swellings along the course of the meridian

Stomach (S) 7-9 a.m.

stomach problems, abdominal pain, distension,

edema, vomiting, sore throat, facial paralysis, upper
gum toothache, nose bleeding, pain along the
meridian

Magnet Meridian Therapy

Magnets may also be used for tracing meridians. Move the appropriate pole of
a magnet close to the skin along a meridian. This has a much stronger
balancing effect than using the fingers. For strengthening use the northpointing pole and for sedating the south-pointing pole towards the skin.
With muscle testing you can often detect a strong preference of a meridian for
one of the magnetic poles. This can be used to diagnose the condition of the
associated organ (if weak or inflamed). If muscle testing is not possible or
successful, use the south-pointing pole on the body side that shows more
inflammation or more tender acupressure-points; trace the opposite meridian
with the north-pointing pole. Some individuals feel immediately which pole and
direction of tracing is beneficial, while the opposite pole and direction may feel
unpleasant. The most powerful sedating and pain-relieving effect is the southpointing pole traced against the meridian flow.
You may either use a small cylindrical magnet, or one or more combined
button magnets, or a small elongated ceramic magnet. Generally use a small
or weak magnet, as a strong magnet may cause neighboring meridians to be
traced in the wrong direction. I prefer a small (5 mm) button magnet
glued/tacked to the end of a pen or pencil with the appropriate color, red for
the stimulating and blue for the sedating pole. You may trace related
meridians on both sides of the body simultaneously.
If muscle-testing shows that tracing the opposite flow direction of a meridian
with the south-pointing pole towards the skin is strengthening, an infection or
inflammation is likely somewhere along the course of the meridian or at its
associated organ. Weak meridians or their related organs, on the other hand,
test stronger when tracing with the north-pointing pole in the correct flow
direction. If tracing feels stronger with the south-pointing pole in the correct
flow direction, but weak when traced in the opposite direction, only a
moderate amount of overactivity is in the meridian or its related organ.
The tracing of meridians associated with painful conditions 20-50 times has
sometimes provided almost immediate relief from pain, while similar quick
results have sometimes been achieved using the north-pointing pole for
improving the mobility of impaired limbs.

Instead of using magnets, meridian tracings may be done with energies

concentrated from a pyramid, orgone accumulator or any other energy
generator. Use a metal tube, preferably galvanised iron or stainless steel
wrapped in dry cloth, for the actual tracing; this may be connected to the
pyramid by an insulated wire. For sedation, try a metal tube (best galvanised
iron or steel) from which an insulated wire leads into a container with water.
Mental Tracing
Often, effective meridian therapy can be achieved simply by tracing a meridian
mentally - moving the awareness along the meridian. In addition, you may try
to feel a warm or orange energy stream moving in the normal flow direction for
stimulation, while for sedation you may try to feel a cool or blue stream
moving either in the normal direction or against it. If in doubt, move in the
normal direction and imagine the meridian to be traced with the correct pole of
a magnet. You do not actually need to know which pole it is.

CHART OF ACUPUNCTURE MERIDIANS

Begin tracing at points marked 'start'. Dots indicate acupuncture or pressure

points. Apply finger pressure when tender. The Governing Meridian (not
shown) starts at the tailbone and follows the spine in a straight line over the
top of the head down the nose and ends between nose and upper lip.

How to apply acupressure

What is acupressure?

Acupressure techniques: Pressing and reducing points

Feeling if it works

Using information from other sources ("cun")

What manipulation of points brings about

Why you shouldn't use needles

Using little balls and tape

What is acupressure?
Acupressure (sometimes written as "accupressure") is a technique related to acupuncture, where the
energies of the body are regulated by manipulating points on the body. This has effects on the
emotions, tension and physical conditions.
The points are commonly called "acupuncture points," "pressure points," "acupoints" or "acupressure
points."

Acupressure techniques: Pressing and reducing points

There are two ways that acupressure points are manipulated: pressing (reinforcing) and reducing them.
Most are probably familiar with the first, but not with the second method.

To press points, use something blunt. Usually the fingers are used to
press, but I find that for many points the fingers may be a bit too thick, so you'd have to press quite
long and firmly. Ideal would be something 3 to 4 mm thick, like a (preferably used) pencil eraser that's
on the other side of a pencil. Some points can be pressed using a fingernail.

Pressing points for less than half a second can already have a distinguishable effect. So for just trying
out a point you could press it only briefly. To get a full effect however, pressure should be applied for
at least half a minute, but preferably longer. One to two minutes should do.

To reduce a point, turn a finger over it in counter-clockwise direction, also for

one to two minutes. (What happens when you do this is explained in "What manipulation of points
brings about.") Clicking on the picture of points that need to be reduced displays a video showing how
this is performed (clicking again stops the video).
I think it's a good idea not to get into the habit of doing the same points every day. Do them when you
feel you need them, don't overdo it. Pay attention to what effects points have on you.
If you're weakened (from age, disease or whatever), be sure to not reduce points more often then
necessary. You could also additionally press these points for a few seconds.
Do a point on both sides of the body.
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Feeling if it works
When you are not feeling any effects from pressing points, several things may be the case.
You may not be pressing on the exact right spot (acupuncture points are about 0.5 mm diameter, so
you'll have to be precise). Try different spots around the location you first tried.
You shouldn't press lightly, but you shouldn't hurt yourself either. Also, don't press for just a few
seconds (although if you're very sensitive you might already notice effects then).
To feel if acupressure is working (for knowing that the location of the point is accurate), I usually sense
what's happening in my face. Almost all points in the list on this site have some effect here. Many of
the points also have some subtle effect on the quality of vision. You may see more clearly and more
colors. Meditation will develop your ability to feel the effects.
If you're using a point quite often, or if you don't need a point, the effect may become very little or
unnoticeable.
If you're tense, you may not feel much, although usually you'll become less tense by using the
techniques on this site.
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Using information from other sources ("cun")

To be able to use information from other sources for locating points, you'll need to know what the "cun"
is.

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.
1 cun = width of the thumb, in the middle, at the crease
3 cun = combined breadth of the 4 fingers, at the level of the pinky finger's first joint above the palm
of the hand
12 cun = the distance from the elbow crease to the wrist crease.
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What manipulation of points brings about

Acupuncture points can be manipulated in various ways. To keep things simple, acupressure books
usually just mention pressing the points.
If you've ever seen an acupuncturist you may have noticed that he will turn needles after inserting
them or do other manipulations. Acupuncturists also apply heat by burning stuff called "moxa" or using
a laser, or apply electric currents.
By simply pressing a point, you are reinforcing it. You, thereby, increase energy in areas that the point
influences. Reducing a point is actually not the opposite of reinforcing it. By reducing, you remove a
blockage of energy. A blockage may be felt as tension, pain or heat. Energy accumulates there, which
starts moving again after removing the blockage. So if you reduce a point after you reinforced it, you
get reinforcement and removal of energy blockage. They don't cancel each other out.
In acupressure, you can reduce a point by continually moving a finger counterclockwise over it. An
acupuncturist will turn his needle immediately after insertion.
It's also possible to apply heat to a point to warm it. This is an advanced technique that may injure
your energy system, so it's best to stay away from this.
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Why you shouldn't use needles

As for using needles, I've tried that, but have been discouraged to continue using them by both an
acupuncturist and a healer. The acupuncturist thought it was dangerous because you can damage
tissue, and difficult as you can't access points that well yourself. You may damage blood vessels,
nerves, tendons or bone, which can all be quite painful. On the breast or shoulders, you may puncture
the lung.
On an energetic level, the fear that comes with using needles on yourself may damage the First
Chakra. This may worsen your problems.
Using needles as an amateur may not even be legal.
I found that I feel more clearly what's happening in my body from acupressure than from acupuncture,
whether administered by a licensed acupuncturist or by myself.
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Using little balls and tape

I devised a safe and effective way to press acupuncture points for an extended period of time. I use
adhesive tape for use on skin to press ball-bearing balls on points. It doesn't work with all points (e.g. it
does not work well for ST-36, the point beneath the knees) but for many it's quite good.

The metal balls I use are 4 mm diameter and I apply nylon rings (also
bought at a hardware store) on top of them to supply a larger surface to the tape. The inside diameter
of the nylon rings should be 3 mm. Perhaps you could also use the more common metal rings, but for
some indefinite reason I prefer the nylon variety. The rings avoid bulging and thus press the ball a bit
deeper into the skin.
Keeping the balls in place for 5 - 30 minutes should do.
A similar method is sometimes used for ear acupuncture. Little seeds are then taped to the ear.
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Acupressure Points

Acupressure points for emotional well-being. Their location, photograph, use and warnings are
listed.
Each point is on the left, as well as on the right, on the body.

GB-44

LIV-1

LU-9

TB-17

KI-3

LIV-2

P-7

TB-5

KI-4

LIV-3

SI-19

KI-6

LU-1

SI-5

LI-11

LU-3

SP-6

LI-4

LU-7

ST-36

GB-44
Name: Yin Portals of the Foot (Gall Bladder 44)
Location: On the fourth toe, in the outer corner of the nail (so near the smallest toe).
Use: Press.
Effects: Enhances decisiveness and focus, while
resolving anger. For timidity.

KI-3
Name: Supreme Stream (Kidney 3)
Location: On the inside of the foot, halfway
between the Achilles-tendon and the side of the
ankle-bone.
Use: Press.
Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much fear. (Also for lower
backpain.)

KI-4
Name: Great Bell (Kidney 4)
Location: On the inside of the foot, near the Achilles-tendon, level with
the lower part of the ankle-bone.
Use: Press.
Warning: Using this point to go against your heart or beyond your limits will damage your health even
further. This will be the case when there are dark circles around your eyes.
Effects: Strengthens the will and dispels fear. For timidity.

KI-6
Name: Shining Sea (Kidney 6)
Location: On the inside of the foot, directly below the middle of the ankle
bone.
Use: Press.
Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much
fear. Enhances vision.

LI-11
Name: Crooked Pond (Large
Intestine 11)
Location: On the side of the
elbow, on the outer side of the
arm. Bend your forearm with your
hand towards your neck, the point
is located at the end of the crease
move
at the elbow. This is halfway up
countercloc
the side of the arm.
kwise
Use: Reduce, so move your finger
(click
for
in counterclockwise direction over
video)
this point.
Warning: Use this point only when
there is Heat, as when you're red
in the face or your skin feels hot
to the touch and you're feeling
warm from prolonged anger (not
from exertion). Don't use when
weak or low on energy.
Effects: Heals effects on the body
of too much anger.

LI-4
Name: Joining of the Valleys (Large Intestine 4)
Location: On the top side of the hand, on the web between thumb and index finger. To locate, squeeze
the thumb against the base of the index finger. The point is located on the highest point of the bulge of
the muscle, level with the end of the crease.
Use: Press.
Warning: Don't use this point during pregnancy.
Effects: Letting go of grief. Calms.

LIV-1
Name: Great Esteem (Liver 1)
Location: On the big toe, at the bottom corner
of the nail at the side of the other toes.
Use: Press.
Effects: Assertiveness, discerning when to go along with others and when to assert oneself. Selfesteem.

LIV-2
Name: Moving Between (Liver 2)
Location: On the foot, between the big toe and the second toe, a half
thumb width from the margin of the web.
Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this
point.
Warning: Use this point only when there is Heat, as when you're red in the
face or your skin feels hot to the touch and you're feeling warm from
prolonged anger (not from exertion). Don't use when weak or low on
energy.
Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much anger.

move counterclockwise
(click for video)

LIV-3
Name: Great Surge (Liver 3)
Location: On the foot, on the line between the big toe and the second toe.
The point is located about 3 finger widths from the edge, in the depression
the size of a finger tip you can feel there.
Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this
point.
Warning: Don't use when weak or low on energy (in that case use SP-6
instead).
Effects: Relaxes and unblocks emotions (especially repressed anger).
Depression.

move counterclockwise
(click for video)

LU-1
Name: Middle Palace (Lung 1)
Location: On the top of the chest, under the shoulder. First locate the depression under the end of the
clavicle, next to the muscle. LU-1 is one thumbwidth under this point, slightly to the side.
Use: Press.
Effects: For internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner worth.
(Also for cough and asthma.)

LU-3
Name: Heavenly Palace (Lung 3)
Location: On the upper arm, one handwidth under the armpit (axillary
fold). The point is located in the depression between the muscles from the
shoulder and the biceps (under the shoulder muscle).
Use: Press.
Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, internal emptiness and making contact to one's inner
worth. (Also for cough and asthma.)

LU-7
Name: Broken Sequence (Lung 7)
Location: Keep your hand with the nail of the thumb up. Move your thumb up and
back (away from the palm of your hand), this reveals a depression at the bottom
of the thumb, called the "anatomic snuffbox" (between two tendons). Move your
finger from the anatomic snuffbox along the side of your lower arm, until you feel
a bone sticking out (about a thumb's width from it). LU-7 is located on that bone,
in between the two tendons you feel there. You can press it with the nail of your
thumb or index finger.
Use: Press.
Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much grief.

LU-9
Name: Very Great Abyss (Lung 9)
Location: On the palm-side of the wrist, in the depression beneath the
thumb, between the point where you can feel your pulse and the tendon
that goes to your thumb.
Use: Press. To increase the effectiveness of this point, combine it with SP-6 or ST-36.
Effects: For grief, feelings of loss and longing, spiritual emptiness, many regrets. (Also moistens skin,
and for cough and asthma.)

P-7
Name: Great Mount (Pericardium 7)
Location: On the middle of the palm-side of the wrist,
in the depression between the two tendons, on or just
below the crease of the wrist.
Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise
direction over this point.
Warning: Don't use when weak or low on energy.
Effects: Heals effects on the body of too much joy or
emotion.
Also diminishes nervousness.

move
counterclockwise
(click for video)

SI-19
Name: Palace of Hearing (Small Intestine 19)
Location: Near the ear, just before the small projection in front of the ear canal. The point is located
in the depression that forms when the mouth is opened.
Use: Press.
Warning: Don't use on a regular basis; this point is meant for gaining insight only.
Effects: To focus and listen to one's heart and the hearts of others.

SI-5
Name: Yang Valley (Small Intestine 5)
Location: Near the wrist, on the pinky-side of the hand. It is a finger's width
under the crease of the wrist, in the depression just above the bone that is
sticking out. It's not straight above the bone, but straight under the pinky

finger.
Use: Press.
Effects: Improves concentration, reduces distractability. Clarity of mind to distinguish the right path to
take among several.

SP-6
Name: Three Yin Intersection (Spleen 6)
Location: On the inside of the lower leg, one hand width (four fingers)
above the tip of the ankle bone, on the back of the shin bone.
Use: Press.
Warning: Don't use this point during pregnancy.
Effects: Calms, relaxes and reduces irritability. Heals effects on the body of too much fear, worrying
and thinking. (Also used for gynaecological
conditions.)

ST-36
Name: Leg Three Miles (Stomach 36)
Location: On the front of the leg, one hand
width (four fingers) below the kneecap, on the
outside, in the depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle. What can go wrong is that you
may be locating it somewhat too low on the leg. The point is immediately one hand breadth below the
kneecap, so if you'd use something thick, like a finger, you might get half a finger breadth to low. It's at
the outside of the bone that's on the front of the lower leg, one finger breadth from the crest of that
bone.
Use: Press. A fingernail or thumbnail is particularly suited for this point, as you will be able to press
more closely to the bone and on a broad range.
Warning: Using this point to go beyond your limits (e.g. overwork) will damage your health even
further.
Effects: Increases stamina and energy. Provides stability and grounding. Heals effects on the body of
too much worrying and thinking.

TB-17
Name: Wind Screen (Triple Burner 17)
Location: At the bottom part of the ear, behind the earlobe,
in the depression the size of a fingertip.
Use: Press.
Effects: Makes less sensitive to what
people think of you.

TB-5
Name: Outer Frontier Gate (Triple Burner
5)
Location: On the lower arm, on the top
side, two thumb widths below the crease
of the wrist. In the middle, in the
depression between the bones and
tendons.
Use: Press.
Effects: Increases expressiveness and sensitivity to feelings.

How to Use Acupressure As a

Diagnostic Tool?
Amera Khanam

FOLLOW
Acupressure therapy is cost-free, simple and self healing therapy. It does not require space or special
equipments, moreover patients of all ages can benefit by it. Another benefit of this natural and alternative
therapy is that it has no side effects. Along with all other benefits, we have also learned that acupressure
is a preventive and healing therapy but it seems very strange to know that it can help us in diagnosis
process as well? To determine or identify a possible disease or disorder, we need to go for medical
diagnosis procedure which may require time and money.
Acupressure therapy is cost-free, simple and self healing therapy. It does not require space or special
equipments, moreover patients of all ages can benefit by it. Another benefit of this natural and alternative
therapy is that it has no side effects. Along with all other benefits, we have also learned that acupressure
is a preventive and healing therapy but it seems very strange to know that it can help us in diagnosis
process as well?
To determine or identify a possible disease or disorder, we need to go for medical diagnosis procedure
which may require time and money.
How about using a free diagnosis tool?
Acupressure can help you identify a possible disorder or health condition.
How acupressure can be used as a diagnostic tool?

The points on the palms and feet reflect the condition of their related organs. This makes acupressure a
good diagnostic tool. By feeling the palms and feet with gentle pressure it is possible to get a fair idea
about the diseased parts. If pain is observed on any point, the body part related to that point needs
immediate attention.
Devendra Vora, is the author of the popular book, "Health in Your Hands" and an untiring apostle of
acupressure. He says 'aupressure can also be an excellent diagnostic tool.
Press a point on the hand and if it is tender or painful, chances are that the organ or gland it represents is
in need of repair.
The diagnosis of ailments is fairly simple. If the point we press is painful, it means a problem is
developing or has developed in that area. To make diagnosis and health maintenance easy, Vora
suggests that we make a daily routine of administering pressure upon the whole hand starting one inch
down from the wrist and moving up to cover the finger tips, the webs between the fingers and the back
side of the hand.
Both hands must be pressed for five minutes each.
When you encounter a painful spot, make a note of its
location and then press it for two minutes three times a
day. Check out the organ it represents from the chart
and lo and behold, you have a diagnosis. While this
may work for mild ailments, any serious disorders
should be entrusted to a competent doctor.
Stimulate bilaterally, i.e. on both sides of the body or
both hands and feet depending on the system you use.
The symptoms may increase after the first stimulation,
but this is an indication that the treatment is working
and the body is throwing off the toxins.
After applying treatment for the required points, always
press the kidney point as well, to stimulate it to throw
out the toxins.

You may keep 'acupressure points charts' with you to check 'which part of hand is hurting, and estimate
the related health disorder'. You may get these charts or images from any acupressure book, magazine or
online sites. (Devendra Vora's book "Health in Your Hands" has good quality images which I keep with
me. I take the photocopy of hand or foot charts and laminate it for frequent use and don't need to read or
carry my books with me.)

How to Get Cure for Stress and Depression

Applying Acupressure Therapy?
Amera Khanam

FOLLOW
In this article, you will learn some useful acupressure techniques for self-healing relating to stress and
depression. Stress is a part of everyone's life. While there are many, many ways to deal with stress, a
simple, no-side-effects approach is the use of acupressure. It is my own experience that acupressure,
meditation and breathing exercises reduce stress and anxiety, relax you, improve your sleep and develop
a growing sense of inner calm. The effects are immediately noticeable, however you must practice daily
for a couple of months to get maximum benefits. We can use many alternative therapies to fight stress
and depression which are safe but acupressure offers a very good solution for this common ailment.
When Acupressure stress relief points are pressed, tension releases, increasing the circulation of blood
and the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupressure relieves pain, trauma, burnout, and maintains
good health through self-care. By relaxing the body and relieving stress, acupressure strengthens
resistance to disease and promotes wellness.

In this article, you will learn some useful acupressure techniques for self-healing relating to stress and
depression. Stress is a part of everyone's life. While there are many, many ways to deal with stress, a
simple, no-side-effects approach is the use of acupressure.
It is my own experience that acupressure,meditation and breathing exercises reduce stress and
anxiety, relax you, improve your sleep and develop a growing sense of inner calm. The effects are
immediately noticeable, however you must practice daily for a couple of months to get maximum benefits.
We can use many alternative therapies to fight stress and depression which are safe but acupressure
offers a very good solution for this common ailment. When Acupressure stress relief points are pressed,
tension releases, increasing the circulation of blood and the body's life force energy to aid healing.
Acupressure relieves pain, trauma, burnout, and maintains good health through self-care. By relaxing the
body and relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.
Tension tends to accumulate around acupressure points. When a muscle is chronically tense or in spasm,
the muscle fibers contract due to the secretion of lactic acid caused by fatigue, trauma, stress, chemical
imbalances, or poor circulation. When you are under stress, you may breathe shallow. Since Acupressure
releases stress, you may be able to breathe deeply with ease and feel remarkably relaxed.
Acupressure for easing mental stress and relaxation
1. Sit still with eyes looking forward and teeth clenched, use the palm to pat evenly over the crown of the
head, 20 times,
2. Press the thumbs on the inner sides of the eyebrows and knead 30 times.

3. Wipe the forehead with the middle knuckles of the

index fingers, 30 times.
4. Press and knead the corners of the forehead inside
the hairline , 30 times.
5. Press and knead along the back of the head within
the hairline with the thumbs, 30 times.
6. Knead the lateral side of the wrist on both hands, 30
times.
7. Knead 3-finger-breadths above the inner malleolus
of each ankle , 30 times.
8. Finish by rubbing the center of the soles of the feet, 30 times.
The massage is helpful for insomnia, mental fatigue, absent-mindedness, drowsiness and listlessness.
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.
Using deep breathing for relaxation:
The key to deep breathing is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as much fresh air as possible in
your lungs. When you take deep breaths from the abdomen, rather than shallow breaths from your upper
chest, you inhale more oxygen. The more oxygen you get, the less tense, short of breath, and anxious
you feel. So the next time you feel stressed, take a minute to slow down and breathe deeply:
Source link for pictures and more information: 'Shen-nong'

* PDF file: Acupressure Points for Stress Relief

* Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
* Acupressure techniques for stress and relaxation
* Accupressure for stress relief
* Acupressure and Reflexology for Anxiety

How to Use
Acupressure Therapy for Prevention and
Treatment of Diabetes?
Amera Khanam

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Diabetes is the symptom of abnormality of body functions such as 'Inability to burn up sugars' and
'Insufficient production of insulin'. There is no cure of diabetes in alopathic system of treatment, but
alternative therapies like acupressure offers prevention and cure possibilties in this connection. People
who have undergone acupressure diabetes healing find improvement in their blood glucose or sugar level
after acupressure treatment. Acupressure can reduce the sugar level significantly in patients with
diabetes, no matter what type it may be (types I and II both can be tackled with acupressure therapy )
Diabetes is the symptom of abnormality of body functions such as 'Inability to burn up sugars' and
'Insufficient production of insulin'. There is no cure of diabetes in alopathic system of treatment, but
alternative therapies like acupressure offers prevention and cure possibilties in this connection. People

who have undergone acupressure diabetes healing find improvement in their blood glucose or sugar level
after acupressure treatment. Acupressure can reduce the sugar level significantly in patients with
diabetes, no matter what type it may be (types I and II both can be tackled with acupressure)
Acupressure stimulates different pressure points in the body and can help improve a persons normal
health levels. By tapping into these specific pressure points, you are helping your body release healing
mechanisms. These healing mechanisms are normally trapped by stress and fatigue you subject your
body to daily. Ancient Chinese medicine teaches us that by releasing these pressure points, we are also
releasing any negative energy that may be associated with that particular pressure point. This can have a
huge healing benefit on the body.
Applying gentle pressure on precise acupoints is believed to stimulate the central nervous system (i.e.
brain & spinal cord) to release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and the brain. These chemicals
release other chemicals, such as hormones, that influence the body's natural healing abilities and
promote physical and emotional wellbeing. And thus naturally the bloods sugar/glucose level normalizes
without any negative side effect, but may be with positive side effects (additional benefits).
The important acupoints are spleen 6, Liver 3, kidney 3, stomach 40 and reflex points of liver, pituitary,
pancreas, thyroid and adrenal.
Spleen 6 (Sp-6) diabetes acupressure point
Location: On the inside of the lower leg, one hand
width (four fingers) above the tip of the ankle bone, on
the back of the shin bone.
Procedure: Pressure and intention can be used to
stimulate this point using a slight clockwise circular
motion for 3 minutes on each leg daily for 8-12 weeks.
Benefits: This healing touch point is one of the most commonly used points and one of the most versatile.
Because the point crosses the Spleen, Kidney and Liver meridians, it can treat many conditions
associated with all three organs. It's an important point in the treatment of any digestive, gynecological &
emotional condition.
Liver 3 (Liv-3) diabetes acupressure point

Location: On the foot, on the line between the big toe

and the second toe. The point is located about 3 finger
widths from the edge, in the depression the size of a
finger tip you can feel there.
Procedure: Pressure and intention can be used to
stimulate this point using a slight counter-clockwise
circular motion for 3 minutes on each arm daily for 8-12 weeks.
Benefits: This accupressure treatment Relaxes & unblocks emotions (especially repressed anger) and
Depression.
Warning: Don't to when weak or low on energy (in that case use SP-6).
Kidney 3 (K-3) diabetes acupressure point
Location: On the inside of the foot, halfway between
the Achilles-tendon and the side of the ankle-bone.
Procedure: Pressure and intention can be used to
stimulate this point using a slight clockwise circular
motion for 3 minutes on each ankle daily for 8-12
weeks.
Benefits: This healing touch heals effects on the body of too much fear (Also for lower back-pain),
Strengthens the immune system and relieves fatigue.
Stomach 40 (St-40) diabetes acupressure point

Location: On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8

fingers superior to the external malleolus.
Procedure: Pressure and intention can be used to
stimulate this point using a slight clockwise circular
motion for 3 minutes on each ankle daily for 8-12
weeks.
Benefits: It is known as the Phlegm point. This
acupressure treatment helps resolve phlegm
throughout the body.
There are no negative side effects when using
acupressure as a natural treatment for diabetes. If you
experience any pain or discomfort, you should report
this with your practitioner.
Is acupressure safe?
Acupressure is generally reported as safe. No serious
complications have been published, despite millions of
treatments every year. Self-administered acupressure is believed to be safe with proper training. Vigorous
acupressure may cause bruising in sensitive individuals.
Source of point and pictures: Healthy Oasis
Useful links:
How to adopt Acupressure therapy for diabetes?
How to Treat Diabetes With Acupressure
A study : Acupressure therapy inhibits the development of diabetic complications in Chinese patients with
type 2 diabetes

Many patients found diabetes acupressure healing has decreased the severity of their
diabetes by normalizing Qi flow to organs causing diabetes. Acupressure Information If you
are new to acupressure and want to get the maximum benefit, then we advise you to gain
some basic knowledge on acupressure, for that read below articles. Acupressure &
Meridian Acupressure and its modern perception Acupressure treatment scopes
Acupressure does and doesn't Acupressure technique Cun in acupressure How diabetes
acupressure is normalizing the blood-sugar level? Acupressure means applying gentle
pressure on precise predefined acupressure points called acupoint. Acupressure stimulates
the central nervous system (that is brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals which in-turn
released hormones that influence the bodys natural healing, promotes physical and
emotional well-being. In the same manner, acupressure treatment helps to normalize the
blood-glucose level naturally without any side effects, but also it promotes physical and
mental health. Diabetes by Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) TCM considers the cause of
diabetes is because of internal organ fault or other mental reasons. They diagnose three
types of diabetes syndrome and the treatment for diabetes according to these types. TCM
also uses acupressure treatment for diabetes. In TCM, diabetes is a depletion-thirst
disease, which has below characters. polydipsia (urge to drink more fluids), polyphagia
(eating too much), polyuria (urinate large volumes of urine) emaciation (become lean
because of lose of fat and muscle tissue) TCM Diabetes causes As per TCM causes of
diabetes are due to. because of overeating of greasy foods or too much of alcohol
consumption, which lead to spleen and stomach damage, which consumes food and body
fluids finally leads to diabetes. anxiety, anger, and mental depression can affect liver by
causing stagnation of liver Qi. This stagnated liver Qi produces evil heat, which consumes
body fluids, finally leads to diabetes. kidney deficiency caused by excessive indulgence in
sex or congenital essence defect causes a deficiency of the kidney Qi, which in-turn fails to
do the normal bladder role so excess urine discharged (polyuria). TCM Diabetes diagnosis
Traditional Chinese medicine identifies three types of diabetes. upper-warmer depletionthirst middle-warmer depletion-thirst lower-warmer depletion-thirst Acupressure Diabetes
Healing Every diabetes sufferer knows there is no cure for diabetes. However, people who
have undergone acupressure diabetes healing find improvement in their blood glucose or
sugar level after their acupressure treatment. Acupressure uses different pressure points in
the body to stimulate the internal healing process that improves a person's health and wellbeing. Is Diabetes acupressure (acupuncture) safe? Acupressure is safe, there is no
publication showing any serious complications, despite millions of treatments every year.

After proper training, self-acupressure treatment is effective and risk-free. Even though,
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Acupressure encourages the body to promote natural holistic healing. Precise stimulate
pressure is applying to certain points (acupoints), to ensure the free flow of qi. Before
applying any alternative medicines therapy, you should be aware that many of these
therapies have not evaluated in scientific studies. Often, only limited information is available
about their safety and effectiveness. Acupressure Meridians and Acupoints As per
Traditional Chinese medicine doctrine, there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points on the
human body connect with 12 main and eight secondary pathways termed as meridians.
Chinese medicine practitioners believe these meridians carry vital energy, or qi, between
organs. Acupressure benefits Qi regulates overall physical and emotional balance such as
spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance. The opposite forces are yin and yang,
which influences Qi. When yin and yang are balance, they work together with the natural
flow of qi and support the body achieve and maintain health. It is accepted belief that
acupressure can balance yin and yang, unblocked and normalize a natural flow of energy,
thus restores health to the body and mind. Acupressure treatment for diseases Diabetes
acupressure, Cholesterol acupressure, High blood pressure acupressure, Low blood
pressure holistic healing, Eye problems acupressure, Insomnia acupressure.
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As per modern perception, acupressure believed to stimulate the central nervous system to
release chemicals that support the bodys natural healing ability for overall well being.
Applying gentle pressure on precise acupoints believes to stimulate the central nervous
system (i.e. the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord,
and brain. These chemicals either reduce the pain or release other chemicals, such as

hormones, that influence the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and
emotional well being. Scientific study on acupressure mode of action Electromagnetic
signals conduction: Western scientists have found evidence that stimulating acupoints
enables electromagnetic signals to conduct at is the greatest rate than under normal
conditions. This signal conduction may enhance the flow of pain killing bio-chemicals (such
as endorphins) and immune-system cells to specific locations that are injured or vulnerable
to disease. Opioid activation: research shows that several types of opioids may release into
the central nervous system during acupressure treatment, thereby reducing pain. Changes
in Brain chemistry and involuntary body functions: studies have shown that acupressure
may alter brain chemistry and releases neurotransmitters and neurohormones in a good
way. It also affects the parts of the central nervous system connecting to sensation and
involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes whereby a person's
blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature are regulating. The Traditional Chinese
explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its
surface called meridians. It is considering as Energy Rivers flowing through the body to
irrigate and nourish the tissues. If there is any restriction in the meridian path, then gentle
pressure (acupressure) on certain precise acupoint may built up back pressure (similar to
dams) and once the applied pressure is released, it can flush out the block and
reestablishes the regular flow. Acupressure treatments can help the body organs to correct
imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the
circulation of their vital energy through the meridians. This improved energy and
biochemical balance achieved by acupressure results in encourages the body's natural
healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional wellbeing. Acupressure treatment
for diseases Diabetes acupressure, Cholesterol acupressure, High blood pressure
acupressure, Low blood pressure holistic healing, Eye problems acupressure, Insomnia
acupressure.
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Acupressure treatment can enhance health and well-being, prevents the development of
illness, and provides treatment by improving self-healing property of the body. Influences of
Acupressure treatment Acupressure influences three areas of health: Promotion of health
and well-being, Prevention of illness, Treatment of various medical conditions Acupressure

can be effective as the supporting or assist to other medical systems of treatment in many
medical and surgical disorders. Conditions that can be treated by Acupressure Digestive
disorders are gastritis, hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, and diarrhea. Respiratory
disorders are common cold, tonsillitis, asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis. Emotional problems
are anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervousness, and neurosis. Neurological effects are
headaches, migraines, bladder dysfunction, parkinson's disease, and stroke.
Musculoskeletal problems are muscles cramping, muscle pain & weakness, neck pain,
arthritis, back pain, and sciatica. Gynecological complaints are premenstrual syndrome,
menopausal symptoms, and infertility. Miscellaneous conditions are blood pressure
regulation, chronic fatigue, immune system enhancement, stress reduction, and addiction
control. Acupuncture is particularly helpful in resolving physical problems related to tension,
stress, and emotional conditions. Number of needed Acupressure treatment For complex or
chronic conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may recommend. For
simple or acute problems, fewer visits are enough. Side effects of acupressure treatments
Usually not, but in some cases there may be some original symptom worsen for few days of
treatment. That too is an indication of that the acupressure is started working. It is quite
common with the first one or two acupressure treatments to have a sensation of deep
relaxation or even mild disorientation. This disappears within a short time, and never
requires anything more than a just rest to overcome. Acupressure treatment for diseases
Diabetes acupressure, Cholesterol acupressure, High blood pressure acupressure, Low
blood pressure holistic healing, Eye problems acupressure, Insomnia acupressure.
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To enhance the effectiveness of acupressure treatment it is best to follow certain easy to

follow guidelines as said in this page. Acupressure Guidelines To enhance the value of
acupressure treatment, following guidelines are important: Do not eat an unusually large
meal immediately before or after the treatment. Do not over exercise, engage in sexual
activity, or consume alcoholic beverages within six hours before or after the treatment. Plan
to get some rest immediately after treatment, or at least not to work at the top performance.
This is especially important for the first few treatments. Continue to have prescribed
medicines as directed by the regular doctor. Substance as illegal drugs and alcohol,
especially in the week prior to treatment will deeply interfere with the effectiveness of

acupressure treatments. Keep good mental or written notes of what the response is to the
treatment. This is important for the doctor to know so that the follow-up treatments can
design to help the problem. Acupressure treatment for diseases Diabetes acupressure,
Cholesterol acupressure, High blood pressure acupressure, Low blood pressure holistic
healing, Eye problems acupressure, Insomnia acupressure.
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To stimulate an acupoint properly, must apply gentle deep probing pressure. So apply
pressure with a blunt surface: Fingertip, Knuckle and Pencil back or not the point. Video on
How do you do stimulate Acupressure points? Acupressuring Procedure Apply a gentle
deep probing pressure on the precise acupoint, until that exact acupoint declares a twinge
(a sharp, sudden physical, mental, or emotional pain). Twinge appears as a jolt, and after a
moment becomes a numb or a tingling radiating from the point. Once the precise acupoint is
located, apply gentle pressure for 15 to 30 seconds, it should produce immediate relief.
There may be a feeling of release of tension, sinus drainage, or perspiration, and belch or
pass gas. After acupressure treatment, if the symptom for which the treatment is performing
is increased, stop stimulating the acupoint. Reinforcing an acupoint A simply gentle pressing
of a point, means reinforcing it, which increases energies in the areas that the point
influences. Reducing an acupoint Reducing a point is not the opposite of reinforcing it,
reducing can remove a blockage of energy. Reducing just turn a finger or any other blunt
abject over that acupoint in counter clockwise direction. Energy accumulates there, which
starts moving again after removing the blockage Acupressure treatment for diseases
Diabetes acupressure, Cholesterol acupressure, High blood pressure acupressure, Low
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To precisely locating an acupoint, needs to know about Cun. Cun is the standard unit of
measurement for the body used in acupuncture/acupressure. Cun Everyone has different
body dimensions; Cun is defining according to the person who is to be treated. One cun =
width of the thumb, in the middle, at the crease Three cun = combined breadth of the four

fingers, at the level of the pinky finger's first joint above the palm of the hand Twelve cun =
the distance from the elbow crease to the wrist crease. Acupuncture Acupressure The
acupressure system of therapy uses the same points on the body as does acupuncture
treatment to prevent diseases. "Acu" means care or precision; therapist takes care to use
the exact point. However, instead of using needles to puncture the skin, the therapist uses
hands, fingers, palms, elbows or feet, or special devices to place pressure on the points.
So, when reference is making to acupressure points, remember that these are the same as
acupuncture points. The primary difference between acupressure and acupuncture is that
the latter uses thin needles in addressing health concerns, while the former does not break
the skin. However, the two methods of holistic medicine have much in common, since they
are both base on touching meridians that carry energy, or chi, throughout the body. In
Traditional Chinese Medicine, illnesses are causing by blockages of chi somewhere along
the meridians, so both acupressure and acupuncture encourage energy to flow freely once
again. One difference between acupressure and acupuncture arises in the specific
application of the techniques. A practitioner experienced in it must perform acupuncture.
Several pressure points in specific combinations are access at the same time. The
acupuncturist needs to reach the bare skin; therefore, the patient usually to remove the
clothing or covering prior to being treated. Acupressure easy and safe Anyone can easily
learn acupressure from a handbook, especially pressure points that relieve common
discomforts. You can perform the miniature massages on yourself, anywhere. An
acupressurist only touches one or two pressure points at a time, since they use their fingers,
thumbs, palms, and elbows. Since this is similar to massage, it can administer through
loose clothing. Are acupressures safe? Acupressure is generally reporting as safe when
performed by an experienced practitioner. No serious complications have been publishing,
despite millions of treatments every year. Self-administer acupressure is believed to be safe
with proper training. Acupressure treatment for diseases Diabetes acupressure, Cholesterol
acupressure, High blood pressure acupressure, Low blood pressure holistic healing, Eye
problems acupressure, Insomnia acupressure.
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