Acupressure Information and Side Effects

Acupressure is a bodywork technique within traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)that involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on different pressure points on the surface of the body to bring about relief through greater balance and circulation of fluids (blood, lymph) and metabolic energies in the body (heat, qi). It is intended to help balance the systems of the body in order to treat chronic and acute injuries or disease.

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Treating Anxiety with Acupressure
... Anxiety Acupressure Acupressure can relieve anxiety and nervousness as it increases blood circulation throughout the body and has an overall relaxing effect on muscles and the mind. When you release p...
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Treating Angina with Acupressure
... Dr. George Jacob Heart Infocenter Alternative and Complementary Remedies Angina Acupressure for Angina Applying pressure for at least one minute to several acupressure points may relieve angina sympto...
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Acupressure
... Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine bodywork technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. It involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on d...
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  • Acupressure
    ... Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine bodywork technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. It involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on d...
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