History Of Acupressure – Quick Overview

by Linda Deen

What is acupressure? Well, acupressure is an ancient healing art practiced for at least 5,000 years. It's a traditional Chinese medicine technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture, the only difference is that it doesn't use needles. Acupressure actually existed long before acupuncture.

Acupressure keeps the body's energy flow in balance. It works by applying pressure to specific acupoints located along energy channels called meridians. This activates the body's natural self-healing powers.

People have used acupressure for thousands of years to treat various illnesses and disorders, including: chronic pain, arthritis, asthma, digestive issues, headaches, anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, strokes, weight loss, and many, many more.

Regular use of acupressure can set the whole body in balance, which will result in overall improvement of health. It improves memory, learning capacity, energy levels, supports the immune system and even helps to improve fertility. Maternity or labor acupressure is a great natural method intended to help women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Where and when did acupressure originate? It is generally believed that acupressure originated in India and later spread to China and other parts of Asia. The earliest text that mentions meridian based treatments is known as the "Nei Ching". This is the oldest surviving medical work written some two thousand years ago.

The earliest known evidence of a practice similar to acupressure was found in Europe. The Tyrolian Iceman Otzi, a 5000-year-old mummy found in the Alps in 1991, had more than fifty tattoos on his body, many of which correspond to modern acupuncture points.

Acupressure has been practiced for thousands of years, most commonly in Asia. Today, it is accepted and practiced worldwide. It clearly stood the test of time.

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This post was written by Linda Deen on June 25, 2009

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A Historical Overview Of Acupressure

by Linda Deen

Acupressure is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that has been in use for more than five thousand years. It uses the same principles as acupuncture. The main difference between acupressure and acupuncture is that acupressure uses fingers, hand, or elbows, instead of needles. Many people appreciate that.

Acupressure works by removing blockages of chi or lifeforce energy within the body, thus restoring balance and promoting self-healing capabilities. It involves applying pressure on specific points (acupoints) that are located on energy pathways called meridians.

What is acupressure good for? It is used for treating a wide variety of ailments, both physical and mental. These include arthritis, asthma, mental illness, anxiety, sinusitis, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, digestive issues, drug detoxification, headaches, weight loss, hypertension, and many, many more.

Acupressure is known to be very effective for relieving everyday aches, pains and stresses. It improves circulation, supports the immune system, improves energy levels and concentration, and is able to restore the whole body to good health. It can be used as a natural way to alleviate many discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth (this is known as labor or maternity acupressure).

The origins of acupressure is uncertain, but some suggest it originated in India and later spread to other parts of Asia. The oldest known document written about acupressure is Nei Ching, an early Chinese medical text. "Nei Ching" or "The Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine" was written more than two thousand years ago.

Although acupressure is most commonly used in Asian countries, possibly the earliest evidence of its use was found in Europe. Otzi, a 5,000-year-old mummy found in an alpine glacier, had tattoos that correspond to acupoints. Whether this tattoos were of therapeutic importance is still a matter of debate.

Acupressure has been practiced for thousands of years, most commonly in Asia. Today, it is accepted and practiced worldwide. It clearly stood the test of time.

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This post was written by Linda Deen on June 24, 2009

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Historical Facts About Acupressure

by Linda Deen

Acupressure is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that has been in use for more than five thousand years. It uses the same principles as acupuncture. The main difference between acupressure and acupuncture is that acupressure uses fingers, hand, or elbows, instead of needles. Many people appreciate that.

Acupressure keeps the body's energy flow in balance. It works by applying pressure to specific acupoints located along energy channels called meridians. This activates the body's natural self-healing powers.

What is acupressure good for? It is used for treating a wide variety of ailments, both physical and mental. These include arthritis, asthma, mental illness, anxiety, sinusitis, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, digestive issues, drug detoxification, headaches, weight loss, hypertension, and many, many more.

Acupressure heals the immune system, improves circulation, energy levels and concentration. Pregnancy or maternity acupressure is a wonderful tool that will help women through their pregnancy and childbirth. Regular use of acupressure results in an overall improvement of physical and mental health.

The origins of acupressure is uncertain, but some suggest it originated in India and later spread to other parts of Asia. The oldest known document written about acupressure is Nei Ching, an early Chinese medical text. "Nei Ching" or "The Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine" was written more than two thousand years ago.

Although acupressure is most commonly used in Asian countries, possibly the earliest evidence of its use was found in Europe. Otzi, a 5,000-year-old mummy found in an alpine glacier, had tattoos that correspond to acupoints. Whether this tattoos were of therapeutic importance is still a matter of debate.

Acupressure has been practiced for thousands of years, most commonly in Asia. Today, it is accepted and practiced worldwide. It clearly stood the test of time.

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This post was written by Linda Deen on June 21, 2009

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