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Acupressure
WHAT IS ACUPRESSURE?
Acupressure is an ancient
healing art developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago that uses the
fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate
the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are
pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of
blood and the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupuncture and
acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employs needles,
while acupressure uses gentle but firm pressure.
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Advantages of using
acupressure Include relieving pain,
balancing the body and maintaining good health. The healing touch
of acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables
the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure
strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness. Shiatsu,
for instance, the most well-known style of acupressure, can be
quite vigorous, with firm pressure applied to each point for only
three to five seconds, while the Jin Shin style of acupressure
gently holds each point for a minute or more.
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