Question 1

what is acupressure?

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Natural therapy: The practitioner presses on acupuncture points instead of inserting a needle.  No one knows what the physiological mechanism is.  The data is mostly empirical.

Question 2

what are some good acupressure books?

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These are well rated: Acupressure For Common Ailments, Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments, The Healing Benefits of Acupressure: Acupuncture Without Needles &amp; The Acupressure Atlas.

Question 3

where can i get a course in acupressure?

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One idea: Acupressure remains fringe medicine. If you're here, you probably want to do something that's evidence-based and actually has some physiologic effect rather than just comforting the patient with attention, sympathy and the appearance of doing something -- not that these do not have value. Put in a call to bastyr university for a legitimate referral, and good luck.

Question 4

what conditions are best treated by acupressure?

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Many conditions: Acupressure can be used to treat many conditions including nausea, abdominal & back pain, headache, fatigue, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, stress, menstrual cramps/ pms, joint pain, decreased libido, anxiety, depression, indigestion, acne, tmj, carpal tunnel, sinus pressure, gerd, immune system deficiencies and more.

Question 5

does acupressure really work for common diseases?

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Depends: Depends on what you mean by common diseases.  If you are referring to asthma, allergies... Yes, it can help.  We believe that acupuressure and acupuncture change the behavior of the immune and hormonal systems, hence how they can help.  Now, food reactions and a whole host of other problems can also lead to the same symtpoms, in which case acupressure may be less effective.

Question 6

will acupressure cure pain in right side of body?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Can't answer that question because it is too general. Acupressure is helpful for many types of pain - however your description of the pain is too broad to get an idea of what the cause is.

Question 7

what sort of massages are involved in acupressure?

Accepted Answer

Pressure on points: Acupressure massage utilizes pressure applied by the fingers or elbows to stimulate specific major acupuncture points on the body.

Question 8

how can i help my fibromygia? rocks or acupressure?

Accepted Answer

Try both: Fibromyalagia pain is chronic and all chronic medical issues should engage in alternative medicine to help alleviate pain.  I would say try both and see which one helps.  Reiki is energy healing and many people find it helpful as well as feldenkrais since both are gentle.  Rolfing is intense and can be painful but the benefits are great.  Also do tai chi, chi gong or yoga (especially hot yoga).

Question 9

what is the differennce of acupressure and adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Adjustment deals with musculoskeletal alignment whereas  acupressure deals with applying pressure to specific major acpuncture points for a variety of different conditions.

Question 10

are some acupressure points more effective than others?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the condition being treated. Your licensed acupuncturist will design a treatment plan based on your underlying condition.

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