Question 1

how do you use acupressure points for relieving various pains?

Accepted Answer

When you have pain: Explore painful area with your fingers, to find pain points (knots, tension) apply slow firm pressure at a 90 degree angle from the surface of your skin.  There are over 400 acupressure points/trigger points in the body.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

what does acupressure points liver 1, liver 2 and liver 3 do? what are their effects?

Accepted Answer

Liver 1,2 &amp; 3: Liver 1-  moves Qi in gentalia, helps  menstrual issues &amp; decreases liver Qi stagnation symptoms (depression or low energy). Liver 2 -  decreases liver heat rising (marked irritability) improves cold hands/feet (poor qi flow to extremities. Liver 3 – tonifies Yin, helps with premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, genital swelling, anger, anxiety, insomnia etc.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with umbilical cellulitis, how long does it usually take for it to go away? its been a few weeks since i went to the doctors and it hasnt gone away completely?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention what your treatment was. Umbilical cellulitis is usually a bacterial infection that responds to a course of appropriate antibiotic treatment.  If your umbilical area is reddened and feels like a burning sensation, go back to your physician for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Question 5

is there any acupressure points to grow breast?

Accepted Answer

I am not aware: Of acupressure or acupuncture techniques that will cause your breasts to grow larger.

Question 6

is cellulitis serious?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis is severe: Cellulitis is an infection. If you are healthy, the infection usually will improve once treatment begins. However, if neglected it can be serious and can spread systemically. 
Go see hour doctor  or other health professional and get an antibiotic  for the infection.

Question 7

can you die from cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: The infection in severe cases can spread causing sepsis. It is best to treat early with antibiotics so that infection resolves and does cause complications such as scarring, color change or systemic effects.

Question 8

any ways to cure cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotics are used to treat cellulitis.

Question 9

what are the tests for cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

No tests: There are no tests for cellulitis.  It's a clinical diagnosis, which means it's based on the symptoms and the physical examination findings.

Question 10

what sort of disease is cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Skin disorder: Redness and swelling of the skin, commonly infectious in origin.

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