Acupressure points to help alleviate pain, stress and to boost energy

Acupressure is a therapy that can be used for relieving pain, alleviating stress, boosting energy and improving circulation, among others. It involves the application of manual pressure, usually with the fingertips, to specific points on the body. Like acupuncture, acupressure has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it has been in use for over 2,000 years. According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, invisible pathways … Continue reading Acupressure points to help alleviate pain, stress and to boost energy

Acupressure: What is it and how can it be used to treat illnesses and to prevent disease

Acupressure, just like acupuncture, has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments, illnesses and to prevent disease.  A practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupressure makes use of fingers, palms, elbows or feet, or special devices to apply pressure to various points on the body. TCM states that acupressure points lie along meridians or channels in the body.It is believed that through these … Continue reading Acupressure: What is it and how can it be used to treat illnesses and to prevent disease