Acupressure

Acupressure is the application of pressure to the body to affect the flow of energy (Ki) in the 12 meridians according to the principles of Oriental medicine.

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The treatment of points in acupressure is done simply by the use of thumbs. The points are pressed rather than being punctured.

Acupressure is intended to help balance the systems of the body in order to treat chronic and acute injuries or disease.

Although Western science has found no evidence that meridians actually exist in the body studies do suggest that pressing on acupoints can release endorphins the body's natural painkillers.

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Acupressure Resources

BBC Healthy Living - Acupressure Points
The BBC website's complimentary health section - Acupressure page. Here you will find simple self help techniques to treat headaches and nausea attacks.

Beyond Fear - Acupressure Self Help
This site specialises in helping people to overcome the fear of dental treatment. It includes this page which offers some self help techniques for the relief of toothache.

Hands on Health - Acupressure Therapy
The website of Caroline Le Maistre  A practitioner of the gentle Jin Shin acupressure styles.

Seated Acupressure Therapy Training School
First class accredited training courses in seated acupressure available countrywide the school also offers first aid training for therapists marketing modules and advanced remedial techniques.

C.H.I.S. Acupressure Page.
Complementary Healthcare Information Service - UK. General information regarding Acupressure.

Best Treatments - NHS Direct
Information regarding the use of Acupressure for the treatment and relief of normal nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy - Morning Sickness.