It works by stimulating the body's self creative abilities. Acupressure mainly focuses on relieving pain and discomfort as well as it responds to tension before it develops into a "dis-ease" When the key points of the body are pressed they promote the circulation of the blood and release muscular tension. In Acupressure, it is said that. Pain is the cry of hungry nerve for the want of better blood
supply. Acupressure Therapy is approved by World health organization, Geneva. Comparison Between Acupressure & Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Acupressure both use the same points but acupuncture employs needles while acupressure uses gentle but firm pressure of fingers of hand and some modern scientific devices too Acupressure, the oldest of two traditions was neglected after the Chinese developed more technological methods for simulating points with needles and electricity. However, acupressure continues to be the most effective method for self treatment of tension and other related ailments by using the power and sensitivity of the human hand. The main advantage of acupressure healing touch is that it is safe to do on one self as well as on others, even if it is never done before, provided the instructions are followed and cautions are kept in mind. There are no side effects because there are no drugs and the basic equipment needed for it are individuals own two hands. Thus acupressure therapy can be practiced anywhere at any time. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
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You may be pleased to learn that WHO does give attention to ACUPRESSURE and ACUPUNCTURE in its traditional medicine programme and a whole issue of our monthly magazine (1980). World Health, was devoted to ACUPUNCTURE/ACUPRESSURE
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Traditional Medicine
ACUPRESSURE THERAPY: Acupressure is nature’s health science built in our body in acupressure therapy you have to apply pressure on certain points located on palms and soles. The pressure given on points stimulates all the organs of the body to prevent disease and to maintain good health. This therapy also enables us to diagnose and cure the disease permanently. MAGNETIC THERAPY: Magnetic therapy is the application of external magnets on the human body for therapeutic effect. It is not something very new, but discovering its uses may be one of the most exciting discoveries of the decade for mankind. It is believed to be effective, economical, safe and easily applicable therapy to restore energy, enhance sleep and help in many other ways to contribute to good health. PYRAMID HEALING THERAPY: According to the Egyptian master, 'PYRAMID' is divided into two parts- 'PYRA' and 'MID', the former means 'Fire' and the latter means 'Center'. The Pyramid increases electromagnetic energy and bio-cosmic energy along with other forms of energies. Than, these energies and the individual's self-energy cause inter-related effect, which results into a feeling of consciousness in the individual. The Pyramid corner are the symbols of peacefulness, seriousness, wisdom and truth. The uses of Pyramid bring on happiness and prosperity. SU-JOK THERAPY: Su-jok is divided in two parts-'SU' and 'JOK', these means Foot and Hand. Su-Jok therapy worked out by a South Korean scientist Professor Park Jae Woo. it is not only a method of improving health, but also a way of comprehending the fundamental laws of life, establishing connections between classical Western science and knowledge accumulated by the medicine of the Orient, since ancient times. High effectiveness and simplicity of Su-Jok therapy contributes to quick spreading of the method in various countries.
