AcupressureAll Acupressure points are situated on the palms 1 inch below the wrist. So, to stimulate all the organs of the body, you need to start pressing one inch from the wrist. Then slowly press the full palm and all the fingers on both the front and back side for five minutes each. By doing this you cover all the points thereby stimulating all the organs. Acupressure helps in making you feel more agile and energetic. Light intermittent pressure like pumping is very useful for physical development of children below the age of ten. 

It is observed that by pressing all the pressure points daily for just ten minutes helps in maintaining good health. If a person experiences some kind of pain inside or around one of the pressure points, it means that there is something wrong with the organ connected to that pressure point. This is the part wherein you encounter pain is tender as it hurts when you press below a certain point. 

It could also happen that you are fine and healthy today, but the next day you may encounter some pain at your Reflexes. Due to this behaviour this therapy is also referred to as Reflexology.

Acupressure helps in preventing the entry of disease in an unique way. It is said that when pressure is applied to points of either the palms or soles for about 10 minutes, it results in activation of our body (like a battery cell getting recharged), thus normalizing all the endocrine glands. This results in good health and thereby reduces the possibility of being affected by any disease.

 Thus this therapy concentrates more on the elimination of diseases. The treatment for various diseases is carried out by pressing the palms or soles for ten minutes by locating pressure points closest to the affected area. Pressure is applied on those points by pumping for two minutes at a time. This process is repeated thrice in a day if the patient experiences relief from the pain. This relief is much faster and safer than treatment by the intake of drugs. During treatment, if the disease aggravates, it is a clear indication that the treatment is working in the right direction.

PointFinder(http://med.stanford.edu/personal/pointfinder)

The Online Acupressure Guide

How Does It Work?The concepts of internal and external environment are very important to the philosophy of traditional Asian medicine. The human body encloses a perpetual flow of bioenergy, or life-force, called "chi, "ki" or "qi." It flows into the body and along pathways called "meridians," influencing the functioning of all the organs. We remain healthy when the flow balances internally and externally. We become ill when external or internal events disturb the flow. Along the meridians are a large number of pressure points that act as "valves" for the flow of chi. Stimulating acupoints restores balance, relieving symptoms.

Directions for Using AcupressureTo stimulate an acupoint properly, you must apply deep probing pressure. Therefore, only apply pressure with: Finger tip (or pinch) Knuckle Pencil Eraser (not the

point)

You can browse the alphabetical list of symptoms, or use one of the pull-down menus to get a list of acupoints to try. The figures and text give the approximate location of a point. Explore the area with a deep probing pressure, until the exact point announces itself to you with a sharp twinge. It starts as a jolt, and after a moment becomes a numbing sensation, or a tingling radiating from the point. It can be quite a shock the first time, but sensitivity decreases with experience. When you have found the point, apply pressure for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat using the same point on the other side of your body. You should feel immediate relief. You may feel a release of tension, sinus drainage or perspiration. You might belch or pass gas. Sometimes points on opposite sides of the body will have different effects. If symptoms increase, don't use that side or point. If the first point doesn't work, try the next point or points until you find one that does. There may be more than one approach to your symptoms, such as "kidneys" vs. "backache." When you find a point that helps, use that point. If the relief is temporary, re-stimulate the point. Sometimes a pain will go away and return three or four times, lesser each time. Inner harmony is your goal, so find a quiet place, sit or lay down, relax. Avoid loud music, exercise, food, drugs or alcohol while stimulating your acupoints. Acupressure can be shared with others, but be cautious. Most states have laws against the practice of massage or medical care without a license. Keep it to family and friends. Be aware of the warnings. Explain what you are doing and what to expect. Thumb widths and palm widths shown in the diagrams refer to those of the person being treated. Point locations vary from person to person. Look for reactions and ask for feedback to fine-tune your efforts.

A Abdomen I Impetego, eczema 8, 9, 4, 5

---Lower 9, 5, 6, 2, 20 Indigestion 5, 6, 18

---Upper 5, 6 Insomnia 13, 2, 11, 12, 31, 18

Allergies 8, 14, 24 J Jaundice (M) 2, 16

Ankle 4, 5, 6, 1, 30, 18, 20, 21 Jaw, lower 7, 3, 4, 1

Arm 8, 3, 2, 34, 12,17, 27 K Kidneys (M) 21, 33

Armpit 2, 12 Knee 9

Anxiety 11, 15, 21 L Laryngitis 7, 14, 10, 1

Asthma (M) 7, 14, 12 Leg 9, 4, 5, 6

B Backache Lightheadedness 19

---General 9, 4, 5, 6, 17, 21, 24, 25, 27 Lips 1

---Lower 4, 5, 6, 21 Liver (M) 30

---Upper 17, 25, 27, 9, 4 Lumbago 7, 9, 4, 5, 6, 14, 1, 28

Bioenergy control Lungs 7

---Fear 3, 6, 11, 15, 31, 19, 21 M Memory 7, 2

---Energy (soft=boost/brisk=calm) 35, 13, 6 Meningitis (M) 10

---Hunger 5, 6 Menstruation 13, 5, 2, 15, 31, 20

---Memory 7, 2 Mental disturbance 6, 15, 35

---Sleep 20 Motion sickness 5, 6, 2

---Smoking 5, 6, 2, 14 Mouth 1, 33, 36

---Warmth 17, 27 Mumps (M) 4, 1

Bites (any) 33 N Nasal congestion 7, 10, 1, 19, 32

Bladder 9, 28 Nausea 5, 6, 12

Bleeding (EM!) 3, 6, 1, 33, 34 Neck 7, 8, 1, 34, 16, 17, 31, 24, 27

Blisters 8, 1 Nervousness, 1, 30, 31

Breasts 17 Neuralgia 4

Breath control 33 Nosebleed 7, 9, 1, 16, 19, 22

Breathing, labored (EM!) 12 O Ovaries and uterus 8, 13, 5, 6

Bronchitis 7, 14

Bruises 34 P Paralysis (EM!) 3, 16, 29

Burns (EM!) 8, 4, 28 Penis 20, 13, 5, 6

Bursitis 14 Pleurisy (EM!) 7, 3, 2, 1, 16

C "Charlie horse" cramps 4 Pneumonia (EM!) 7, 6, 14, 1

Chest (EM!) 3, 2, 1, 7 Poison ivy 8, 3

Cholera (M) 8, 3, 13, 6, 30, 16 Poisoning by mouth (EM!) 1, 12, 28

Claustrophobia 12 Poisoning, carbon monoxide (EM!) 3, 12

Colds and influenza 8, 3, 6, 1, 7, 16, 21, 23 Poisoning, food (EM!) 12

Colitis 7, 5, 6, 28 Prostate 13, 5, 6, 33, 28

Concussion (EM!) 7, 1, 12, 33, followed in 10 mins. by 34

R Rectum 4, 28, 36

Conjunctivitis 7, 1, 12, 23 Respiratory system 7, 2, 14, 1,

Constipation 13, 5, 20, 36 Restlessness 11, 15

Cough 7, 3, 6, 2, 14, 12, 33, 16, 36 S Sciatica 9, 4, 5, 6, 28, 24, 25

Cramps, menstrual 13, 5, 2, 15 Sea sickness 2, 6

Cramps, muscular spasms 30, 31 Sedation, tranquilization 1, 30

Cystitis 5, 28, 36 Seizure (EM!) 2

D Dental work 11, 15 Sex organs 8, 13, 5, 6, 20

Depression (M) 6 Shock (EM!) 2, 11, 12, 34, 27

Diabetes mellitus (M) 13, 5, 6, 14, 33 Shortness of breath (EM!) 12

Diarrhea 5, 6, 2, 15 Shoulder 7, 8, 3, 2, 14, 1, 34, 17, 31

Dizziness 2, 36 Sinusitis 7, 10, 1, 18, 24, 32

Dysentery (M) 5, 6, 2, 15 Skin 8, 9, 3

E Ear 3, 1 Sleep control 20

Edema 5, 6 Small intestine 5, 6

Elbow 8, 3, 2, 14, 1, 27 Smoking control 5, 6, 2, 14, 35

Electric shock (EM!) 34 Sneezing 14, 24

Epilepsy, epileptic seizure (EM!) 2, 36 Spleen, pancreas 6

Exhaustion 12, 34 Sprains 4

Eye 23, 8, 1, 7, 30, 26 Stings (use right side only) 33

F Face 8, 3, 4, 1, 7 Stomach 8, 5, 6, 2

Fainting (EM!) 10, 11 Strains, muscular 4

Fatigue 6, 34 Stricture of urine 30, 31, 20, 21

Fear control 3, 6, 11, 15, 15, 19, 21 Stroke (EM!) 2, 33, 34

Fever 3, 10, 15, 26 Sunstroke (EM!) 10

Fingers 10, 3, 2, 1, 12 Sweating 9, 1

Flatulence 5, 6, 22 T Tachycardia, racing heart (EM!) 6, 11, 19

Foot 4, 5, 6, 1, 30, 18, 20, 21 Temper 11, 31

Forearm 8, 2, 10, 1, 12 Testicles 4, 5, 6

G Gall bladder 7, 5, 6, 1 Thigh 9

Gastrointestinal system 5, 6, 1 Thirst, temporary 12

Gingivitis 1 Throat 10, 7, 3, 14, 1, 12, 33, 36

Genitourinary 13, 30, 31, 20 Tongue 1

H Hand 3, 2, 10, 1, 12 Tonsillitis 9, 3, 10, 1, 18

Hangover 5, 6, 18 Toothache 4, 1, 18, 22

Headaches U Ulcers, intestinal 3, 5, 6

---Anxiety/tension 11, 15, 21 Ulcers, peptic 5, 6

---Base of skull/neck 27, 17, 8, 1, 16 Unconsciousness (EM!) 20, 10, 12, 33 (use

left side only), 34

---General 1, 7, 3, 4, 6, 2, 10, 11, 20, 21, 26 Urinary control, temporary 28

---Migraine 7, 1, 26, 12 Uterus and ovaries 8, 13, 5, 6

---Severe 26, 21, 1, 3, 7, 4, 6, 2, 10 V Vertigo (M) 4, 2, 28, 21, 36

---Sinus 7, 10, 1, 18, 24, 32Vomiting and retching (M) 5, 6, 13, 2, 15, 12, 16

---Top of head 21, 1, 3, 7, 4, 6, 2, 10, 11 W Warmth control 17, 27

Head, injury or pain (EM!) 7, 8, 3, 6, 2, 10, 1, 11, 34, 21, 27

Whiplash (M) 7, 8, 4, 1

Heart attack (EM!) 3, 2, 1, 11, 18 Wounds (EM!) 4, 34, 28, 18, 20

Heartburn 2, 11 Wrist 7, 3, 12

Heat rash 8, 6, 1 Y Yawning control 7

Hemorrhoids 4, 36, 25

Hernia 5, 6, 20

Hiccough 13, 2, 35

Hip 4, 5, 6

Hives and rash 8, 16

Hunger 5, 6

Hypertension (M) 9, 3, 13, 15, 21, 25

Hyperventilation 14

Hypotension (M) 15

Hysteria (M) 11, 21

Acupoint #1

Squeeze thumb and forefinger together, forming a ridge above the thumb; the point is in the middle of that ridge, just above the end of the crease formed by thumb and forefinger; good

for most problems from the waist up

Acupoint #2

Two thumb widths from the largest crease on the inside wrist; the point is between the

tendons in the middle of the wrist

Acupoint #3

Two thumb widths above the outside of the wrist, lined up with the middle finger

Acupoint #4

In the depression just behind the outer anklebone

Acupoint #5

One palm width above the tip of the inner anklebone, on the back of the shinbone; often used in combination with acupoint #6

Acupoint #6

One palm width below the bottom edge of the kneecap, on the outside, in a depression between the shinbone and the leg muscle; effective for most problems from the waist down,

especially when used with acupoint #5

Acupoint #7

Clasp your hands together as in (A), touching your upper wrist with your forefinger; the point is found on a line with the thumb, in a small depression (B); remembering the position of the

point, unclasp your hands and apply pressure

Acupoint #8

Bend your arm hand to shoulder, and place your finger on the end of the crease of the arm; open your arm and stimulate the point

Acupoint #9

Between the two ligaments, behind the knee, on the crease formed when the leg is bent; note: if you have varicose veins, don't use this point

Acupoint #10

Just behind the thumbnail, on the side opposite the fingers

Acupoint #11

On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the little finger

Acupoint #12

On the largest crease of the inner wrist, on a line with the thumb

Acupoint #13

One palm width below the navel; another point with similar effects can be found two thumb widths below this one

Acupoint #14

On the crease of the inside of the elbow, on the thumb side

Acupoint #15

On the middle finger, just above the nail, on the side closest to the thumb

Acupoint #16

Between the two most prominent bones of the top of the spine

Acupoint #17

On top of the shoulder, half way between the neck and the outside of the shoulder

Acupoint #18

Just behind the nail of the second toe, on the side opposite the big toe

Acupoint #19

On either side of the place where the spine meets the skull

Acupoint #20

On the big toe, the side closest to the second toe, just behind and slightly to the side of the nail

Acupoint #21

In the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball

Acupoint #22

Just above the place where the second and third toes separate |

Acupoint #23

Below the brow ridge at the corner of the eye nearest the bridge of the nose, just below a notch in the skull

Acupoint #24

Just below or inside the eyebrow, near the middle; feel for a notch in the eyebrow ridge; point should be just slightly above this

Acupoint #25

On the back, on a line with the elbows, about two thumb widths on either side of the spine

Acupoint #26

Pinch the nostril, on the side opposite the septum; good for severe headache

Acupoint #27

Slightly to the back of the muscle which goes from neck to shoulder, a little closer to the arm than to the neck

Acupoint #28

On the outside of the foot, slightly to the rear of the last knucklebone of the smallest toe

Acupoint #29

On the back of the jawbone, just below the ear

Acupoint #30

Two thumb widths above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot

Acupoint #31

Just above where the big toe and the second toe separate, on the upper surface of the foot

Acupoint #32

On the cheek, next to the outside of the nostril

Acupoint #33

Behind the inner anklebone, on a line between the crown and the tip of the heel; often used in combination with acupoint # 36

Acupoint #34

On the tip of the shoulder; pick up your arm and look for the a dimple toward the back of the shoulder.; put your finger in the dimple, lower your arm and begin stimulation

Acupoint #35

On the center of the chest, just below the bottom of the sternum (breast bone)

Acupoint #36

Two palm widths plus one thumb width above the outer ankle bone, just behind an imaginary vertical line from the tip of the ankle bone; often used in combination with acupoint #33

SHANGWAN (TWO CAVITIES)

ZHONGWAN (MIDDLE CAVITY)Meridian designation: CV-12Location:On the midline of the abdomen, 4 body-inches directly above the umbilicus (Belly Button). SHANGWAN ( UPPER CAVITY)Meridian designation: CV-13

Location: On the midline of the abdomen, 5 body-inches directly above the umbilicus.

* FOR BOTH: Indications: Vomiting, stomachache, abdominal distention, gastritis, gastrectasis, stomach spasm. Function: stimulating either or both points helps normalize gastric secretions and contractions, hence calming the stomach. Manipulation: Use 'pressing', 'rubbing' or 'pushing' methods. When treating motion sickness, use the 'rubbing' method because direct pressure may induce vomiting.