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===Understanding Acupressure=== | ===Understanding Acupressure=== | ||
| − | #Familiarize yourself with the concept of acupressure. Acupressure is a therapy developed over 5,000 years ago in Asia that is important in Chinese medicine. It uses specific finger placement and pressure along pivotal points on the body.<ref name="rf9687" /> Acupressure most commonly uses the fingers, especially the thumbs, to massage, rub, and stimulate the pressure points. However, elbows, knees, legs, and feet can also be used.<ref name="rf15819">http://www.acupressure.com/index.htm#acupressure</ref> | + | #Familiarize yourself with the concept of acupressure. Acupressure is a therapy developed over 5,000 years ago in Asia that is important in Chinese medicine. It uses specific finger placement and pressure along pivotal points on the body.<ref name="rf9687">http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/acupressure-points-and-massage-treatment</ref> Acupressure most commonly uses the fingers, especially the thumbs, to massage, rub, and stimulate the pressure points. However, elbows, knees, legs, and feet can also be used.<ref name="rf15819">http://www.acupressure.com/index.htm#acupressure</ref> |
#*The points are thought to be arranged along channels, called meridians. According to Asian medical philosophy, stimulating these areas can release tension and increase blood flow.<ref name="rf15820">http://www.acupressure.com/articles/acupuncture_and_acupressure_points.htm</ref> | #*The points are thought to be arranged along channels, called meridians. According to Asian medical philosophy, stimulating these areas can release tension and increase blood flow.<ref name="rf15820">http://www.acupressure.com/articles/acupuncture_and_acupressure_points.htm</ref> | ||
#*The popular massage technique of Shiatsu massage is a form of Asian Bodywork Therapy from Japan.<ref name="rf15821">http://www.earthtouchshiatsu.com/whatis.php</ref> | #*The popular massage technique of Shiatsu massage is a form of Asian Bodywork Therapy from Japan.<ref name="rf15821">http://www.earthtouchshiatsu.com/whatis.php</ref> | ||
