ACUPRESSURE: THERAPY AND PRACTICE

      The greatest wonder in this world is the human body. Our body is well equipped with the best, automatic, delicate but the most powerful machines-Heart and Lungs(a non stop pumping set); Eyes-a wonderful camera-cum-projector system; Ears-an astounding sound system; Stomach-a wonderful chemical laboratory; Nerves-miles of communication system.  Brain-an unparalleled computer infinite capacity. And the greatest thing about it the unbelievable co-ordination of all these machines so that the body can easily work for over a hundred years or more.

     It is a fact that in any good machine, provision is made whereby it automatically stops when there is a danger and restarts when you push its switch e.g. refrigerator and hot water geyser. It is not surprising that such a provision is made in the human body also. It is true that the system of our body is very intricate. But to maintain it is easy. Nature has provided in our body an `in-built mechanism` to maintain these machines and to repair them if need be. This science of health which makes use this `in-built mechanism`is popularly known as Acupressure.This therapy is the most precious gift to mankind from the Creator Himself.

   The Acupressure therapy was known in India even 5000 years ago, (according to Sushrut Samhita). Unfortunately, it was not preserved properly and went to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in the form of Acupuncture. From Sri Lanka (Ceylon), this therapy was taken to China and Japan by Buddhist monks or nomadic Aryans took it there and at present China is teaching Acupuncture to the world. This therapy was known to the Red Indians way back in the sixteenth century. In the twentieth century, researches have been made in the U.S.A. which have contributed  greatly in the development of this therapy. It is practiced by many Allopathic and Naturopathic doctors there. Now, the World Health Organization, too, has paid attention to this simple and easy therapy.

   The word `Acupressure`is related to `Acupuncture`. `Acu` means a needle and puncture means to `pierce`. Acupuncture means the art of treating diseases by piercing specific points in the body. Acupressure means the art of treating diseases by applying pressure on specific points with the help of one`s thumb or unpointed things.

 

 Acupressure: Acupressure Charts and Mechanism

  



Right hand Acupressure points



Left hand Acupressure points



                                             



Left-leg Sole Acupressure Points



Right-leg Sole Acupressure Points



                                                

                                                  



Backside Left-hand Acupressure Points



Backside Right-hand Acupressure Points



                               



Outside of Foot Acupressure Points



Inside of Foot Acupressure Points



                                                 

For treatment to the diseases first of all find out which part of the palm or sole of the feet is to be pressed for the treatment. Press the point and you will feel pain in that particular point. If you do not have pain in that particular point then you do not have the disease related to that point. If you feel pain then press the point 2 of 3 times a day for about 2 minutes at a time, till the pain is reduced to minimum. In some cases the pain will be reduced in a day or two but in some cases it might take a month or two. The treatment is necessary till you feel pain on that particular point. When you do not have any pain even when the point is pressed, you are cured sometimes the pain goes away in couple of minutes and you will be surprised the disease has been cured.Sometimes during the treatment at the initial time the disease will aggravates but it is a clear signal that the treatment is working properly, So do not stop pressing the points rather centime to press the points till you do not feel any pain. Always remember where ever you feel any pain, press it, just this pressure alone cures the disease. You may not know the name of the disease but you diagnose the disease and you are in a portion to curve the disease just by pressing your soles or palms.                                                      

                                                  Diseases                          Treatment and Techniques        

Acidity Hyper Tension Allergy, Asthma, Bronchitis Anemia Appendicitis Asthma, Sneezing, Hay fever Arthritis, Rheumatism Paralysis Blood Pressure low Blood Pressure High Blocked Nose Boils Bronchitis, pneumonia Cough and cold Diabetes Dumbness Dysentery, Vomiting Ear Pain, Puss Eyes, Cataract Bronchitis Fever due to malaria Gas trouble, Stomach pain Heart Attack Hernia, Prostrate Jaundice, Liver Problem Kidney Problem

1 to 8, 22,23,28 1 to 8, 21,34,30 All tips of fingers & toes, 37 1 to 8, 21 1 to 8, 30 & 34 All points tips finger & toes finger & toes 4,22,23,25,28 3,4,8,11,15,25,&28 1 to 8, 30 & 34 16 & 26 1 to 8, 30 & 34 1 to 8, 30 & 34 1 to 8, 25 & 26 1 to 8, 31 19,20,23,25,27,38 1 to 8 ,16,31 1 to 8, 35 1 to 8, 30 & 34 1 to 8, 30,34,37 1 to 8, 19, 22, 23,27 All points thrice a day,36 11 to 15 1 to 8, 19,20,22,23,25,27,28,38 1 to 8, 26

Mechanism (Working) :   According to Acupuncture, Shiatsu or Pointed Pressure Therapy, there are about 900 points all over the body on the meridians shown in figures. Puncturing is done or pressure is applied on these points to cure illness or pain or to create an anaesthetic effect. However, this requires a good deal of study and skill and so, a layman cannot do it.

 However, Acupressure treatment is so simple and easy that any layman-even a child of ten years-can learn and practise it.

The switch board of electric current flowing in our body is located in the palms and soles. In figures, you will see the location of the different switch points. In these figures you will find the names of the organs and endocrine glands to which these switch points are connected.

 Most of the organs and endocrine glands are in the right or the left side of the body and so their corresponding points are on the right or the left palms and soles. However, as the heart and the spleen are on the left side of the body, their corresponding points are only on the left palm and sole. Similarly, since, the liver, gall bladder and appendix are on the right side of the body and so their corresponding switches are only on the right palm and sole.

 In the same way, the points of all the organs like eyes, throat, ears, heart, lungs, stomach etc. which are in front of the body are shown in front in palms and soles. And the points of spinal cord, nerves, optic nerve, allergy etc. are on the back side of our body and so are shown on the back of palms/soles. These divisions prove that this therapy is scientific.