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- 2. ACUPRESSURE Presented by Kay H. Lowell, DCT(P) Spiritual, Health, and Wellness Center
- 3. What It Is Acupressure is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) using the fingers to press key points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.
- 4. What It Is Stimulating these points releases endorphins, which are neurochemicals that relieve pain, so pain is blocked.
- 5. What It Is Acupressure is a safe and gentle alternative therapy used to relieve symptoms from many common disorders.
- 6. What It Is A skilled practitioner simply uses their thumbs and fingers (sometimes the elbow, crystals, etc.) to exert pressure to specific body points, which are located on the Meridian Energy System Map.
- 7. Purpose of Acupressure To restore and maintain the balance between body, mind and spirit.
- 8. Effective for the Following Conditions • Common Colds • Insomnia • Painful menses • Minor headaches • Leg cramps
- 9. Effective for the Following Conditions • Joint and muscle aches • Nasal Bleeding • Asthma • Mild Nausea and/or vomiting and diarrhea
- 10. History Acupressure has been practiced as a healing art for more than 5,000 years.
- 11. History It is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is rooted in Taoism
- 12. History Practitioners charged for their services only when a patient was healthy. When the patient became ill, practitioners worked to restore health and only accepted payment when health was restored.
- 13. Foundational Elements of TCM Chi or Qi
- 14. Foundational Elements of TCM Concept of Yin and Yang
- 15. Foundational Elements of TCM The Five Elements 1.Earth 2.Water 3.Metal 4.Wood 5.Fire
- 16. TCM View of Chi TCM holds the belief that Chi/Qi is our life essence and is a vital force in maintaining and nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits.
- 17. TCM View of Chi Chi is the source of life, inspiration, and action.
- 18. Five Main Functions of Qi A source of all body activity and movement
- 19. Five Main Functions of Qi It warms the body and maintains normal body temperature.
- 20. Five Main Functions of Qi It protects the body from harmful external environmental factors.
- 21. Five Main Functions of Qi It transforms food and air into other vital substances.
- 22. Five Main Functions of Qi It helps hold organs, vessels, and body tissues in their correct place so they function properly.
- 23. TCM and Yin/Yang Theory • Yin-yang theory—the concept of two opposing, yet complementary, forces that shape the world and all life—is central to TCM. • Used to describe the cyclical nature of energy. • Sometimes viewed as Feminine/Masculine, Dark/Light • Influences all areas of life • Cannot have one without the other and are interdependent • Transform into each other • The contrasting dot within represents the contrasting elements of the other contained within.
- 24. TCM and Yin/Yang Theory Yin-yang theory—the concept of two opposing, yet complementary, forces that shape the world and all life—is central to TCM.
- 25. TCM and Yin/Yang Theory Used to describe the cyclical nature of energy.
- 26. TCM and Yin/Yang Theory Sometimes viewed as Feminine/Masculine, Dark/Light
- 27. TCM and Yin/Yang Theory Cannot have one without the other and are interdependent
- 28. TCM and Yin/Yang Theory The contrasting dot within represents the contrasting elements of the other contained within.
- 29. Theory of Five Elements TCM also uses the theory of Wu Xing or five elements— fire, earth, metal, water, and wood—to explain how the body works; these elements correspond to particular organs and tissues in the body.
- 30. When Yin and Yang are in harmony and when the Five Elements are in harmony, there is balance and good health.
- 31. Meridian Energy System In the TCM view, a vital energy or life force called qi or chi circulates in the body through a system of pathways or channels called meridians. Health is an ongoing process of maintaining balance and harmony in the circulation of qi.
- 32. Meridian Energy System The meridian system is an energy distribution network that is also energetic.
- 33. Meridian Energy System Qi is like a river flowing toward its ultimate source, the ocean.
- 34. Meridian Energy System Meridians represent areas of high qi concentration where the energy is dynamic.
- 35. Meridian Energy System Any block to that energy flow will result in an imbalance that is manifested in dis-ease or illness.
- 36. Meridian Energy System There are 14 Primary Meridians named for the organ or function they are associated with.
- 37. Meridian Energy System Acupressure points are named for their position on the meridians, for example, Heart 7 or Large Intestine 4
- 38. Meridian Energy System The meridians are NOT the same as arteries, veins and capillaries, and they do NOT correspond to any anatomic map in Western medicine.
- 39. Symptoms of Chi Deficiency • Deficient Blood • Pale skin • Pale tongue • Irritability • Depression • Physical Weakness • Burn out
- 40. When Not To Have Acupressure While Acupressure is a safe and non-invasive technique, there are some conditions in which acupressure should be avoided.
- 41. When Not To Have Acupressure People who are hemophiliacs, women who are pregnant, people who have recently taken drugs or alcohol, who may have sever psychotic conditions, or have acute cardiovascular disorder should avoid having acupressure.
Notas do Editor
- Hello. My name is Kay Lowell and I am a Holistic Health Educator and practitioner. I teach people to use safe, natural, and non-invasive techniques that help to reduce stress, increase immune system functioning, and increase sense of well-being. In this brief lesson, we will be talking about Acupressure. I’ll be explaining to you what it is, what it can do for you, and we will be doing a brief mini facial acupressure session, in which you can participate at the same time I am demonstrating this technique.
- First a thank you to Patty Vancil for giving me the opportunity to learn new skills and go outside of my comfort zone. She is helping me make this MY Best Year Ever.And to MelodieLicht for all of her patience and her giving spirit. For all of her time that she has spent helping me by video tapping these presentations and teaching me how to do this for myself.Thank you, ladies.
- Some of you may have heard about Acupressure. It’s just like acupuncture, but without the use of needles. Acupressure is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine using the fingers to skillfully press key points, which stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. Stimulating these points releases endorphins, which are neurochemicals that relieve pain, so pain is blocked.
- Some of you may have heard about Acupressure. It’s just like acupuncture, but without the use of needles. Acupressure is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine using the fingers to skillfully press key points, which stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. Stimulating these points releases endorphins, which are neurochemicals that relieve pain, so pain is blocked.
- Acupressure is a safe and gentle alternative and complementary therapy used to relieve symptoms from many common conditions, such as pain relief, nausea, vomiting, additions, asthma, constipation, diarrhea, headaches, fibromyalgia, painful menses, allergies, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.A skilled practitioner simply uses their thumbs and fingers to exert pressure to specific body points.
- Acupressure is a safe and gentle alternative and complementary therapy used to relieve symptoms from many common conditions, such as pain relief, nausea, vomiting, additions, asthma, constipation, diarrhea, headaches, fibromyalgia, painful menses, allergies, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.A skilled practitioner simply uses their thumbs and fingers to exert pressure to specific body points.
- Because Traditional Chinese Medicine’s philosophy is one where dis-ease is caused by an energy imbalance, the purpose of acupressure is to maintain and restore the balance between the body, mind, and spirit.
- As I mentioned before, Acupressure has been shown to be effective for many conditions, such as common colds, insomnia, painful menses, minor headaches, leg cramps, joints and muscle aches, arthritis, and stiff neck, nasal bleeding, asthma, and mild nausea.
- As I mentioned before, Acupressure has been shown to be effective for many conditions, such as common colds, insomnia, painful menses, minor headaches, leg cramps, joints and muscle aches, arthritis, and stiff neck, nasal bleeding, asthma, and mild nausea.
- Acupressure has been around for quite some time. In fact, it has been practiced as a healing art for more than 5,000 years. Practitioners charged for their services only when a patient was healthy. When the patient became ill, practitioners worked to restore health and only accepted payment when health was restored.
- Acupressure has been around for quite some time. In fact, it has been practiced as a healing art for more than 5,000 years. Practitioners charged for their services only when a patient was healthy. When the patient became ill, practitioners worked to restore health and only accepted payment when health was restored.
- Acupressure has been around for quite some time. In fact, it has been practiced as a healing art for more than 5,000 years. Practitioners charged for their services only when a patient was healthy. When the patient became ill, practitioners worked to restore health and only accepted payment when health was restored.
- There are three foundational elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The first is the concept of chi, or qi. Traditional Chinese Medicine holds the belief that chi, or qi, is our life essence and is a vital force in maintaining and nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits. Chi is the source of life, inspiration, and action.The second element to Traditional Chinese Medicine is the concept of Yin and Yang. This theory is rooted in the idea of two opposing, yet complementary, forces that shape the world and all life, and it is central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yin and Yang is used to describe the cyclical nature of energy, and it is sometimes viewed as feminine or masculine. Yin and Yang influence all areas of life, they transform into each other, and you cannot have one without the other. The contrasting dot within represents the contrasting elements of the other contained within.The third element of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the use of the Five Element Theory.
- There are three foundational elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The first is the concept of chi, or qi. Traditional Chinese Medicine holds the belief that chi, or qi, is our life essence and is a vital force in maintaining and nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits. Chi is the source of life, inspiration, and action.The second element to Traditional Chinese Medicine is the concept of Yin and Yang. This theory is rooted in the idea of two opposing, yet complementary, forces that shape the world and all life, and it is central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yin and Yang is used to describe the cyclical nature of energy, and it is sometimes viewed as feminine or masculine. Yin and Yang influence all areas of life, they transform into each other, and you cannot have one without the other. The contrasting dot within represents the contrasting elements of the other contained within.The third element of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the use of the Five Element Theory.
- There are three foundational elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The first is the concept of chi, or qi. Traditional Chinese Medicine holds the belief that chi, or qi, is our life essence and is a vital force in maintaining and nurturing our bodies, minds, and spirits. Chi is the source of life, inspiration, and action.The second element to Traditional Chinese Medicine is the concept of Yin and Yang. This theory is rooted in the idea of two opposing, yet complementary, forces that shape the world and all life, and it is central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yin and Yang is used to describe the cyclical nature of energy, and it is sometimes viewed as feminine or masculine. Yin and Yang influence all areas of life, they transform into each other, and you cannot have one without the other. The contrasting dot within represents the contrasting elements of the other contained within.The third element of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the use of the Five Element Theory.
- The Five Elements are aspects of qi, or energy. These are fire, earth, metal water, and wood. Health is a harmonious balance of all the elements. The energy of the elements ebbs and flows in daily and seasonal cycles. These elements correspond to particular organs and tissues in the body, and they are the building blocks of the human body and all matter.For example, let’s look at the wood element. Wood governs the Liver and gallbladder meridians. For people who have a healthy Wood element, they are decisive, and they have clear goals and visions.When there is an imbalance, people can be indecisive, stuck in life, unable to express anger, possible workaholics, and they may have digestive problems. If the liver energy is imbalanced, hot and spicy foods may irritate and upset the digestive tract, and sour and bitter foods should be ingested to balance the energy. Some common signs of a Wood/Liver imbalance are dry or brittle nails, pain just below the ribs, eye problems, migraines, sinus problems, and painful menses.
- So, when Yin and Yang are in harmony and when the Five Elements are in harmony, there is balance and good health.
- In Traditional Chinese Medicine, vital energy is called qi or chi, and it circulates in the body through a system of pathways or channels called meridians. Health is an ongoing process of maintaining balance and harmony in the circulation of qi.The meridian system is an energy distribution network that is also energetic. Qi is like a river flowing toward its ultimate source, the ocean.Meridians represent areas of high qi concentration where the energy is dynamic. Any block to that energy flow will result in an imbalance that is manifested in dis-ease or illness.
- There are 14 Primary Meridians named for the organ or function they are associated with. Acupressure points are named for their position on the meridians, for example, Heart 7 or Large Intestine 4. The meridians are NOT the same as arteries, veins and capillaries, and they do NOT correspond to any anatomic map in Western medicine.
- There are 14 Primary Meridians named for the organ or function they are associated with. Acupressure points are named for their position on the meridians, for example, Heart 7 or Large Intestine 4. The meridians are NOT the same as arteries, veins and capillaries, and they do NOT correspond to any anatomic map in Western medicine.
- There are 14 Primary Meridians named for the organ or function they are associated with. Acupressure points are named for their position on the meridians, for example, Heart 7 or Large Intestine 4. The meridians are NOT the same as arteries, veins and capillaries, and they do NOT correspond to any anatomic map in Western medicine.
- Symptoms of Chi, or energy, Deficiency, are deficient blood, pale skin, pale tongue, irritability, depression, physical weakness, and burn out.
- While Acupressure is a safe and non-invasive technique, there are some conditions in which acupressure should be avoided. People who are hemophiliacs, women who are pregnant, people who have recently taken drugs or alcohol, who may have sever psychotic conditions, or have acute cardiovascular disorder should avoid having acupressure.
- While Acupressure is a safe and non-invasive technique, there are some conditions in which acupressure should be avoided. People who are hemophiliacs, women who are pregnant, people who have recently taken drugs or alcohol, who may have sever psychotic conditions, or have acute cardiovascular disorder should avoid having acupressure.
- And just a side note, Acupressure can also be used on animals as well as humans.