Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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Eight sessions of acupressure enhanced with the use of aromatic essential oil of Lavender effectively resolved short-term, sub-acute and nonspecific neck pain (defined as pain on most days in the 2 weeks previous) in this randomized, controlled clinical trial done at a Hong Kong clinic and community center. Eight sessions of manual acupressure with Lavender oil (3% in olive oil base) used as the lubricant were performed over a 3-week period. One month after treatment had ended, the 14 participants randomized to acupressure with Lavender had 23% reduced pain intensity (p=0. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 There is relatively little research to support acupressure for treating insomnia. Not surprisingly, most of what there is has been done in places where people are familiar with the concepts behind acupuncture and acupressure. A Korean study found that acupuncture of the ear assisted elderly people in getting to sleep.697 A Taiwanese study found that acupressure improved the quality of sleep in older people.698
Herbal Solutions
Compared to pharmaceuticals, herbs get no respect. Physicians think they are wimpy at best and ineffective and dangerous at worst. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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 As with acupuncture, acupressure is believed to balance the flow of energy through the body that the Chinese call chi or qi, thus increasing the body's healing powers, preventing illness and improving vitality.
Although some pressure points may be tender when massaged, acupressure is a simple, safe and effective method for the relief of minor disorders, but it should not be relied on completely to relieve asthma and must be used in conjunction with other treatments or therapies suggested in this book. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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| Acupressure
We never considered acupressure a viable sleep aid until we received a most unorthodox home remedy from one of our readers. He suggested taping a dried bean to the inside of the wrist between the two tendons. He measured three finger-widths from the crease of the wrist. The point he described is known in traditional acupuncture as the Inner Gate. Pressing on it is supposed to relieve anxiety, slow the heart rate, and promote sleep.
/ read in your column about an acupressure point on the inner arm to aid sleep. |
| Apparently, though, the acupressure point our reader described is not the only one that could be used. A commercial product, 1st Choice Sleep Band, from the makers of Acu-band, exerts pressure at a spot on the heart meridian (Ht7). The manufacturer claims that wearing the bands on both wrists promotes restful sleep (for more information, go to www.acuband.com).
There is relatively little research to support acupressure for treating insomnia. Not surprisingly, most of what there is has been done in places where people are familiar with the concepts behind acupuncture and acupressure. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| One month after treatment had ended, the 14 participants randomized to acupressure with Lavender had 23% reduced pain intensity (p=0.02), 23% reduced neck stiffness (p=0.001), improved lateral neck flexion (p=0.02), and improved neck extension (p=0.001) when compared with the 18 participants in the control group. The regimen (acupressure plus Lavender) has value, the authors conclude, as a complement to conventional medical treatments for sub-acute neck pain (Yip, 2006). |
| Eight sessions of manual acupressure with Lavender oil (3% in olive oil base) used as the lubricant were performed over a 3-week period. One month after treatment had ended, the 14 participants randomized to acupressure with Lavender had 23% reduced pain intensity (p=0.02), 23% reduced neck stiffness (p=0.001), improved lateral neck flexion (p=0.02), and improved neck extension (p=0.001) when compared with the 18 participants in the control group. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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| In recent years acupressure aids such as earrings, called 'acurings', have been designed. These apply light pressure to the lung and heart points in the ear. The earrings are only worn for 20?0 minutes a day, have no known side effects and their supporters believe they assist stress, compulsive eating behaviour, insomnia, excessive smoking and 'nerves'.
Activating pressure points in the cheek, nose and on parts of the chest, back and shoulders can often help relieve asthma and act as a preventive measure. |
| Eastern massage systems such as shiatsu are also widely practised, as is acupressure, a massage-like refinement using the theory of acupuncture points. |
Marshall Editions
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 Caution: Wash your hands with soap and running water before and after acupressure.
Diet: Eat foods with plain flavor, such as Chinese cabbage, celery, fresh lotus rhizome, mung bean sprouts, balsam pears, shepherd's purse, tomatoes, water chestnuts, and pears. Avoid wine, spring onions, garlic, pepper, and chilies.
NATUROPATHY
Diet: Maintain a diet that will strengthen the immune system so that your body is able to fight infections that can cause conjunctivitis. |
Kevin Trudeau
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Steam with Eucalyptus oil www.therealessentials.com (800) 371-3515
Herbal Tincture, Throat and Tonsil www.dr-schulze.com (877) 832-2463
Cold/Flu Remedy, MycoPhyto Complex Advanced Bionutritionals (800) 728-2288
Pure Camu www.amazonherb.net
Zicam www.zicam.com
26. COLD SORES (SEE HERPES)
27. CONSTIPATION
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Dr. Natura, Colonix Program www.drnatura.com (800) 877-0414
Flax seed meal, Forti-Flax www.barleans. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Acupuncture uses needles for this purpose, while acupressure (for example, Shiatsu or Jin Shin Do) uses rubbing, kneading, or other types of pressure from the fingers and hands.
Reflexology Massage to Promote Sleep
For a better night's rest, here's a simple self-massage to do before bed. For the best effect, take a relaxing soak in a hot tub with a few drops of calming essential oils, such as lavender, rose otto, patchouli, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, or most citrus, before you do the self-massage. You can also rub diluted essential oils directly on your skin to help you further relax.15
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| Oriental Bodywork
Oriental body therapies, such as acupuncture and acupressure, work to balance the flow of qi (vital energy) throughout energy meridians. These meridians run throughout the body and are associated with different organs. If a blockage exists in a meridian, it will be expressed as health problems in the organs associated with that meridian. Blocked qi can be released by applying pressure to specific points along the meridians. |
| Bodywork
The term bodywork refers to therapies such as massage, reflexology, and acupressure, which are employed to improve the structure and functioning of the human body. Bodywork in all its forms helps to reduce pain, soothe injured muscles, stimulate circulation of both the blood and lymphatic fluid, and promote deep relaxation—all helpful for sleep disorders. |
Andreas Moritz
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 These include dietary adjustments, exercise, physical therapy, stress management, massage therapy, acupuncture, acupressure and yoga.
Stimulants Make Strong People Weak
All stimulants are "sweet" when ingested but "bitter" in their effects. You can become addicted to them without even recognizing your dependency. If you are used to drinking a few cups of coffee a day, try this: Go on a "coffee fast," which means having no coffee for an entire day, and observe how you feel as the day progresses. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It certainly isn't acupressure, and it's definitely not a miracle. The only miracle is that people are buying this thing. This product, in my view, should be avoided. And even though I’m a huge proponent of acupuncture, reflexology and acupressure, this machine does none of those.
This machine is a joke, actually -- a cruel joke. It's painful to use, and I can only think of one medical use for it and that would be for diabetic patients whose feet are numb and who need some very aggressive stimulation to help blood flow return to those extremities. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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| Rather than focusing on symptoms, Chinese medicine uses acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, shiatsu, reflexology and t'ai-chi to stimulate the chi energy flow and build up whichever of the two forces is deficient.
According to this philosophy, whether we are resting or on the move, asleep or awake, hot or cold, the body is constantly in the process of energy balancing. When we get a fever, yin and yang disharmony can cause asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, hay fever and other illnesses. |
Dr. John Heinerman
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 Let [us] give you an example and then a reference for you to follow for those who want to really get into acupressure. Suppose your dog or cat is suffering from stiffness related to arthritis of the front leg, specifically the elbow. The point you want to massage is Large Intestines 10 [LI-10]. This point is located on the outside of the front leg just in front of and below the elbow. Simply massage this point for 4-5 minutes every other day. If you're interested in learning more about acupressure, a great workbook is Canine acupressure from Equine acupressure, Inc. (303-841-7211). |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| Daily exercise should be augmented by various forms of bodywork, such as chiropractic, massage, acupressure, or other physical therapies that promote relaxation and improve the circulation of nerve impulses, blood, and lymphatic fluid. In this chapter, we'll take a look at some of the most widely available physical therapies to help you decide which you might prefer or which would be most beneficial for your particular sleep problem. |
Anne Harrington
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 The device consisted of a set of eye goggles with a strap that was outfitted with a series of soft, inward-pointing spikes designed to stimulate acupressure points on the head. When the device was turned on, the whole apparatus vibrated intensely. The English-language brochure I was given explained why this was done:
With the development of modern biological magnetic science, plenty of research and study prove that magnetic field can have a great effect on human body's tissue, organs, nervous system, biological enzyme and biological magnetic field. . . . |
| I put the gadget on, allowed the demonstrator to flick the switch, and spent a few minutes feeling the acupressure points vibrating all around my head. The experience was a little unpleasant but vaguely impressive. Leaving the store, I had the thought that I had just experienced a perfect minidramatization of an "Eastward journeys" story—but one that was designed to be primarily experienced, not by Americans or other Westerners but by modern Chinese shoppers! |
Marshall Editions
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| Treatment can also regulate circulation to help maintain skin health.
| Acupressure: Press the Tai Yang, Hegu, and Feng Chi points with gentle pressure for about 920 one minute every day. The Tai Yang point is located at the temple in the depression between the lateral end of the eyebrow and eyelid. The Hegu point is located on the back of the hand between the thumb and first finger. The Feng Chi points are at the back of the head at the base of the skull, about 2 inches on either side of the center point. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Acupressure
A prospective, controlled clinical trial examined the efficacy of acupressure therapy for morning sickness, using a two-group, random assignment, cross-over design. Subjects in group 1 (n = 8) used acupressure wristbands for 5 days, followed by 5 days without therapy. Subjects in group 2 (n = 8) had no therapy for 5 days, followed by 5 days' use of wristbands. The Multiple Affect Adjective Checklist and Sickness Impact Profile were used, and extent of nausea was assessed at baseline, day 5, and day 10. Use of acupressure wristbands relieved morning sickness for 12 of 16 subjects. |
Mike Adams
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 In terms of acupuncture and acupressure, there are specific points that tend to be very helpful for menstrual pain. Those are known as the spleen meridian points, spleen 6, spleen 8, and spleen 10. But this isn't a self-treatment issue. You do need to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in order to have these points treated correctly with acupressure or acupuncture. |
Dr. John Heinerman
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| If you're interested in learning more about acupressure, a great workbook is Canine acupressure from Equine acupressure, Inc. (303-841-7211). [By the way] the same points work for cats, too."
(The publisher of my many health books, Prentice Hall of Paramus, New Jersey, offers several good books on acupressure for human needs: Body Reflexology by Mildred Carter and Tammy Weber and Acupuncture Without the Needles by J. V. Cerney, DC, AB, DM, DPM. They can be ordered by mail or found in your local bookstore. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| In addition, we taught her breathing techniques, self-hypnosis, and acupressure as stress reduction tools to help her sleep. After three weeks on this program, Laurie began to sleep through the night, and she continues to do well. She was not able to change her profession, so every month she repeats the liver detoxification. That, along with the adjustments she's made in her lifestyle, keeps her sleeping soundly.
Let's take a look at some of the main ways that toxic conditions in the body can interfere with sleep. |
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| Caution: If you have a fungus infection on your nails, do not use acupressure because it may spread the infection.
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Diet: Include foods in your diet that may help the blood and kidneys, and nourish the nails, such as duck, liver, loquat, persimmon, pineapple, chives, celery, grapes, lotus, yam, and tangerines.
Diet: Nail problems are often a sign of malnourishment. Look for good sources of protein, high-quality complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats and oils. |
Dawson Church
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 Tap as acupressure Technique (TAT)
You hold this pose while you think of the worst part of the problem that's bothering you, and wait till you feel a physical shift. It usually happens in a minute or two, rarely longer than five. You feel your body relax as the tension drains from you. |
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