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acupressureor shiatsuAlternative-medicine practice in which pressure is applied to points on the body aligned along 12 main meridians (pathways), usually for a short time, to improve the flow of vital force (qi). Though often referred to by its Japanese name, shiatsu, it originated in China thousands of years ago. A single point may be pressed to relieve a specific symptom or condition, or a series of points can be worked on to promote overall well-being. Some studies suggest that acupressure can be effective for certain health problems, including nausea, pain, and stroke-related weakness. Risks are minimal with cautious use. See also acupuncture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In 2002, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in
Austria found that with minor gynecological surgery, incidents of
post-operative nausea and vomiting were reduced with Korean hand
acupressure (a needle-free procedure that involves the application of
pressure using acupressure "seeds"). The main objective of the Vietnamese facial acupressure system
reflexology is to prevent health problems and relieve existing troubles
before they are chronic: that said, Facial Reflexology introduces the
concepts and methods of the healing method to English speakers for the
first time, offering some thirteen summary diagrams locating numbered
facial points and their reflex zones for the whole body. But alternative or complementary Eastern therapies
like acupuncture, shiatsu, and acupressure can help fend off injury and
even speed healing. |
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