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When To Consider Acupressure: An M.D.'s Prescription

You can think of acupressure as "acupuncture without needles." It is a branch of the practice of traditional Chinese Medicine, with its various components that promote the proper flow of energy, the fundamental life energy in all of us, using the hands, or herbs, or acupuncture needles.

Perhaps you have heard the term "Qi (or Chi)", or Ki, or Gi, Chinese or Japanese or Korean terms for the energy inherent in our bodies. Eastern 'medicine' for millennia has held that when the flow of Qi is obstructed or hindered all varieties of malaise and illness befall us. Problems with Qi flow can manifest in troubles as diverse as musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, headaches,…

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Resources

Acupressure Wellness

Acupressure for natural health.

Acupressure.com

The Official Website for Acupressure.

ScienceDaily

Your source for the latest research news.

Sugi Acupressure

SUGI therapeutic bodywork is a fast and effective treatment option for addressing many common health issues.