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- 1. Knowledge of Acupressure / Acupuncture Mr. S. Artchoudane Assistant Professor, Center for Yogic Sciences, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Puducherry
- 2. Acupressure Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers or any blunted objects to press key points called as ‘Acu Points’ ( Energy stored points) on the surface rhythmically on the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body’s life force to aid healing. •Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, while acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of hands or any blunted objects, but acupuncture employs needles , Acupressure has been practiced as a healing art for at least 5,000 years. This complete health system has been documented for use in treating over 3000 conditions.
- 3. • Acupressure can be effective in helping relieve headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems, neck pain, backaches, arthritis, muscle aches, and tension due to stress, ulcer pain, menstrual cramps, lower back aches, constipation, and indigestion, anxiety, insomnia. • There are also great advantages to using acupressure as a way to balance the body and maintain good health. The healing touch of acupressure reduces tension, increases circulation, and enables the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.
- 4. HISTORY OF ACCUPRESSURE • Historical evidence, documents, edifices, etc. corroborate that acupressure and acupuncture therapy was known in India 5000 years ago. The people of India also practiced acupuncture at that time. • • • Charaka, in “Charaka Samhitta”, has further added about the meridianology part of Acupressure Acupuncture traditionally was termed as "Bhedan Karma”(meaning “Piercing Through Therapy”), and was a part of the traditional Indian methods of using pressure points or marma.The methods of application were referred to as Marma- Chikitsa (Treatment of marma or points.) Sushruta, another physician of ancient India, has described the pressure points (marma) as being areas of very high concentration of energy or vitality (Prana).Thus, these ancient historical references indicate that Acupuncture as “Suchi- Chikitsa” (suchi mean needle) was practised in India.
- 5. • Elsewhere, in China, the history witnessed some remarkable advancements in the field of medicine. Chinese people also used to practise Chinese herbal medicines and Acupressure among different indigenous methods. During, this period Acupressure and others were developed in a more scientific manner. • In 1971, America’s president Richard Nixon’s visit to China and his much publicised interest in Acupressure paved the way for its revival and propagation into the rest of the world. • This resulted in World Health Organisation (WHO) adding Acupressure in its discussion in inter-regional seminar held at Beijing, China in 1979. Such successive events made WHO recognise Acupressure as an alternative method of treatment.
- 7. Definition Acupressure involves application of manual pressure usually with fingertips to specific points on the body
- 8. General Directions • Use firm pressure • Acupressure points are very sensitive areas • Massage until numbness is felt • No limit in the number of exercises per day. • Increase the massage in intensity slowly. • During massage, client can sit or lie down and breathe deeply. • Client need not massage on his own.
- 9. BasicPrinciples 1. Health means when Qi flows evenly along the merdians 2. The root cause of all diseases is a disorder in this energy vibration 3. It defines 12 merdians connected to 12 vital organs . 4. Any factor affects the flow ILLNESS 5. Imbalances caused Blockage /Leakage of energy in particular channel
- 10. Classification of acupressure Acupressure has been classified into FIVE basic parts: • • • • REFLEXOLOGY : In reflexology there are 39 points that represent 39 organs of the body and are located on the palm and sole. MERIDIANOLOGY : There are 12 pairs of bilateral and 8 extra meridians distributed all over the body. Around 360 points are situated on the pathway of these meridians. SCALP THERAPY : Over the scalp there are numerous points that represent different parts of the body. AURICLE THERAPY :Here the entire body’s point is found on the ears. SU-JOK THERAPY : The whole body and its points are located on the fingers and toes of the body.
- 11. Reflexology
- 12. Meridianology • Detailed history • Choosing of acupuncture points • Usual length of treatment – 10-30 min. • 1-2 times per week ACUPUNCTURE POINTS 12, 8 merdians, 360 acupuncture points
- 14. Auricletherapy Complications • Needle Dystocia • Bent Needle • Broken Needle • Fainting • Injury in internal organs • Bleeding • Infection • Forgotten Needle
- 15. SuJokTherapy
- 16. Advantages of acupressure • Acupressure as a mode of treatment finds themselves with the following advantages: • Easy to learn. • Any one can learn. • Easy to diagnosis. • Self-dependency. • No use of medicines. • No side effects. • Zero cost treatments. • Treats acute & chronic diseases.
- 18. Disadvantages of acupressure • Time consuming. • During pregnancy has the potential to causes miscarriages. • Acupressure cannot treat cold effectively. • It cannot be used for all medical conditions. • Drug and alcohol addicted people should not be treated with acupressure.
- 19. APPLICATIONS • Most people try acupressure for a specific ailment. Some of the more common ailments include: • Cancer-related fatigue • Headache • Menstrual cramps • Motion sickness • Muscle tension and pain • Nausea or vomiting after surgery or chemotherapy • Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and morning sickness • Stress management
- 20. Acupuncture
- 22. LegalIssues • Hands of an unskilled practitioner • Indirect regulations o Drugs & poisoning scheduling o Skin penetration regulations o Therapeutic skill administration • Choosing a practitioner o Associate membership o Qualifications
- 23. Effectof Acupuncture • Analgesic effect • Sedative effect • Homeostatic effect • Effects on CNS • Motor recovery • Immunity enhancing • Effects on blood vessels and blood • Effects on Digestive system and respiratory system
- 24. Contraindications • Acute Cardiac and congestive failure • Malignancies • Surgical- intestinal obstruction, etc • Drugs • Pregnancy • Hemorrhagic diseases • Miscellaneous – very old patients, sweating profusely, after hot bath, after food, hungry patients, debiliated and dying patients.
- 25. Implications on mental illness
- 26. • Innate deficiency of heart and kidney energies,excess of liver Qi • Lack of communication between heart and the kidneys Stillness with prominent EEG readings,deep relaxation and degree ofunresponsiveness to pain stimuli Anxietydisorders
- 27. • Insomnia –increase production of serotonin • Addiction – improves immune function,increases working memory and prevents neurological disorders. • Smoking – auriculopuncture & electroacupuncture • Alzheimer’s Disease – Verbal & motor skills, cognitive and mood functions • Parkinson’s Disease – Alleviate muscle stiffness, soreness and tremors
- 28. • Anorexia Nervosa – restore functioning of vital organs and other essential bodily functions • Nocturnal Enuresis & Mental Retardation – IQ Developed and Social adaptation behaviour increased. • Insomnia & Phobias – Increase production of endorphins, alleviates fears,anxieties and stress • Schizophrenia & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- removes Dampness/ Phlegm entities
- 29. AcupunctureinIndia • Acupuncture CAM therapy Institute in India • IANM • IGNOU – PG Diploma courses • Indian Academy of acupuncture science,Aurangabad • Indian Board of Alternative Medicine • TRAINING
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