1. Acupuncture and Acupressure/Pressure Points

2. What Is it? Acupuncture/Acupressure is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It started in China more than 2,000 years ago. Acupuncture/Acupressure become better known in the United States in 1971 American practices of acupuncture/acupressure combines traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries

3. Acupressure –Using hands on the pressure points Acupuncture –Using needles on the pressure points

4. Reason for Use It has been found to help decrease inflammation and reduce the pain and stiffness associated with chronic pain. More than 90% of chronic pain patients get some type of pain relief from acupuncture treatments Sinus inflammation, digestive problems, dental pain, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, asthma, PMS, stress/anxiety, osteoarthritis, addiction and pain.

5. How does it work Specific points along the meridians called acupuncture points At these points an energy flow is stimulated and the function of the organs are regulated Stimulating these points restores the delicate balance and introduces the healing process

6. Types of Points Local points –Where the pain is located –Press on point of pain to relieve the pain Trigger points –Corresponding pressure point away from the pain –Pressing on this point to relieve pain somewhere else, –Energy travels along the meridian

7. Pressure Points on the Body

8. Acupuncture Needles

9. Treating Specific Problems Headaches Feet Backpain

10. Other Uses

11. Reflexology

12. Reflexology Theory Manipulating parts of the foot, hand and/or ear can help/heal another part of the body The energy flows along the meridians

15. Other Types of Applications ACUPRESSURE BEADS Places on lower ear lobe Rub ear to get the effect of reflexology Beads arranged in various patterns for different effects –Headaches –Lower back pain –Stop smoking –Lessen appetite