| Body massage has been used for centuries for | | | | chemicals in the blood vessels, joints and |
| getting relief from aches and pains. Simple | | | | various parts of the body. As affliction to |
| rubbing of body parts to soothe inflamed | | | | body organs increases, the related points on |
| muscles has turned into specialized skill, | | | | palm and feet are also affected. |
| has tremendously increased its scope and has | | | | |
| become a major industry. Massage is used not | | | | The points on the palms and feet reflect the |
| only to ease pain but also to get relaxation, | | | | condition of their related organs. This makes |
| heal injuries, cure stiffness of joints, cure | | | | acupressure a good diagnostic tool. By |
| digestion problems, relieve stress and for | | | | feeling the palms and feet with gentle |
| many other applications. The ancient art of | | | | pressure it is possible to get a fair idea |
| massage is now aided with modern electrical | | | | about the diseased parts. If pain is observed |
| gadgets, soft music, controlled lighting. | | | | on any point, the body part related to that |
| | | | point needs immediate attention. |
| Acupressure is a specialized branch of | | | | |
| massage. It works on certain principles. The | | | | Application of pressure on palms and feet has |
| first principle which governs acupressure is | | | | the effect of charging various body parts. |
| the belief that the entire body is one | | | | When specific points are pressed the nerves |
| combined unit. The treatment is applied to | | | | leading to the related parts are actuated |
| the whole body because any disease will | | | | which in turn stimulates those parts. As a |
| affect the entire body, not just the local | | | | result flow of blood and other body fluids |
| area where manifestation of disease appears. | | | | improve providing nourishment to those parts |
| In common massage often the affected part is | | | | and cleaning away the waste material more |
| locally treated. | | | | efficiently. Any undesirable deposits start |
| | | | dissolving. Functions of the glands improve. |
| The second principle governing acupressure is | | | | There is overall rejuvenation in the body. |
| that main points of blood circulating nerves, | | | | |
| the network of nervous system and glandular | | | | Acupressure has beneficial effects in curing |
| system are situated on the palms and the | | | | many diseases. These diseases may include |
| feet. Each body organ has related points on | | | | metabolic disorders, body deformity, |
| palms and feet and by treatment of those | | | | inflammation of body tissues, digestion |
| points the particular organ gets treated. | | | | related problems, heart related problems and |
| | | | problems with nervous system, to name a few. |
| In our modern lifestyle lack of sufficient | | | | |
| muscular activities gives rise to various | | | | Regular practice of acupressure is a good |
| physical problems. Unbalanced food and abuse | | | | preventive option to ward off diseases. |
| of natural routine of the body (such as | | | | Anyone can learn simple workout routine with |
| keeping awake when you should be sleeping) | | | | acupressure. However in case of serious |
| add to the problems. The muscles become weak. | | | | medical problems it is always advisable to |
| Bones start shifting from their places with | | | | seek expert advice from a trained |
| the adoption of faulty posture. There is | | | | practitioner of acupressure. |
| undesirable accumulation and deposit of | | | | |