Acupressure and Acupuncture

Acupressure and Acupuncture

According to Chinese, human body comprises of two opposite natural forces called “YIN” and “YANG”. These forces are both opposing and complementing each other. Yin is known to be female - passive, balanced and calm. Darkness, moisture, cold, swelling are represented by Yin. Yang is considered male - aggressive and exciting. Brightness (light), dryness and contraction are represented by Yang. Yin and Yang should always be in balance in your body. The imbalance only shows sickness. If “Yin” is in excess in the body, then you will have, a feeling of ‘drained out’, cold etc, and if the ‘Yang’ is in excess, then you will have headache or blood pressure. The system of Acupuncture, or for that matter, Acupressure, or even Acutouch, restores the balance of Yin and Yang by the use of needles in Acupuncture and finger tips in Acupressure and Acutouch. In other words, the Yin and Yang balance can be achieved through regulating the flow of life force energy “Chi”, by applying pressure or by pricking through a needle on the “meridians”.

The theory and teachings of traditional Chinese medicine explain that acupoints lie along invisible meridians. These meridians are said to be channels for the flow of vital energy or life force called qi that is present in all living things. Meridians also represent an internal system of communication that is said to connect specific organs or networks of organs. There are said to be 12 major meridians in the human body. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, illness may occur when the energy flow along one or more meridians is blocked or out of balance. Acupuncture has the goal of restoring health and balance to the energy flow. There are claims that acupuncture can be used to treat physical illness, addiction, and mental illness.