Acupressure

Acupressure—the application of pressure to specific points along the body's meridians—is frequently utilized by massage therapists.

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New research shows acupressure may be effective in reducing chemotherapy-related nausea and may decrease the use of drugs to control vomiting after chemotherapy.

Angela England writes for the Oklahoma Alternative Medicine Examiner. She says that for some that are curious about acupuncture, the use of needles may make them hesitant to try the technique. While acupuncture needles are very small, and do not cause painful sensations when they are used, some people cannot get past the thought of needles.

Shes suggests other options for acupuncture-type treatments, even for those with a phobia of needles.

Labor pain has been treated with Chinese Medicine for over a thousand years and now receives attention by modern researchers.

A recent study was conducted by Smith C, Collins CT, and Crowther C. Acupuncture and Acupressure for Pain Management in Labor: a systematic review appeared in the Australian Journal of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2007- ;2(1):25-32.

It concludes that, “Acupuncture may be beneficial for the management of pain during labor.”

Tom Vasich tellls us that UC Irvine anesthesiologists have learned that an acupressure treatment applied to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels and makes the stress of surgery more calming for them and their families,