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'''Acupressure''' is a ] ** technique based on the same Chinese ideas as ]. It involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on different pressure points on the surface of the body (which may be far distant from the symptom) to bring about relief through greater balance and flow of the energies in the body (]). '''Acupressure''' is a ] technique based on the same Chinese ideas as ]. It involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on different pressure points on the surface of the body (which may be far distant from the symptom, related by what is called the ''meridian'' system) to bring about relief through greater balance and circulation of energies in the body (]).


An acupressure wristband to relieve the symptoms of ] and other forms of ] is available. An acupressure wristband that claims to relieve the symptoms of ] and other forms of ] is available.


While some practitioners believe that first hints of acupressure or reflexology have been found in ancient Indian texts (the first mention of ''qi'' in Chinese writings dates back to approx. 1200 B.C. in the ] ]), possibly the earliest evidence of use of the meridian system for health purposes has been found in Europe, of all places. ] the Iceman, a 5,000 year old mummy found preserved in an Alpine ], seems to have tattoos on points which correspond to points that a modern acupuncturist or ''tui na'' specialist would use to treat symptoms of diseases that Ötzi seems to have suffered from, specifically digestive parasites and degenerative bone disease.
(** Although this is not confirmed. Some practitioners believe that first hints of acupressure or reflexology have been found in ancient Indian texts)

Many ] ] also make extensive study and use of acupressure for self-defense and health purposes (]). The points or combinations of points can be used to manipulate or incapacitate an opponent, as well, martial artists regularly massage their own points to keep them less vulnerable to an attack.




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Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique based on the same Chinese ideas as acupuncture. It involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on different pressure points on the surface of the body (which may be far distant from the symptom, related by what is called the meridian system) to bring about relief through greater balance and circulation of energies in the body (Qi).

An acupressure wristband that claims to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness and other forms of nausea is available.

While some practitioners believe that first hints of acupressure or reflexology have been found in ancient Indian texts (the first mention of qi in Chinese writings dates back to approx. 1200 B.C. in the Shang dynasty oracle bones), possibly the earliest evidence of use of the meridian system for health purposes has been found in Europe, of all places. Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,000 year old mummy found preserved in an Alpine glacier, seems to have tattoos on points which correspond to points that a modern acupuncturist or tui na specialist would use to treat symptoms of diseases that Ötzi seems to have suffered from, specifically digestive parasites and degenerative bone disease.

Many East Asian martial arts also make extensive study and use of acupressure for self-defense and health purposes (Qin na). The points or combinations of points can be used to manipulate or incapacitate an opponent, as well, martial artists regularly massage their own points to keep them less vulnerable to an attack.


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