Acupressure
Pregnancy: Use with caution
The treatment of disorders by stimulating 'acupoints' (acupuncture points) on the body. Instead of the needles used in acupuncture, the pressure is applied by fingertips, hand, elbow, feet or special devices. This is believed to clear blockages in the body meridians through which life energy flows
Caution
Some sessions may be painful
Not to be performed on open wounds or bruises
Not to be performed on varicose veins
Osteoporosis and healing fractures: use with caution since bones are fragile and breakable
Can result in bruising of the skin especially if the user is on blood thinning medications or has a blood disorder
Therapy for:
Morning sickness
Tension Headaches
Low Back Pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Labour (childbirth) pain
Menstrual cramp
Poor sleep
Motion sickness
Muscle tension
Comments
It can be self administered
'Acupuncture point' products are obtainable as wristbands
Some health authorities recommend it as a complementary support for cases of morning sickness and other ailments
Ancient Chinese practice
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Diabetes: Use with caution
Safe with children
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