When Acupressure stress relief points are pressed, tension releases, increasing the circulation of blood and the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses gentle but firm finger pressure. Acupressure relieves pain, trauma, burnout, and maintains good health through self-care. By relaxing the body and relieving stress, acupressure strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.

Tension tends to accumulate around acupressure points. When a muscle is chronically tense or in spasm, the muscle fibers contract due to the secretion of lactic acid caused by fatigue, trauma, stress, chemical imbalances, or poor circulation. For instance, when you are under a great deal of stress you may find you have difficulty breathing. Certain acupressure points relieve chest tension and enable you to breathe deeply.

As a stress relief point is pressed, the muscle tension yields to the finger pressure, enabling the fibers to elongate and relax, blood to flow freely, and toxins to be released and eliminated. Increased circulation also brings more oxygen and other nutrients to affected areas. This increases the body's resistance to illness and promotes a longer, healthier, more vital life. When the blood and bioelectrical energy circulate properly, we have a greater sense of harmony and well-being.

To learn the location and applications for using these stress relief points, study at the Acupressure Institute. Start with the Basic Training, and then choose a focused specialization, such as a Pain Management or Stress Management 200-hour program. You can take the 200-hour programs in a 30-day Intensive Training. Get started learning acupressure now, with a discounted Home Study Acupressure Package consisting of a book, CD, video, flashcards, and a laminated chart of the points.

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