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Content Inside: ACUPRESSURE from Trauma Healing and Transformation, Chapter 3, p. 46-55 Acupressure is an ancient art using finger pressure on specific points to unblock, balance, or increase the circulation of life force energy in the body. The roots of acupressure date back over four thousand years to traditional Chinese medicine. Hands-on folk remedies were passed down from generation to generation to cure illness and relieve pain. In many indigenous cultures, grassroots people have traditions of rubbing or pressing areas of the body to relieve pain or emotional discomfort. A variety of systems based on acupressure points and Chinese meridian theory have developed in recent years for both self-help and professional therapeutic treatment of others. Recent research has shown that acupressure can be effective for treating symptoms of stress. The points demonstrated in the following section may be done on oneself, or with another person. The points chosen for the book are ones that are known to be effective for relief of traumatic stress symptoms: nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, sleep disorders, chronic pain, headaches, back pain, depression, fatigue, memory loss, dizziness, general body pain, etc. The points can be used whenever symptoms occur, or even better, as a daily preventive practice for maintaining balanced energy flow in the body. The flow of energy through meridians nourishes and balances the entire body. When this flow is restricted or blocked, physical or emotional sickness or pain results. With traumatic stress, energy is blocked or frozen in the tissues and muscles. Tension in the muscles usually indicates a blockage of energy that has accumulated around an acupressure point. The point can be located by feeling for tension which appears as a tight area in the muscle or a knot surrounding the point. When the acupressure point is held, the tension releases, permitting energy to flow more freely through the tense area, allowing the body to heal and balance itself naturally. Self-Acupressure The following self-acupressure points may be held while seated or lying in a comfortable position. The points may also be held while on the job, or wherever you are, whenever there is pain or discomfort. If you are able to, close your eyes and press the acupressure points for two to three minutes. Children need only about a minute for holding the points to clear and balance their energy. Their bodies have fewer blockages than adults. Press firmly into the point, then lighten the pressure until you begin to feel a pulsation or energy flow. Don't worry if you can't feel the energy pulse. After a while your fingers will get accustomed to finding the pulse. The energy is flowing whether or not you feel it. Often acupressure points are painful or sensitive. This is normal and is considered to be "good pain" that wants to be released. You know you are finished holding a point when there is a change in the quality of the pulsation. The energy pulse feels clear, strong, and balanced. You can enhance the energy flow by using visualization and deep breathing while doing self-acupressure. When you hold the point imagine that golden energy is circulating through the points and throughout your entire body bringing harmony and balance to your whole being. Breathe deeply and imagine the flow of golden energy. As you exhale, breathe out all the tension and pain associated with the point you are holding. Suggestions for Self-Use
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