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Nausea and Vomiting - Acupressure

Acupressure has been used by many people for centuries. There are numerous theories surrounding its origin and purpose. One popular theory states that acupuncture was created by a individual suffering from sleeplessness, fatigue, headaches, pain, tension and anxiety. They believed these symptoms were due to blockages at their normal energy pathways. Acupressure accomplishes these blockages and enables the person to get decent sleep, restful slumbers and alleviate pain.


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Acupressure originated in China where it was used for a variety of purposes such as pain relief, but it soon developed into its current form. Acupressure techniques were developed to help people relax by using steady pressure to certain areas of the body, called acupoints. Nowadays, acupressure techniques are employed together with other types of natural therapies, such as acupuncture and massage to treat a variety of conditions.


Acupressure can be applied to any area of the body, although the most commonly applied are the acupoints near the elbow, wrists, and knees. If you are feeling an acupressure point, then apply direct pressure to it. If there is pain or distress, then it's time to proceed and perform another pressure point exercise. However, there are rare cases when a man or woman is so sensitive that they only want to move the acupoint if they feel pain or distress, which is known as&quot;self-induced pain.&quot;


Acupressure as a form of treatment dates back to ancient China. Early Chinese medical records known to acupressure as&quot;massage strokes&quot; and recommended that the patient drink a lot of water and consume beans. They also recommended that the individual avoid salt and fatty foods because these substances cause difficulty in rubbing the needles against the pressure points. Because of these restrictions, ancient Chinese medical records don't reflect much clinical study of acupressure and acupuncture. In fact, the only records available from these days signify traditional Chinese medicine practices, like laying the hands on the individual and using the flowing water to apply pressure to the pressure points. No 1 now drinks large amounts of water and doesn't eat beans and seaweed, so how did acupuncture get started?


Lots of people believe that acupuncture treatment for morning sickness was extremely successful and popular in China. Others believe that the practice fell into disfavor because the people who tried it became addicted to the feeling of the pressing needles on their skin. When the Chinese learned that there were other treatments, such as herbs, available, they substituted their early technique with Chinese herbs and acupuncture. Today, acupuncture remains a powerful part of the medical community in treating nausea and vomiting. Studies continue to confirm its effectiveness.


Acupressure may be used alone or in conjunction with herbs, and there's evidence that both are effective. By way of example, steaming the body using a hot cloth whilst placing either acupressure needles or some herbs on specific pressure points might help calm the autonomic nervous system. A study conducted in an acupuncture practice in Thailand showed that patients who used acupressure had lower nausea and vomiting than those who took a placebo. The only side effect was minor stomach cramps. There are many other organic methods, including herbal nutritional supplements and vitamin supplements, that are being researched as possible approaches to treat nausea and vomiting.


Acupressure has proven very effective when combined with traditional Chinese medicine practices. Acupressure points are selected based on where the pain or symptom started. This allows the acupressure points to stimulate specific points in the meridian system, thus relieving pain. In China, acupressure was commonly used to relieve fevers, especially in travellers. The ancient peoples discovered the results of acupuncture to be instantaneous and deep.


Today, there are lots of types of over the counter medications which can be used to treat nausea and vomiting. Some of those drugs work by decreasing intestinal or stomach pressure, which relieves nausea and pressure. Others reduce nausea by blocking nerve impulses to the stomach and intestines. However, when compared to Chinese medical treatments, the effectiveness of over the counter medications are usually no better than acupuncture.


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