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ACUPRESSURE LINKS
Definition of "acupressure" per dictionary in my hovel's bookshelves?
One word: "shiatsu."
(Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Ed., 1993.)
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Acupressure/Acupuncture links below are roughly grouped:
1. intros, history, theory, and useful guides
2. interactive models, charts, and misc.
3. illustrated "how to" treatments for specific
problems
Note: The "meridians folder" (links and "code-breaker") referred
to is available as "All About Meridians" in GOE's Info Ctr, http://www.theamt.com
Intros, history, theory, and useful guides
Guide to Acupressure
Online guide by James Roy Holliday III. Click to see good illustrations of acupoints to massage for allergies, anxiety, fear control, intoxication, memory, migraines, nervousness, restlessness, smoking control, vertigo, etc. Also charley-horse cramps, flatulence, heart attack, vomiting, and more.http://www.geocities.com/jrh_iii/acupressure/
Acupressure Intro/History
Brief intro and history. Charts re five elements and their correspondences in nature and human body, common acupressure points, point selection examples, symptoms and points. E.g., depression (H3, Ren6), "sexuality points" (DU4, Ren4), "hypochondriac pain" (SJ6, GB34), hiccough (long sequence -- "boo!" might be faster). For better understanding of Ren, Du, SJ, etc., see Meridians folder.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/1737/acu.html
The Conceptual Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Good introduction to differences between Western and traditional Chinese medicine in this article by George T. Lewith. See "The Emotions and Mental Disease."
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/article.asp?PageType=article&ID=1278
2. Interactive models, charts, misc.
ACUXO -- Interactive Acu Database **
You'll love this terrific interactive acupuncture database. For example: Click "Points",
then click Bladder Meridian to see its path; click "BL-1 Jing Ming" (used in TAT
pose), and you'll see that point clearly highlighted. Excellent illustrations.
Click "Selections" to see an ever-growing library of conditions and acupuncture
protocols. (Also see Meridians folder.)
http://www.acuxo.com/index.asp
Acupoints Sorted by Pinyin Name
You've heard of acupoints "Baihui" and "Shufu" but don't know what they are? Here's one way to
learn that they're GV-20 (on top of head) and K-27 ("collarbone points").
http://homepage.tinet.ie/~progers/ptn.htm#name
Acupoints Sorted by Point Code
You've read that BL-1 (Jingming) is used in the TAT pose and want to know location or Pinyin name
translation? This chart's got the answer. Be sure to surf this comprehensive site.
http://homepage.tinet.ie/~progers/ptc.htm#code
Acupuncture Interactive Model **
From Qi Journal's homepage, click "Traditional Chinese Medicine" to find interactive acupuncture chart. You can rotate human model, zoom in, click on acupoints to learn name, location, usage. (You'll want to explore this site.)
http://www.qi-journal.com/
Koryo Correspondence Theory
Newbies may hear about Koryo Hand Acupuncture. But Folder Queen suggestsputting on back burner to maybe delve into later. Here's a little theory with some illustrations. You'll see alpha-numeric codes are different.
http://www.m2000.co.kr/ha/eng/2.html
Koryo Hand Acupuncture Basic Therapy
Illustrations of "basic prescriptions" in Koryo Hand Acupuncture -- Middle Heater, Lower Heater, Upper
Heater, Abdominal, Neural, and Lumbar.
http://www.m2000.co.kr/ha/eng/
(click "Basic Therapy")
Point2Health -- Interactive Health Solutions **
This commercial site has good info re acupressure and reflexology self-help for a variety of problems. For example, click on circulatory system icon for
illustration of acupoints and foot reflexology for hypertension. Or point and click to a problem area on interactive model of human body.
http://www.point2health.com/movie.cfm
3. Illustrated "how-to" treatments for specific problems
Allergies **
For allergy treatments, see "Allergies &
Sensitivities" folder.
(See "Allergy Links" in Lists & Links at GOE's Info Ctr, www.theamt.com)
Alzheimer's
Might be interesting to muscle-test re the two
points shown in photos at this site.
http://www.omage.com/january/people/exhibit22.htm
Anxiety
Good illustration of P-6 (Inner Gate) inner wrist
acupoints.
http://www.bebest.com/anxiety.htm
Anxiety and Phobia
Symptoms, syndromes and treatments in
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Includes acupoints, but no illustrations.
http://www.healthphone.com/ (click "Consumer Site")
Colds & Flu
Acupressure's Potent Points, Chapt. 11 (M.R.
Gach). Touch Third Eye point (GV-24.5) to balance endocrine system. Press collarbone pts (K-27), breathe, visualize congestion clearing... Good
illustrations of points/exercises re relieving some symptoms of colds/flu.
http://www.acupressure.com/articles/chap_11.htm#top
Depression
See illustrations.
http://www.dishant.com/acupressure/acu/depression/depression.html
Depression
Good illustrations of top of head (GV-20), wrist (P-6), and other acupoints. See the "interactive body" at this site (www.acuhealth.com.au/body.html).
http://www.acuhealth.com.au/depression.html
Dieting
Several points described but not illustrated.
http://www.qualitybooks.com/finger.htm
First Aid
18 points for treating common emergencies, by Dr.
Patrick Che-to Yeung. Flash movie demo of a few points. Illustrations of GV-26 (philtrum) for shock, cardiac failure; GV-20 (top of head) for shock,
stroke due to cerebral hemorrhage; LI-4 for pain, etc.
http://www.healthphone.com/consump_english/a_energy_train/first_aid/
First Aid
Theory, locating/manipulating pts, first-aid uses
of some key pts. Illustrations include some acupoints used in energy psych techniques: GV-20 (top of head), P-6 (wrist), L-11 (thumb), etc.
http://www.healthphone.com/consump_english/a_energy_train/first_aid/first
_aid.htm
First-Aid and Remedials -- Koryo Hand Acupuncture
Koryo hand points illustrations for loss of consciousness, bleeding, food poisoning, pain
in various parts of body, alcohol intoxication, excessive dreaming, etc.
http://www.m2000.co.kr/ha/eng/p-2.html
Headaches -- Ear & Body Points
Excellent illus of ear and body points to massage for occipital and frontal headaches (antitragus, LI-4,
LV-3, GB-20).
http://www.acupuncture-clinic.co.uk/ear%20point%20headaches.htm
Jet Lag
Instructions for conquering jet lag. Includes
illustration of horary points and a horary chart showing which acupoints to massage on arms and legs and when. Compare this to Willem Lammers' energy psych method, filed in EFT folder of Starter Kit. (To conquer fear of flying, see stress release demo/animation via
http://www.meridiantherapies.org.uk/FearOfFlying/.)
http://goireland.about.com/travel/goireland/library/weekly/aa022700a.htm
Menstrual Cramps
Discussion/photos of acupressure exercises,
from Susan Lark's The Menopause Self Help Book.
http://www.healthy.net/asp/templates/article.asp?id=1371
Nausea & Seasickness
Good illus of P-6, ST-36, CV-12.
http://www.acuhealth.com.au/nausea.html
Nausea following chemotherapy
Results of breast cancer-related study re P-6 and ST-36. (No illustrations, but you can find these
acupoints via interactive acupuncture model or meridian illustrations links in Meridians folder.)
http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Health-problems/Cancer-research_Acupressure.htm
Nerves (Ear Acupressure)
Photo may not be visible, but see other info at this site.
http://www.acupuncture-clinic.co.uk/ear%20acupressure.htm
Neural Basic Prescription -- Koryo
Illus of hand points K-A12, K-12 and K-138. "The latter two points correspond to points on the
classical Bladder Meridian which traditionally has a strong relationship with the nervous system."
http://www.m2000.co.kr/ha/eng/6-5.html
Pain -- Interactive Body **
Cool. You'll want to see model and list of conditions at this commercial site. "Select part of the body to view the acupuncture points to help you with pain in that area."
http://www.acuhealth.com.au/body.html
Pain Relief During Labour -- Acupressure Analgesia
Illustrations of GB-21, K-1, CO-4 (LI-4), etc.
http://www.qi-journal.com (click "Trad. Chinese Medicine)
Sinusitis -- Ear & Body Points
Excellent illustration of tragus/ear. Links to illus of LI-20 and LI-4. (Also see Allergies folder.)
http://www.acupuncture-clinic.co.uk/ear%20point%20sinusitis.htm
Sore Throat
Good illustration of LU-11 (Lesser Merchant), the
thumb acupoint tapped in techniques such as EFT.
http://www.bebest.com/sore_throat.htm
Also see "Voice Strain," which illustrates TW-3 (back of hand gamut point) and more at http://www.bebest.com/voice_strain.htm.
Stress
Good illustrations of H-7, GV-20, P-6, and other
points.
http://www.acuhealth.com.au/stress.html
Stress/Tension
Great illustrations of LI-4 and LV-3. See other self-help at this site.
http://www.acupuncture-clinic.co.uk/stress.htm
Well-Being -- General
Illus of Liv-3, ST-36, LI-4, SP-6, LI-11. Bottom of page links to "interactive body."
http://www.acuhealth.com.au/wellbeing.html
This material taken from 4/01 "Acupressure & Acupuncture" folder of Starter Kit for Meridian Therapies Newbies (Bronwen Stimpert). URLs checked/current as of 8/14/01.
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