Acupressure therapy is one of those alternative therapies which is simple, easy and inexpensive. Some alternative therapies show side effects but acupressure has no side effects. The best thing about this amazing therapy is that if associated with other forms of treatment, it helps you get fast relief from diseases.

In short it help us get cure and healing from diseases and obviously when you get cure or healing from ailments, you become healthier and happier. There are many health benefits of applying this therapy which are as follows:

Health Benefits of Acupressure:

• It increases the efficiency of organs and systems of body, and strengthens joints and muscles.
• In some cases, Acupressure can be used as a first aid measure till the doctor arrives or if the patient is admitted to the hospital.
• It helps prevent relapses of the diseases.
• Even in serious diseases, it prevents aggravation of symptoms.
• It strengthens the body's natural resistance power due to which the functions of the lungs, heart and digestive system are normalised.
• In cases of allergy, the adverse effects of the allergens are minimised and even neutralised.
• Regular practice of Acupressure can sensitise the body to the unwanted and adverse effects of allergy and can almost cure a person of allergy.
• Acupressure can also normalise the respiratory rate, heartbeat, blood pressure, body temperature and metabolism of the body.
• There is also increase in the red and white blood cells and gamma globulins, and cholesterol and triglycerides are decreased.
• It reduces pain of different types, e.g., stomachache, joint pain, headache, backache, toothache, sprains, etc.
• It also has a tranquillising or sedative effect on the brain. If an EEG is done while doing acupressure, it shows depression of delta and theta waves.
• Depression, anxiety, stress and tension are controlled with acupressure due to its effect on the brain. This is also very beneficial for allergy.
• Muscles and joints are strengthened by Acupressure and are useful in the treatment of polio, paralysis and other neuromuscular disorders
• acupAcupressure is known to benefit patients suffering from spondylitis, arthritis, muscular pain in the arm and neck, frozen shoulders, unexplained backaches, slipped discs, osteoarthritis and other disorders of the tissues, bones, joints and muscles.
• The acupressure therapy is also known to relieve pain and discomfort caused by sports and athletics.
• Recent studies state that acupressure therapy shows remarkable effects in treating neurological disorders such as paralysis of the face, migraine headaches, partial paralysis, peripheral neurological disorders, epilepsy, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, muscular and diseases of the nervous system, and so on.
• The therapy also benefits partially disabled patients in easing their stressed and stiff limbs.
• Acupressure is highly beneficial to children, due to its usefulness in treating conditions such as stress, sleeplessness, congestion of the chest due to cold or flu, bed wetting and constipation.
• Acupressure helps women issues such as postmenstrual trauma, menopause and pregnancy by alleviating symptoms, like irritability, pains during periods, mood swings, hot flushes, back pain, nausea, sciatica, pubic symphysis dysfunction and much more.
• Stress is a common problem faced by men and women of all ages in today’s busy life. It gives rise to various symptoms ranging from headaches, fatigue, insomnia, muscle tension, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and nausea.
• Acupressure therapy effectively helps in relieving these stress related problems, thereby ensuring a tension-free life.
• Acupressure is also known to cure respiratory diseases like asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and common colds. It also effectively treats conjunctivitis, short sightedness and cataract.
• Tooth aches, pains caused after tooth extraction, gum problems like bleeding gums, kidney stones, liver disorders and heart related disorders are some other problems that are treated with acupressure.

How Acupressure therapy helps you get healing and cure?

Acupressure is based on a theory, that there is some sort of invisible energy in all individuals which flows in the body in a manner similar to that of the flow of blood. This energy is referred to as “Qi” by the Chinese, who are accredited with the invention of this technique called acupressure. When Qi gets stuck in the pathways, it causes an imbalance in various body systems. Acupuncture points are the points which are highly susceptible to blockages of Qi and as such, exerting pressure on these points in specific ways helps restore the normal flow of this energy, thereby maintaining homeostasis (steady state of body).

Note: Please keep in mind that acupressure should only be administered by trained professionals. Patronizing unqualified and untrained practitioners can result in inappropriate or faulty application of treatment that can result in even more serious conditions.