How true is acupressure and how does it work?
We all have been hearing about the magical effects of acupressure. But how true is it? And if yes, how does it work?
Acupressure emerged from Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. The theory states that there are about 12 major meridians or channels in our body. Vital energy or life force called qi flows through these channels, and a block in the flow leads to discomfort, pain or diseases.
Hence, to release the blockages, practitioners apply pressure on specific acupoints present along the channels to promote healing.
Although it is not proved yet, experts say that acupressure does reduce pain. Let's know how...
When we eat painkillers, they stimulate specific pathways in the brain, helping reduce the pain. According to experts, the force on acupoints does the same. In addition to this, a study on rats showed that acupressure actually reduced the activity in their brain’s stress pathways. So, in humans, it might work in a similar manner. However, many other experts think that it is just a placebo effect.
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I thought it would be better not to delete or revamp these posts, even if they suck. The bitter truth is that old works always suck, but I take that as a positive tool to convey that I am growing. Besides there's no better way to showcase my journey without these old, messy, poorly written posts!
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