Acupressure is a therapeutic alternative, is often employed in conjunction with traditional acupuncture in order to let meridians flow freely. The idea behind acupuncture is that every body has an energy flow, or "energy field", through which it operates. The technique can be utilized to treat a wide range of ailments, such as chronic pain, migraine headaches and asthma as well as other conditions. The concept is that, when you work with these "dowsing needles" on specific meridians that traverse the body that it is possible for the energy to flow can be controlled and, at times, it can slow down, increase or stop. Acupressure can be used to aid in reflexology, or to relieve tension and anxiety. Acupressure refers to the practice of applying pressure directly to certain areas along the meridian system, thus stimulating the flow Qi (pronounced chee) which is the life force, to that particular point. While the practice of acupressure has been used since the beginning of time, it was only recently that the scientific basis for it came into the public domain. Acupressure has now become a scientific area that has its own journal and website. Many websites even give you free demos on how to massage using acupressure techniques. It has been proven that acupuncture can provide a variety of benefits. Pain relief is the number of benefits, particularly people suffering from toothaches or migraine headaches. Animal studies have shown that acupressure has the ability to control pain, although the outcomes have not been completely confirmed because not every animal experienced the same level of pain relief. A study for example revealed that cats suffering from acute pain experienced less heart rate than those that were in non-acupressure groups. The authors attributed this due to the reduction in heart rate due to acupressure was associated with reduced activities related to pain. Acupressure is widely used in alternative medicine to promote healing through a variety of methods. One of them is encouraging qi (pronounced"chee") also known as the vital force within the body of the patient. According to Acupressure Theory, the meridians , or energy pathways traverse the body's surface as well as through various system. If the energy pathways get blocked, the person begins to experience pain. To clear these pathways, acupressure can be used to press the meridians with specific pressure points. These are referred to as meridians. Another way acupressure is used is to alleviate nausea or vomiting. Acupressure can reduce acid levels in the body. That is why nausea and vomiting are common. If you experience nausea or vomiting as a result of chemotherapy often resort to acupuncture as a way of easing their symptoms. Acupressure can be used for a variety of variety of ailments. The most common of these is back pain. Back pain that is chronic can result from bad posture, tight muscles, restricted movements, or tension in the muscles. There are times when people feel sensations of numbness or tingling around the arms and legs. Insufficient blood circulation may cause the symptoms. It can affect overall health of the skin as well as muscle performance. If pressure is put on one's backside, it can alter the qi flow of the patient. Qi is the energy of life flowing through the body. Acupressure has been utilized to treat acupressure issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. It was initially employed to treat ailments associated with the lungs and kidneys like lungs that are overfilled or active or stuffed with fluid, as well as kidneys that are inefficient at filtering harmful substances out of the blood. Indeed, in traditional Chinese medicine, Acupressure is considered an important element of detoxification therapies. Acupressure is a method to aid in reducing congestion and toxicity in the body by opening pathways that allow qi movement free. Traditional Chinese Medicine uses acupressure for pain relief. In the case of someone who has pain in the acute form from herniated discs arthritis, acupressure may be applied to certain points along the meridians that are in pain. Acupressure is a method to treat high blood pressure. Acupressure can be used as a remedy for ailments and pain. It could be helpful for other issues like insomnia, stress, and anxiety.