Article - Acupuncture And Acupressure: How Do Acupuncture And Acupressure Work?
Acupuncture and acupressure are two non-drug therapies which are making their presence felt in the complementary medicine scene. And acup...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupressure: Encyclopedia - Acupressure
Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine bodywork technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. It involves placing physical pre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Alternate Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure - The application of pressure a specific point to treat symptoms or disorders.   (See also: Acupressure , Alternat...   » Read the article

Article - Acupressure Massage: Short Introduction To Acupressure Massage
 Acupressure Massage is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine based on Acupuncture where pressure and massage techniques are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Therapeutic Touch: Encyclopedia - Therapeutic Touch
Therapeutic touch (TT) is a mostly secular variant of faith healing, started by Dolores Krieger in the early 1970s. The TT practioner mov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupuncture: Encyclopedia - Acupuncture
Acupuncture (from Lat. acus, "needle" (noun), and pungere, "prick" (verb) or in Standard Mandarin, zhēn jǐu (針灸), is one of the mai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia - Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears (termed reflex zones), in the hopes that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Cupping: Encyclopedia - Fire Cupping
Fire cupping is a method of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum next to the patient's skin. Instead of using a vacuum pump, a vacuu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupressure
acupressure (G-jo [GEE-joh]): Any treatment that involves the surface stimulation of acupoints digitally, manually, or with tools held...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Alternative Health Dictionary On Shiatsu
shiatsu (acupressure, schiatsu, shiatsu massage therapy, shiatsu therapy, shiatzu): Healing art whose major types are acupressure, shi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupuncture Point: Encyclopedia - Acupuncture Point
Acupuncture points针灸穴位 (also called "acupoints or tsubo") are specific anatomical locations on the body that are believed to be t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tat: Encyclopedia - Tat
TAT is an acronym for: TAT is the ICAO code for TACA an airline Tapas Acupressure Technique Turn-around time Tourism Authority of Thaila...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Acupressure
acupressure (shiatsu, Japanese) Healing art based on massage, stimulating and increasing flow of life energy throughout the physical ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure Touch: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupressure Touch
acupressure touch: Gentle form of acupressure.   (See also: Acupressure touch , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Acupressure
ACUPRESSURE: Using the Acupuncture points, pressure from the fingers is applied where appropriate.   (See also: ACUPRESSURE , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary Ii On Acupressure
Acupressure Using the Acupuncture points, pressure from the fingers is applied where appropriate.   (See also: Acupressure , A...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure: This technique stimulates specific acupuncture points through applying pressure with the fingers or hands.   (See ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Health And Healing Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure: A treatment that involves the surface stimulation of acupoints digitally, manually, or with tools held in the hand. &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupressure
ACUPRESSURE: Acupressure is a form of acupuncture in which fingers and thumbs rather than needles are used to press chi points on the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupressure
ACUPRESSURE: Based on the principles of acupuncture, this ancient Chinese technique involves the use of finger pressure, rather than n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure: A “finger pressure” massage therapy in which the thumbs and fingertips apply pressure on areas along the acup...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure: An ancient Chinese system of healing based on applying finger pressure and massage to meridians (energy points) which rel...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Acupressure
ACUPRESSURE Similar to the Chinese art of Acupuncture, this healing modality employs finger pressure, rather than needles, on the ener...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Health And Healing Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure Based on the principles of acupuncture, this ancient Chinese technique involves the use of finger pressure (rather than ne...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acupressure
ACUPRESSURE Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure:  type of Chinese medicine that uses direct stimulation by a therapist's fingertips, knuckles, or hands or from blunt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Natural Health Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure: Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, often called “acupuncture without needles.” The practitioner applies pr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrative Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Integrative Acupressure
integrative acupressure: Form of acupressure whose chief distinction is a technique called acupressure lymphatic release.   (Se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupressure Massage
acupressure massage: Acupressure in the form of a massage (An Mo). Apparently, it is the equivalent of amma. Acupressure massage is us...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Acupressure
Acupressure is a form of bodywork in which the practitioner uses thumbs, fingers, palms, and elbows to stimulate points along the Chi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure Oriental healing system using direct finger pressure to specific tension spots to reduce stress and pain and affect healin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure Facial: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Acupressure Facial
Acupressure Facial: Finger massage to acupressure points in the facial area, to obtain deep relaxation and prevent stress wrinkles. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Process Acupressure: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Process Acupressure
PROCESS ACUPRESSURE This integrated therapy combines traditional acupressure with zero balancing techniques and psychological processi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupuncture: Encyclopedia Ii - Acupuncture - Controversy As To Effectiveness
A private watchdog group, the National Council Against Health Fraud has stated: Acupuncture is an unproven modality of treatment. Its th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Process Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Process Acupressure
Process Acupressure (PA): Psychospiritual modality developed by Aminah Raheem, Ph.D., author of Soul Return. It combines traditional a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diagnostic Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Diagnostic Acupressure
diagnostic acupressure (acupressure diagnosis, acupuncture diagnosis): Procedure whose principle is that digitally stimulating key dia...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Shiatsu Acupressure
Shiatsu Acupressure: Traditional Chinese system of healing touch. Its design is to balance body, mind, and spirit.   (See also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary Ii On Acupuncture, Acupressure
Acupuncture/Acupressure Fine needles are inserted into the body at meridians or energy centres. This ‘unblocks’ or regulat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen Shiatsu Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Zen Shiatsu Acupressure
Zen Shiatsu Acupressure (Zen Shiatsu Acupressure massage): Method that encompasses herbology, meditation, Oriental diagnostic techniqu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Practice
Reflexologists apply pressure on "reflex zones" found on the feet, hands and the ears, which are said to correspond to the different part...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jin Shin Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Jin Shin Acupressure
Jin Shin Acupressure: Japanese method that involves the study of 45 acupressure points and eight channels termed strange flow.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Windows To The Sky Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Windows To The Sky Acupressure
Windows to the Sky acupressure (Window to the Sky acupressure): a form of acupressure whose focus is the neck. The expression windows ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - G-jo Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On G-jo Acupressure
G-Jo Acupressure (G-Jo [GEE-joh]): Strictly digital form of acupressure promoted by the G-Jo Institute. Certification by the institute...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Reflexology-acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ayurvedic Reflexology-acupressure
Ayurvedic Reflexology-Acupressure: Service offered by the Dr. Guervaz Ayurveda Center, in New York City. Its design is to open channel...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jin Shin Acupressure: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Jin Shin Acupressure
Jin Shin Acupressure: Gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points with body focusing techniques to help release physical an...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Chih Ya, Shiatsu, Shiatzu, Zhi Ya
Acupressure , Chih Ya, Shiatsu, Shiatzu, Zhi Ya ,  : A type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupuncture: Encyclopedia Ii - Acupuncture - Potential Risks
Acupuncture is an invasive technique, and therefore not without risk. Hematoma may result from accidental puncture of any circulatory str...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jin Shin Do: Alternative Health Dictionary On Jin Shin Do
Jin Shin Do (Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure, The Way of the Compassionate Spirit): Combination of acupressure and Taoist yogic breat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupuncture: Encyclopedia Ii - Acupuncture - Theory
Acupuncture treats the human body as a whole that involves several "systems of function" that are in many cases associated with (but not ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tsubo Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Tsubo Therapy
Tsubo therapy (Tsubo): Variation of acupressure that involves massaging, needling, or applying electricity to acupressure points (Tsub...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acupuncture: Encyclopedia Ii - Acupuncture - Benefits Proven And Purported
Although accepted as a medical treatment in Asia for millennia, acupuncture's arrival in the West has sparked much controversy. Acupunctu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupoint: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Acupoint
acupoint Point on the body treated by acupuncture or acupressure   (See also: Acupoint , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Shiatsu
shiatsu (Japanese) "Finger pressure", Acupressure massage   (See also: Shiatsu , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Skeptics' Views
Reflexology is not a part of modern medical science. Skeptics point out that there are no reliable scientific studies proving its effecti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - History
Ancient Indian, Chinese, and Egyptians were the first to practice reflexology. The earliest evidence of reflexology study was found in a ...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  : Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On  
ZERO BALANCING: method for aligning body structure and body energy. Through touch akin to acupressure, practitioner seeks to overcome ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acumassage: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Acumassage
Acumassage Massage of the acupressure points.   (See also: Acumassage , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Alleged Long-term Effects
Reflexology - Reduced stress and induced relaxation. Many people try reflexology as their first foray into the world of massage, findin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Current Status
Reflexology is a widespread practice in Asia, where foot reflexology (also known as foot massage) is quite popular. Although many people ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nambudripad: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Nambudripad
NAMBUDRIPAD This therapy involves light acupressure applied along both sides of the spinal column in an area where the energy flow of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Other Applications
Reflexology - Reflexology used on children. Advocates claim reflexology is just as effective when used on children as any adult. Some a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Shiatsu
Shiatsu: Ancient form of acupressure, Practitioners apply rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Oriental Bodywork
Oriental Bodywork: a group of methods, including acupressure massage and Jin Shin Acupressure, used to stimulate natural self-curative...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shen Tao: Alternative Health Dictionary On Shen Tao
Shen Tao: Combination of acupressure and Taoism.   (See also: Shen Tao , Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Shiatsu
Shiatsu: a form of acupressure used in Japan to treat pain and illness as well as for general health maintenance. Practitioners apply ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexology: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Reflexology
Reflexology: a body work technique in which the practitioner applies pressure with thumbs and fingers to points on the feet, hands and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tui Na: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Tui Na
Tui Na: An ancient system of Chinese body work in which the practitioner uses acupressure and massage to balance the body's flow of en...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Shiatsu
Shiatsu: Japanese acupressure massage technique, in which pressure is applied to specific points of the body to stimulate or release t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: A technique that involves a unique combination of gentle rocking and stretching using range of motion and acupressure te...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexology: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Reflexology
Reflexology: Like acupressure, reflexology utilizes pressure on certain points to stimulate the organs and glands. Foot reflexology li...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myotherapy: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Myotherapy
Myotherapy: Myotherapists apply pressure to trigger points (tender spots in the muscle or other soft tissue) to relieve tension. While...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Macroreflexology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Macroreflexology
macroreflexology: Any form of reflexology that concerns reflex areas throughout the body. Acupressure and body acupuncture exemplify m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-yoga: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acu-yoga
acu-yoga: Combination of self-applied acupressure and a group of yogic postures and stretches. It activates the points and energy path...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-ball Pressure Self-treatment: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acu-ball Pressure Self-treatment
acu-ball pressure self-treatment: Form of self-applied acupressure characterized by the use of soft balls of solid rubber.   (S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-stop 2000: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acu-stop 2000
Acu-Stop 2000: Acupressure method promoted by mail in 1993. It was a purported sure-fire way to lose at least thirty pounds, fast, and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-diet: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acu-diet
acu-diet (Dr. Bahr's acu-diet): Subject of Dr. Bahr's Acu-Diet: Weight Loss at Your Fingertips (William Morrow & Company, Inc.), b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-yoga: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acu-yoga
ACU-YOGA Acu-Yoga is a system of exercises integrating the knowledge of two holistic methods of health maintenance - acupressure and y...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Shiatsu
SHIATSU Means, “finger pressure,” and is known for its particular technique of massage. Originating in Japan, many centuri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zero Balancing: Health And Healing Dictionary On Zero Balancing
ZERO BALANCING method for aligning body structure and body energy. Through touch akin to acupressure, practitioner seeks to overcome i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Health And Healing Dictionary On Shiatsu
SHIATSU a form of acupressure, used in Japan for over 1,000 years to treat pain and illness and for general health maintenance. Practi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Bodywork
Bodywork: A general term used to describe any type of manual, manipulative healing modality that aims to restore health of body mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jamu Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Jamu Massage
JAMU MASSAGE Jamu massage is a Balinese-inspired technique based on Indian, Chinese, and European techniques involving acupressure, ro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Point Holding: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Point Holding
POINT HOLDING This acupressure technique requires several practitioners to apply pressure to specific acupoints for up to two hours in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crystledyne Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Crystledyne Therapy
CRYSTLEDYNE THERAPY Utilizing self-activated crystal stimulator, which creates an electrical stimulus when two crystals inside are for...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Japanese Facial: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Japanese Facial
Japanese Facial: Energizing technique used to stimulate acupressure points through the lifting and toning of the face and scalp; belie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Watsu: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Watsu
Watsu: (See also Underwater Massage) Silent, deeply relaxing aquatic body work. Done in a pool, shiatsu and acupressure in flowin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture therapy , Acupuncture ,  : Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The pla...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Bodywork
Bodywork encompasses many practices that utilize manual manipulation of the body. Techniques include massage, acupressure, energy work...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kinesiology: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Kinesiology
Kinesiology works with the body's energy systems, utilizing techniques from acupressure, bodywork and holistic healthcare to eliminate...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Shiatsu
Shiatsu is an Oriental system of finger-pressure massage which, like acupressure, treats special points along the invisible channels o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jin Shin Jyutsu: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Jin Shin Jyutsu
Jin Shin Jyutsu: Uses light pressure on acupressure points along the body. Brings balance to the body’s energies, which promotes...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Touch For Health: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Touch For Health
Touch for Health: Touch for Health is a holistic approach to health which teaches the restoring of our natural energies. It is a pract...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology: Developed in the 1960s by chiropractor George Goodheart, this technique evaluates an individual's structural, che...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Metta Touch: Alternative Health Dictionary On Metta Touch
Metta Touch: a blend of techniques from acupressure, reflexology, shiatsu, Swedish massage, Thai Massage, and yoga. One of its aims is...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: Millennia-old, sacred form of bodywork that resembles shiatsu and is related to Nadi Sutra Kriya. It draws from acupress...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage-reflex Yoga With Mettatouch: Alternative Health Dictionary On Thai Massage-reflex Yoga With Mettatouch
Thai Massage-Reflex Yoga with MettaTouch: powerful synthesis of acupressure massage, reflexology, and yoga. it stimulates meridians (e...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Touch For Health: Alternative Health Dictionary On Touch For Health
Touch for Health (TFH): Form or variation of energy balancing developed by chiropractor John F. Thie, author of Touch for Health: A Ne...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai Massage: Health And Healing Dictionary On Thai Massage
Thai Massage: Millennia-old, sacred form of bodywork that resembles shiatsu and is related to Nadi Sutra Kriya. It draws from acupress...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ching Lo: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ching Lo
Ching Lo (meridian therapy): external stimulation of Qi (chi) and Blood in diverse ways, including acupressure, acupuncture, cupping, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pointing Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Pointing Therapy
pointing therapy: Form of acupressure derived from Chinese martial arts (see Chinese Wushu). Pointing therapy involves manually: point...   » Read the article