Getting pregnant naturally: healthy choices to boost your chances of conceiving without fertility drugs by Winifred Conkling

Author:Winifred Conkling [Winifred Conkling]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Roman
ISBN: 9780380796335
Published: 1999-02-12T08:00:00+00:00

GETTING TO THE POINT

To the beginner, acupressure can seem complex and intimidating. But once you begin to experiment with the technique, it will become very natural, and you will be able to enjoy its relaxing and healing benefits.

To help you get to the point—or more precisely to each of the body’s 365 named and numbered acupressure points—experts have developed elaborate maps of the human body, using joints, muscles, and indentations in the bones as physical landmarks. The body is symmetrical, and most acupressure points are bilateral, occurring on both sides of the body. Except when an acupressure point falls on the midline of the body, acupressure should be applied to points on both sides.

When practicing acupressure, you’ll know you’ve found the correct point (also known as tsubo) if you feel a tingle, “charge,” or electrical impulse when you apply direct pressure; the point may also feel tender. In most cases, these points are located along the bones or beneath the major muscle groups.

After locating the correct spot, you will use your thumbs, middle fingers, palms, or the sides of your hands to apply firm, steady pressure. Your finger should be held at a right angle to the body. Start with a gentle touch and gradually push harder, until you feel a deep, even pressure, but not pain. Remember that fleshy parts of the body can withstand firmer pressure than bony areas. During an acupressure session, work the points on both sides of the body to maintain balance and harmony in your body.

Three to five minutes of steady, firm pressure works best, but as little as one minute can begin to promote healing and quiet the nervous system. At the end of an acupressure session, you should feel relaxed and invigorated, but don’t expect that the pain will subside and your symptoms will disappear immediately. Acupressure isn’t a matter of pressing a button and exacting a “cure.” For the best results, plan on spending fifteen minutes or so working through your acupressure points two or three times a day.

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