Acupressure Health Dictionary

Acupressure: From 1 Different Sources


A derivative of acupuncture in which pressure is applied instead of needles.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine is generally based on the theory that a universal life-force, called chi, manifests itself in the body as 2 complementary qualities that are known as yin and yang.

According to this belief, vigorous yang and restraining yin must be in balance, and the chi must flow evenly for good health.

Treatments for illness aim to restore the yin-yang balance and normalize the flow of chi using techniques such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupressure, acupuncture, and t’ai chi.... chinese medicine

Motion Sickness

A condition that some people experience during road, sea, or air travel. Symptoms range from uneasiness and headache to distress, excessive sweating and salivation, pallor, nausea, and vomiting.

Motion sickness is caused by the effect of repetitive movement on the organ of balance in the inner ear. Factors such as anxiety, a fume-laden atmosphere, or the sight of food may make the condition worse. So, too, can focusing on nearby objects; sufferers should look at a point on the horizon.

Motion sickness may be prevented or controlled by antiemetic drugs or by acupressure bands worn on the wrist.... motion sickness




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