“Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. Acupressure was developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago. Using the power and sensitivity of the hand, Acupressure Therapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, and is ideal for self-treatment and preventive health care for boosting the immune system

It uses the same pressure points and meridians, but Acupuncture employs needles, while Acupressure uses gentle to firm finger pressure. When these acupressure points are stimulated, they release muscular tension, promote circulation of blood, and enhance the body’s life force energy to aid healing. Acupressure therapy can be used to relieve pain, detoxify the body for greater health and beauty, and tone facial and back muscles.”

(Excerpts from :http://www.acupressure.com/)

We could witness this today in our class when one of the kids of Swanthana was suffering from severe stomach cramps.One of the Acupressure Doctor who has volunteered in Swanthana offered graciously to relieve her pain by giving massage in her hands. Within minutes the kid could feel absolute relief and was freed of the cramps.She herself testified that she could feel the cramps go away.

We are hopeful that this therapy can considerably help the children who have severe muscular challenges.

These ancient therapy has stood the test of time due to its trust on the amazing self healing ability of human body.