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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Acupressure

Definition:

Acupressure is based on the same principles as acupuncture, but without the needles. Instead it uses gentle finger-pressure along energy meridians stimulating the body's own healing abilities.

Good for:

Chronic pain, constipation, migraines, poor flexibility, relaxation, stress reduction, stimulation of blood and lymph flow, low back pain, and nervous disorders

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