These lines are copied from Ilchi Lee‘s book. During my childhood, most houses had a set of acupuncture needles as a first aid kit of sorts. When I had severe indigestion, my grandfather would take a needle and prick the very tip of my thumb, letting a drop of blood flow. This stimulation and release of a single drop of blood would open the blockages in my meridian channels. He would then rub my back with his warm hands. Then to my amazement, the food that had been stuck somewhere between my mouth and my stomach would gently settle down, making me feel much better.
It is truly regrettable that acupuncture techniques used in Asia over a long history as daily remedies have now become distant to the general public. Since in many regions the law limits practicing acupuncture even among family members, I will introduce the techniques of acupressure as an alternative.
Acupressure and acupuncture are basically alike. Both of them use the same points. While acupuncturists apply needles, practitioners of acupressure use the fingers or pointy instruments to press key points on the surface of the skin that stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities.
