Acupressure Self Guide

Cholesterol Fiber for a younger heartFiber assists in youthing by preventing our body from absorbing the wrong fats from foods.The Japanese eat more fiber per capita than any other country. Their death rate due to heart attacks is one seventh that of the United States.A high fiber diet can lower triglycerides and cholesterol by one […]

Sun is supposed to be the best source of energy. The Asana by which Sun is worshipped is called ‘Surya Namaskar’. This consists of 12 steps & with every step, Sun is worshipped by a specific Mantra.This asana is supposed to be complete in itself. Any body of any sex, at any age, can be

Different kinds of finger actions called the Mudras. Some of these Mudras are helpful in Acupressure treatment also.Gyan MudraIn Yoga Shastra this Mudra signified as the ‘Gyan Mudra’. Here top of index finger is touched with top portion of the thumb, and our saints and yogis have immensely practised on this mudra.Lord Buddha and Lord

The breath which enters our body is called ‘Shwas’ or inhalation of air, and that which goes out from our body is called exhalation or ‘Prashawas’. Breath is the life force or vital force or, still better, the sustaining force of our body. Proper balance between inhalation, retention and exhalation forms the very basis of

Combining an orderly, regulated way of life with observation of the five rules outlined below will help make life longer and more pleasant.Proper DietEating as much of everything your like is a diet that must be corrected. No matter how wholesome the foods you eat, balance must be maintained among them. First of all, it

Water is panacea for chronic and incurable diseases. Rise early from bed. Do not wash your face and mouth as you do normally. Sit comfortably and drink four large glasses of water. Do not take any thing for 45 minutes. You can wash your face and brush your mouth after drinking water.Always drink water after

A well balanced diet contains sufficient quality of protein, carbohydrates, fats, salts and minerals. It is held in Yoga discipline that ‘as you eat, so you become,’. This is because the kind and quality of food affects the physical as well as mental conditions of the individual. In Yoga all foods have been divided into

The seven chakras are specific vital centers in the body that influence different aspects of ourselves. They are energy sources that govern our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being. Therefore, they provide a foundation for the development of personal power.All of the Acupressure meridians run through these centers and most of the pressure points

Meditation is a tool that enables us to go beyond limitations. Like anything worth while, it requires effort and discipline to achieve success with it. The many benefits of personal and spiritual unfoldment that can be attained through this inner work are so rewarding that it becomes a joy, not a duty or an exercise.

The foundation of Chinese medicine is based on careful clinical observations and is presented in the framework of the concept of the basic forces yin and yang. These two cosmic forces are the two basic principles around which everything revolves.Ancient Chinese Cosmology states that the universe was created through the interplay of natures basic duality,

Zone theory is the basis of Reflexology. Zones are a system for formulating relationships between various parts of the body. They can be thought of as guidelines or markers which link one part of the body to another. There are ten equal longitudinal (vertical) zones running the length of the body from the top of

For every complaint of the individual there is disturbed balance which can be found out on the relative reflex point on the feet and hands of a person.Besides reflexology there are many other forms also using different techniques and methods but there lies a single common objective behind all the therapies that is to keep

Listed below are some common ailments which can be cured by following Acupressure treatment. However, it is advisable to seek guidance of an expert Accupressurist in using these methods to cure the following ailments. If the right point is pressed the cure could be hundred percent.Asthma, Cough and HiccoughsAsthma is a disorder of the respiratory