By Cathy Wong — 2020
Acupressure is often called acupuncture without the needles. Instead of needles, acupressure involves the application of manual pressure (usually with the fingertips) to specific points on the body.
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With each diagnosis, knowing her life hung in the balance, she was “stunned, then anguished” and astonished by “how much energy it takes to get from the bad news to actually starting on the return path to health.”
If you have a chronic illness, you may know what it feels like to be a “full-time patient.
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New ideas for living well, even if our health is less than ideal.
From helping you get restful sleep to relieving anxiety and stress, acupressure is known to be beneficial in a number of health concerns, and no, it doesn't need needles.
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If you have suddenly been put into the role of caregiver, what should you do—and how can you stay strong while you do it?
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