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AcupressureFundamentalsby Monte CunninghamA 20 Point Self Healing Program
PageiPraise for theStressaway Acupressure ProgramC. Norman Shealy, M.D.,Ph.D, Author, “Ihighly recommend the Stressaway Acupressure Kit to all my clients for better health andto increase their healing self-awareness. Iuse it myself and my body loves it”Naomi Wyatt, Asheville, NC, ”I got more relief in 10 minutes with these tools than I didfrom a year of physical therapy 3 times aweek for a car injury to my neck.”Dr Ralph Alan Dale, Acupuncturist Miami FL,“The Stressaway massager can effectivelystimulate acupressure points safely andeasily, and when used properly, has provenhelpful for hundreds of conditions.”Beverly Richardson, Danneville, IL, “I havespent 16,000 on my back problems andbeen off work for 5 months. 95% of my painwas gone in just a few minutes, using thisproduct. Unbelievable.”
PageiiPageAcupressureFundamentalsiiiA 20 Point Self Healing Programby Monte CunninghamThe Acu-Ki InstituteArizona
PageivAcupressure is intended as an adjunct to, not asubstitute for, conventional medical therapy. The information and methods set forth in this book reflect theauthor’s experiences and are not intended to replacemedical advice. Diagnosis and treatment are, by law, tobe supervised by your physician. Cautions for use byspecial risk groups and pregnant women are found inthe precautions section.Most of the principles and acupoints in this Manualhave been reproduced by permission from the publicationsof Dr. Ralph Alan Dale. The Prescription Index is reproduced from Dr. Dale’s book: The Acupuncture Comprehensive Prescription Index, Dialectic Publishing, N. MiamiBeach, FL, 1991, Revised 1997 which summarizes recommended points from over 300 acupuncturist.PageThanks to Ralph Alan Dale, and Terry Oleson for permission to use their diagrams that best show different acupoints on the body. Thanks to Rob Messick for his art work,Richard Gonsalves for his help in getting this book in theformat for printing and to Bob Bowser and Jan Skaggs fortheir editing.Acupressure Fundamentals: A 20 Point Self Healing Program, Copyright 2012 by Monte Cunningham.All rights reserved. Printed in Arizona No part of thisbook may be used or reproduced in any manner withoutwritten permission except in the case of brief quotationsembodied in critical articles or reviews. For informationwrite Acu-Ki Institute, 1265 W Coy Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001www.acupressurefundamentals.comPublished by The Acu-Ki Institute, a division of The NewAge PressThe principles of miniature-acupuncture systems onthe body were discovered by Dr. Dale and published in 11monographs, principally in the American Journal of Acupuncture from 1976 to 1999.Library of Congress Catalog-in-Publications DataCunningham, Monte/ Acupressure Fundamentals: A 20Point Self Healing Program/Monte Cunninghamp.cm.Dr. Paul Nogier discovered Auricular Therapy whichstates that the distribution of the ear acupoints matches theanatomy of the body.ISBN 0-87613-028-71. Acupressure 2. Acupuncture points 3. Foot 4. Ear 5.Hand 6. AuriculotherapyI. TitleThe ear points used in this Manual are identified andlocated by Terry Oleson in his book, Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture,Health Care Alternatives, Los Angeles, CA,1996, and arereproduced by permission.v
PageviPageIntroduction1I hurt my back playing football in highschool. For twenty years I struggled to endthe pain that completely dominated my life.I discovered there were points on my backthat could give me relief but I had difficultiesgetting to those points. I ended up designinga wooden tool that I could reach those pointsthat had two balls on the end of a handlethat I could place between me and a walland roll on the points. When I rolled this device, which I eventually called a “StressawayMassager,” on people’s shoulders and necksmany reported that their pain left them also.The relief people received, using thistool led to my life work and is why I’m writingthis today. I had discovered an ancient formof healing, acupressure. I want to sharewhat I learned with as many people as possible to help end their pain and suffering. Tolearn how it worked I took several courses inacupuncture related healing therapies. Theacupuncturist that I learned the most fromrecommended that I make a good acupres-
Page2Page3sure tool out of wood because there wasn’t agood low-cost tool on the market. I designedthe Acu-Ki to stimulate acupressure points.I worked with thousands of people in fairs,flea markets and home shows and any kindof booth where I could demonstrate how thistool worked. The tools that I designed produced great results.the same, and by applying pressure on thecorrect points many problems can be alleviated. By this method pain can he relieved,the period of many diseases shortened, addictions can be dropped, weight can be lost,and malfunctions can he put right. Also theeffects of stress, anxiety, depression andtension can he dissipated.The results were so good that I did research to document what people were experiencing. In one study of 1150 people Ifound an average of 78% reduction of painin less than five minutes. I believe you canget the same or better results by applyingthe methods I learned which are presentedin this book.Locating the Points and MeridiansSo what is acupressure? Acupressureis a development from the 5,000-year-oldChinese healing system of acupuncture. Itmakes use of the same points and meridians as those used by acupuncturists, butthe difference is that no needles are needed.Instead the fingers or small tools are used toput pressure on specific points. The effect isThe Chinese identified points all overthe body that when stimulated produce healing effects in other parts of the body or fordifferent kinds of illnesses. They groupedthese points into 14 main clusters theycalled meridians. Each cluster or meridian corresponds to an individual organ orphysical system of the body. They are callednames like L for Lung, Li for Large Intestineand so on. Students of earlier times had tomemorize the locations of these meridiansbut today it is easier. We can simply print outa picture and text to see where a particularpoint is located.
Page4Page5or more points along these energy lines ormeridians that are commonly used for a specific problem.To get a more exact location it is necessary to measure where these points arelocated in relation to muscles or bones byusing a measurement known as a “body inch(BI) or cun.” The measurements of acupressure relate to the body inch. One “body inch”equals one thumb width at the base of thefingernail. The width of four fingers at theirwidest point is equal to three body inches.The thumb width of the person being treatedshould always be used. These measurements are approximate.In this program you get 20 major pointsfor 200 common symptoms and all the partsof the body. A formula or recipe gives us oneHere is a summary of how to work withthe charts included here. More detailed information is included in either the e-book orKindle version of this material. Most peoplewill not need more information than presented here. To find the appropriate point, lookup the points for your affected body part orthe symptom. Read the point descriptionand look at the diagram illustrating the location of the point. Find the general area onyour skin. Gently probe the area until youfind the place on your skin which gives you a“funny bone” feeling or is sensitive, tender orsore. Press hard enough to locate the sensitive spot. You can use a steady pressure or afive seconds on and five seconds off rotatingpressure for the time you stimulate the point.Thirty seconds to one minute is usually sufficient for most points.Regular, systematic treatment usuallygets the best results because the effects of
Page6Acupressure are cumulative. At first, frequenttreatment is recommended. Treatment threetimes daily may be necessary. Or treat morefrequently, such as every two hours, untilyou start feeling relief. You cannot overdose.Some report almost immediate results; others may need a few weeks to get lastingresults. Treat while sitting down and do notadminister after meals. The symptoms arelisted in an alphabetical order. The parts ofthe body and their appropriate healing pointsare also listed separately. So, for example, ifyou have a cramp in your foot, you will findthat the Symptoms Chart tells you that Lv3 isthe point to use for foot cramp. If you do notremember where Lv3 is, turn to The PointsChart to remind yourself. If that point doesnot relieve all the pain go to the Body PartsChart and find the points for the feet. (Sp6and UB60)When only one point is given, you mightbegin with the point on the same side asthe afflicted organ. If complete relief is notachieved, stimulate the opposite side too.The charts sometimes list more than onePage7point for a part of the body or for an ailment.For pain syndromes, it is best to try the firstpoint given. If the pain is completely relieved, do not go on to the second. If there issome pain remaining, stimu late the secondpoint, and if need be the third, and so forth.In ailments that do not provide an immediatefeedback of the effective ness of the treatment, you may use all the points suggested.This book is presented in this short format so it can be easily applied. It is intendedfor people who are camping, traveling, uninsured, seeking self-reliance healthy lifestyles, and on a limited budget. This formatmakes it easy to carry with you for any typeof emergency situation or quick reference.For best results learn more from the free information on the internet and then this bookcan be a constant companion for daily reference.For more treatment options see the micro points on the ear, feet and hands afterthe Symptom Index (page 23) and in morecomprehensive materials at our web site.
Page8More information is found atwww.acupressurefundamentals.comincluding: training videos, more points for more conditions, printouts for the specific points of thedifferent symptoms, e-books and hardback books, more low cost tools to increase the effectiveness of this system, blogs and forums where you can askquestions, web sites documenting acupressureresearch on specific symptoms thatyou can join to help show how effectiveacupressure is for you. information on how you can learn moreand even earn some money sharingthis information with others. You have access to over a 1,000 pagesof information on how you can get thebest results using acupressure.Below are the charts for the 20 acupressure points in this system and over 200symptoms and all the parts of the body thesePage9points treat. Also are pictures of how best toapply the acupressure tool and pictures ofthe feet and ears plus a sample of pointsfound on the internet.One of our main goals is to offer effective alternative treatment options. Of equalimportance is a low cost preventative type oftherapy. You can reduce your medical costand improve your health by focusing on prevention before illnesses become severe. Forexample, if someone around you has the flu,stimulate the flu points so you are more resistant to the flu. There are points here forbuilding your immune system, preventingstress, colds and many chronic conditions.The old saying “a stitch in time saves nine”applies here.
Page10Page1120 Acupressure PointsC17 In men, on the midline of the chest betweenthe two nipples. In women,on the midline of the chestbetween the fourth and fifthribs.C12 4 BI above the navel,along the mid-line. Midway between the navel and the bottom of the breast bone.C6 1.5 BI below the navel.G26 Midway between thenose and the upper lip.GB20 This point is right under and against the base ofthe skull, in the two smallmuscular grooves at theback of the neck, two tothree inches apart depending on the size of the head.GB21 On the top of the shoulder, one to two inches fromthe side of the neck.GB34 Slightly below the levelof the bottom on the kneecap,on the outer side of the leg, inthe slight depression formedwhen the knee is completelystraight. Forward of a line tothe crown of the outer ankle.H7 Palm facing you, on thewrist crease closest to thehand, in the hollow directly inline with the inside of the littlefinger.Li4 On the back of the hand,find the spot midway on themetacarpal bone that connects the index finger to thewrist, on the thumb side.Sometimes this point is easyto find by squeezing two fingers together to
Page12Page13form a small mound and marking an imaginary point at the peak of that mound. Thenprobe inward toward the main body of thehand, on the bone.Lv3 Two BI above the separation between the biggest andsecond toes, on the top side ofthe foot.Li11 On the extreme endof the outer crease of theelbow. Bend your arm tightly and place your Acu-Ki on the end of thecrease. Keep your massager in place. Openthe arm and stimulate the point on your relaxed arm downward toward your forearm.P6 The width of two thumbs(BI) above the most prominentcrease on the inner wrist, inline with the middle finger.Lu5 In the hollow, but moretoward the outside (directionof the thumb) of the inner elbow crease.Lu7 On thumb edge of thewrist, 1.5 BI toward elbowfrom wrist crease nearesthand. A difficult point to find,but easily found by linking thehands (in picture), find point beneath indexfinger lying along top of wrist, deep in a smallhollow.Sp6 The width of one hand (3thumbs) above the crown ofthe inner ankle, just behind theshin bone on the front of theleg.St36 The width of one hand (3BI) below the bottom of thekneecap and width of onethumb (1 BI) toward the outside of the leg (direction of thesmall toe.) In the trough or valley between the most prominent bones ofthe calf where they come together.
Page14PageT5The width of twothumbs above the mostprominent crease of theupper wrist, in line with themiddle finger. On the outside of the forearm.UB11 1.5 BI from the spinemidline, 1 BI below a linelevel with the top of theshoulder blades. Easilystimulated with the Backeze.UB17 1.5 BI from the spine midline, alongan imaginary line drawn between the bottoms of the shoulder blades (scapula). Easily stimulated with the Back-eze.UB54 In the center of thecrease at the rear of the knee,between the two ligaments.Do not use this point if youhave varicose veins.UB60 In the hollow (or valley) behind the crown of theouter ankle.15Index of Body Points and AilmentsPART OF BODYHealing PointsAbdomenUpperSt36 C12LowerLi4 Sp6 C6 St36AnkleUB60AnusC6,12 Li4 SP6ArmsLi4,11 P6 Lu5BackG26 St36 UB54,60Mid BackSp21BladderSt36 Sp6 C6Blood Li4 Sp6 St36 UB17BonesSt36 UB11BowelsLi4 Sp6BrainC6 Li4 Lv3 GB20Breast C17 GB21 Sp6 Lv3ButtocksUB54CheeksLi4,11 St36ChestC17 St36 P6 Lu7CoccyxUB54ColonLi4 Sp6 C6EarT5 Li4,11Elbow GB21,34 Li4,11 St36Esophagus Li4,11 P6 UB17Eyes GB20 Li4,11 P6 St36FaceG26 Li4,11 St36Fallopian TubesC6 Sp6FearC6,17 H7 Lv3 St36 GB34FingersLi4 T5FeetSp6 St36 UB60ForeheadLi4Gall BladderGB34 St36 C12 P6Genito-Urinary SystemLv3 Sp6 C6GriefC6,12,17 Li11P6 GB20,21 St36GumsLi4,11 St36HairGB20 Li4,11Sp6 St36 UB54Hands GB21 T5 Li4,11 P6HeadLi4HeartH7 P6HipsUB60 UB54Intestines C12 Li4 Sp6 St36JawGB20 Li4 St36KidneysSp6 St36 UB54Knees GB34 St36 UB54,60LegGB34 UB54,60 Sp6Limbs (pain or weakness)St36LiverLv3 C12 St36LumbarLv3 GB34 UB54 G26LungLi4 P6 Lu5,7 UB11 St36MouthG26 Li4,11 St36Muscles Sp6 UB54 GB34Neck GB20,21 Li4,11 Lu7Nervous SystemLv3Nose G26 GB20,21 Li4,11OvariesLi11 Sp6C6 Lv3 St36Pancreas P6 St36 C12 UB17PelvisC6,12 GB34Li11 Sp6 St36
Page16PenisSp6 C6Pharynx (throat) Li4 Lu5 P6PubisC6 Sp6RectumLi4 Sp6 St36Respiratory System GB20Li4,11 Lu5 T5 P6Sexual OrgansC6 Sp6Shoulders GB20,21 Li4,11SkinLi4,11 Sp6 St36 UB17,54SpineCervical (Neck)Lu7Thoracic (Upper back)UB60Lumbar & Sacral (Lower)UB54SpleenSp6 P6 C12 St36Stomach St36 C12 Sp6 P6Teeth G26 Li4,11 P6 St36TesticlesC6 Sp6 St36ThighUB54ThroatP6 UB54 Li4 Lu5ToesUB60TongueG26 H7 Li4,11TonsilsGB20 P6Li4,Li11 UB54Trachea (windpipe)C17 Li4 Lu7UreterSp6 C6UrethraSt36 Sp6 C6UterusSp6 C6 UB54VaginaSp6 C6WristLi4 Lu7 T5AILMENTHEALING POINTSAbdominal painC12G26 Sp6 C6 Li4 St36AcneLv3 UB17Li11 P6 Sp6 St36AddictionsC17 GB20Li4 Lv3 P6 Sp6 St36(To decrease desire andsupport nervous esUB17Li4,Li11 St36 Sp6AmnesiaH7 Lv3 P6 St36 Lu7AngerC6,12,17Lv3 P6 Sp6 St36AnxietyC17 H7 St36Appetite C12 Sp6 H7 St36(Deficient or Excessive)ArteriosclerosisGB20,21UB17 St36 Li4,11 SP6 H7ArthritisGB20 P6 T5UB11,60 Li4,11 St36 SP6(See part of body affected)AsthmaC17 GB20 Li4Lu5,7 St36 T5 P6 UB11,17Back pain G26 St36 UB54,60Cervical GB20,21 Li4,11 UB11HighGB21 Li11MidGB34 UB11,17Bleeding and BlooddiseasesUB17 St36 T5 Lv3 Sp6Body energyLi4,11Lv3 Sp6 St36Breathing difficulty(dvspnea)P6 St36 UB17 Li4 C17BronchitisP6 Lu5 St36UB11 H7 C17 Li4BursitisShoulderLu5 Li 11KneeLu5 UB60Cerebral Palsy C12 G26 P6GB20,21 H7 Li4,11 St36ChildbirthLi4 Sp6(Do not stimulatePoints during pregnancy)CholeraLi4,11 C12St36 P6 Lu5 UB54CoccyxUB54Cold, CommonGB20Sp6 Li4,11 St36 Lu7ColitisC6 St36 Li4 UB54CollapseLi4 G26 P6 H7 St36 C6Coma C6 G26 Li4 P6 St36ConcussionLi4 Lu7ConjunctivitisLi4ConstipationSt36 SP6C12 C6 Li4 Li11ConvulsionsLi4,11 G26GB20 H7 UB54 Lu5CoughGB20,21 St36Lu5,7 P6 Li4,11 C6,12Cramp GB20 Li4 Lv3 St36FootLv3CalfUB54 Sp6Page17MenstrualSp6 C6Writer's crampLi4,11 T5 Li 11 L7Cystitis GB26 St36 C6 Sp6DeafnessGB20Li4,11 T5 St36Deficiency of energyC6 St36DepressionLv3 P6St36 C6,12 G26 H7DiabetesSp6 St36C12 P6 UB17 G26DiarrheaSp6 St36P6 Li11 C6,12Digestive disturbancesSp6 St36 P6 Li4 C12DizzinessGB20 T5 C12 St36 Li4Dreaming(Excessive nightmares)Li4 C12 H7 St36DrowningG26 Li4 P6 Sp6 St36DysenteryLi4,11 Sp6C6,12 St36DysmenorrheaC6,12GB26 P6 Sp6 St36(Difficult or painfulmenstruation)Dysuria (Painful Urination)C6 Sp6Ear infections (Otitis)Li4,11 T5 St36EczemaLi4,11 St36Sp6 UB17,54EdemaC6 Lu5
Page18Elbow painGB34 Li11Emotional disorders H7 Sp6Lv3 P6 Li4 St36 C6,12Energy deficiency St36 C6Enterocolitis(Inflammation of intestines)Sp6 St36 C6EpilepsyC12 GB20 H7Lv3 Li4 St36 P6 G26ExhaustionMentalLi4,11 St36PhysicalSt36 C6Facial nerve paralysisLi4 St36Fainting (Syncope)G26St36 Li4 UB17 Lv3FatigueC6 GB20 P6Li4,11 Sp6 St36FearC17 H7 Lv3 St36FeverH7 Lu5 Li4,11 T5FlatulenceLi4 Sp6Flu Sp6 Li4,11 Lu7 St36 T5FracturesUB11Frequent urination Sp6 C6FrightsH7 P6 Lv3FrigidityC6 GB34Li4 Sp6 St36GastritisLi4,11 C12 St36Gas (Stomach or Colon)C12 St36 Li4,11 SP6Gastritis (Inflammation ofstomach) Li4,11 C12 St36German measles (Rubella)Li4,11 Sp6 St36 UB60GB21PageGlaucoma GB20 Sp6 Li4 T5GoitersGB20 H7 Li4,11St36Gynecological disordersGB26 Lu5 Sp6 C6HangoverGB20 St36 C12 UB60Hardening of ArteriesUB17 St36 Li4,11 Sp6Headache Li4,11 GB20,21St36 Lv3 UB60(See also Migraine)Heart ailmentsLi4 P6 H7HeartburnC6,12 H7 P6HeatstrokeC6 G26GB21 Li4,11 Lv3HemorrhageLi4 UB17 St36 T5Hemorrhoids(Piles)Sp6 UB60 C6HepatitisLv3 UB17 GB34 C12 St36HiccoughUB17 P6C6,12 GB20 St36HivesLi4,11 UB17 St36 Sp6High Blood Pressure or(Hypertension)GB20 Lv3 C12Li11 St36 UB54 Sp6HypoglycemiaSp6C12 St36 UB17HypothermiaC6 GB34Li11 Lv3 Sp6 St36HyperthyroidGB20,21 Li4 P6 UB11Hypotension(Low blood pressure)Lv3 St36 C6 UB17 H7HysteriaP6 G26 H7 Li4 Sp6Immune System BoostC6,17 GB20 Li4,11Lv3 St36 Sp6 T5ImpotenceC6 GB34 Li4Sp6 Lv3 St36 UB17Incontinence Lu5 Sp6 St36IndigestionC6,12 St36P6 Sp6 Li4 UB17InfectionSt36 Sp6Li4,11 UB17InfluenzaLi4,11Lu7 St36 T5Insomnia Sp6 P6 C6,12 H7GB20,21 Li4,11 Lv3 St36Intercostal neuralgiaC17 P6 St36Intestinal disorders Sp6 C6JaundiceGB20,21 Li4Lv3 St36 C12 UB17Joint painSt36 UB11Kidney disordersUB54 Sp6 St36Knee Joint painUB54,60GB34 UB11 St36Laryngitis Li4 G26 GB20,21P6 T5 Lu5,7 UB60Lingual paralysisH7 Li4Lumbago UB54,60 G26 Lv3MastitisLv3 P619(Inflammation of breast)Meniere'ssyndromeC12GB20 Li4 P6 St36 T5MenopauseC6 Li4 Sp6 St36MenstruationExcessive (Menorrhagia)P6 Sp6 C6 Lv3 Li4Insufficient (Amenorrhea)Sp6 C6 Lv3 Li4 St36 UB60Painful (Menorrhea)Sp6 C6 Lv3 Li4Mental IllnessC12 H7St36 Sp6 Li4,11Metritis (inflammationof the uterus)SP6 C6,12 Li4Migraine headacheGB20,21 Li4,11 C12 Sp6St36 C6 Lu7 Lv3Motion sicknessP6G26 Li4 T5 C6,12St36 Sp6 Lu5 H7Muscle spasmSp6 GB34 St36 UB54NauseaC12 P6 H7Lv3 Lu5 St36Neck PainGB20,21Li4,11 Lu7 UB60NephritisSt36 SP6Nervous anxiety withPalpitationsH7 Lv3 St36Nervousness H7 Lv3 St36NeuralgiaBack (Lower)
Page20UB54 UB11 UB60(Upper)UB60 UB11FaceG26 Li4,11 St36IntercostalP6 C17 Lv3JointUB11Limb Lower GB34 UB60Limb Upper Li4,11 T5 P6Lu7 UB11Neck and back of headLu7 Li1 UB60 Lv3Neurasthenia (Nerveexhaustion)P6 C6,12 GB20Lv3 Li4 SP6 St36NightmaresLi4 C12 H7St36Nocturia (Frequency ofurination at night) SP6 C6Nosebleed GB20,21 Li4,11OvereatingLi4 Lv3 C12GB34 P6 Sp6 St36Palpitations and frightC12 H7 P6 St36Panic attackC6,17Lv3 P6 St36ParalysisGB20,34 SP6T5 Li4,11 St36 UB54(See appropriate part ofbody in index also)Parkinsons DiseaseC6,12 GB20 H7 Li11 St36Phlebitis (inflammation ofa vein)GB21 UB17PleurisyC12 Li4,11 T5Lu7 Lv3 St36 P6 UB11PagePneumoniaC12,17 T5Li4,11 UB11 P6 Lu5,7 St36PoisoningGB20 St36Poison IvyLi11Premature ejaculationC6 H7 Lv3 Sp6 St36Psoriasis GB20,21 H7 Lv3Li4,11 P6 Sp6 UB54PTSDC6,17 G26GB20,21 H7 P6 St36ProstatitisSP6 C6Puritis vulvae (itching ofvulva)C6 Sp6GB20 Li4,11 St36Renal (Kidney) disordersSp6 St36RhinitisG26 GB20Li4 St36 UB54(Inflammation of the nasalmucous membrane)RicketsC6 St36Sciatica GB34 UB54,60 Sp6Scoliosis Li4,11 Sp6 St36 UB11Sea sicknessLi4 T5 C12St36 Sp6 P6 Lu5 H7Sexual disordersSp6 C6Shingles (Herpes Zoster)GB34 Li4 Sp6 T5 Lv3 St36Shock C6 G26 P6 Sp6 St36AnxietyH7FaintingG26Shoulder PainGB20,21Li4,11 UB11SiezuresC12 GB20P6 St36 H7 Li4Skin AilmentsSp6 St36Li4,11 UB17 UB54SinusitisG26 GB20 Li4 Lu7SmokingC17 Li4 Lu7Lv3 P6 Sp6 St36(To Decrease Desire &Support Nervous Sysyem)SneezingG26 Lu5 St36Stomach painSp6C12 St36 P6StressLi4 C17 GB20,21H7 Lv3 P6 St36 T5Stroke (Apoplexy)C12 G26 Li4,11 UB54St36 GB20,21,34 P6Stuttering GB21 Li4 P6 St36StyeGB20 Lv3 St36 Li4Sweats (Night)Li4,11St36 P6 C6 H7TachycardiaC17 GB20P6 H7 St36(Excessive rapid heartbeat)Tennis ElbowGB21Li 11 Lu5 P6 St36TicGB34 Lu5,7 Lv3 St36Tinnitus (Ringing in the ear)GB20,21 St36 Lu7 Li4 T5TonsilitisGB20,21 P6Lu7 Li4 St36ToothacheG26 Lu7Li4,11 P6 St36Torticol (StiffNeck) GB20,21Li11 Lu7 UB60 T5Traumatic Brain Injury21C6 GB20 Li4 Lv3(and important earpoints listed on web site)Trigeminal (facial) neuralgiaGB20 Lu7 Li4,11 Lv3 St36UlcersIntestinalLi4 C12SP6 GB21 St36Stomach & DuodenalC6,12 H7 Li4,11 St36 P6UnconsciousnessG26 St36 C12Urinary disorderSP6 C6Urticaria (Hives) Lu7 Li4,11UB17 St36 SP6VaginitisSP6 C6Varicose VeinsUB17VertigoC6,12 GB20,21Lu7 Li4 T5 St36 Lv3Sp6 UB17,60VomitingP6 C6,12,17Li11 P6 Sp6 St36 UB17Weakness C6,12 Li4 G26Sp6 UB60Weight Control see OvereatingWhipLash (Neck injury)Li4,11 GB20,21 UB60 UB11Worry St36 C6,12,17 G26Wrist PainT5 Lu7 Li4,11 UB60
Page22Record the symptoms and points on thispage. If you have several symptoms countthe most frequent points and focus on those.Page23Miniature Systems Found in the EARA large part of the Stressaway Acupressure systems’ success comes from the useof the regular acupressure points plus pointson the ear, hands, and feet. Pressure onthese miniature parts produces a healing response in the corresponding body part. Thepictures presented here give you enough information to use in an emergency or in addition to the regular points given above.The illustrations above show the bodymapped in the ear, much like an inverted fetus. You can see how the back is inverted onthe ear in the round inner section. The neckshows up low on the ear, whereas the lowback shows up higher on the ear. This mapping of the ear was completed by Dr. T.D.Oleson at the UCLA School of Medicine.
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Page26More detailed descriptions about whichpoints to use on the ear for several hundredproblems are found in our books. This is oneof the most important systems of this book.Many people have gotten a complete healing just using this information on the ear.Page27Miniature Systems of the Hand and FeetIn this system theright foot or hand corresponds with the rightside of the body. Theside of the foot or handcorresponds with theside of the body, andthe insole or thumbside corresponds withthe center of the body.The toes relate to thetop of the body and theheels to the bottom ofthe spine. The handmatches the body in asimilar manner. Pressure points for bones,muscles, and organsare found in these approximate areas. Thesoles and palms relatemostly to the back partof the body and thetops to the front. Use
Page28PageAcuPoint AnalysisHIGH BACK STUDYthis general form when finding points to supplement the regular acupressure points.Keeping the above representation inmind, we find the spine along the inside ofthe foot. Since the foot is arched, we findthat the spine comes up into the foot and isnot restricted to the bottom. This will makeit seem as if it is on the side of the foot because it comes up so high. This will be similar to other parts you are trying to find. Probein the general area and move around untilyou find the most tender spot.Summary of All SystemsThis is a sample of the symptoms format found on our web site. With the pointsin your index and these you would have atotal of 11 points that can be tried for upperback pain.Each symptom lists the most importantbody points, as well as the points on the ear,hand and foot related to that problem.29EAHO2EAHO3H157F157UB6OGB3OUB54Lower cervical vertebrae, torticollisUpper thoracic vertabrae, heart .F, mammary gland .CUpper spine. Below second joint ofthumb.Upper spine. On the inside of the foot.In the hollow (or valley) behind the crownof the outer ankle.Near the “ball-joint” of the hips. Squeezethe buttocks together tightly, place theAcu-Ki in the depression formed at thehip, relax the buttocks and begin thestimulation.In the center of the crease at the rear ofthe knee, between the two ligaments. Donot use this point if you have varicoseveins.
Page30PagePrecautionsMost of us do not need to be concernedwith these precautions but for some they areappropriate so it is good to review some ofthese items.When serious disease is present, it issuggested that professional acupunctureand other appropriate therapies be sought.It must be emphasized that there is no implication here that acupuncture, let alonethis 20-point system, should replace all other forms of therapy. It should be especiallynoted that in some of the serious ailmentslisted in Ailments Chart, the stimulation ofthe acupuncture points is intended only asan adjunct to other appropriate therapies. Inmost cases people find acupressure speedstheir recovery. Should you consider stopping current treatment or delaying surgerywhile you try acupressure, be sure to do thisafter consultation with your health practitioner or a qualified acupuncturist.Since one can become very relaxed,31light-headed, and even faint or dizzy, or youmay experience profuse perspiring and feelnauseated it is advisable to sit or lie downduring treatment. If you do have these responses stimulate G26 and/or St36. If youhave these responses, begin your acupressure treatments slowly and with light pressure. As the body becomes accustomed tothe treatments you can progress to the regular treatment schedules recommended here.Very few people have this experience but if itdoes happen it is good to know that nothingis wrong and this is just normal sometimes.Do not administer acupressure aftermeals, drinking alcohol or if you are usingnarcotics, Valium, Darvon or Talwin. Someof the energy needed to heal the body will belessened. Pregnant women should avoidusing SP6, SP4, LI4, S36 and points onthe abdomen. Do not put pressure on skinthat is inflamed, scarred or that has a rash orif there is a serious injury in that area. Consulta medical doctor or professional acupuncturist for the following conditions: stomach orduodenal ulcers; contagious diseases; ad-
Page32vanced heart, kidney, liver or lung diseases.Do not use acupressure on individualswith serious cardiac problems. There are noserious side effects, but a slight drop in bloodpressure could create an undesirable effect.Pressure on the points can sometimesfeel like you have bruised or injured the area.The reason it seems sore is because youare on the right points. Go slowly and usea more gentle pressure. If points actuallybecome black and blue, use a gentler touch,just holding the points with your fingers.Sometimes a condition will worsen theminute you touch a point. This is an indication that you have located the point that relates to the problem. Move slowly with confidence that you can soon expect relief.A proper diagnosis is sometimes criticalto get the results you want because you maynot be using the right points.Certainly, it is time for us all to begin toPage33learn more about our own bodies and to takesome responsibility for healing ourselves.Many of you have been given this book andtool on acupressure treatment options byyour health care practitioner. Their goal isto heal you in the most natural way as possible . One of our major research goals isto demonstrate that by using acupressureyou can reduce your use of expensive drugsand/or surgery. This is our goal but by lawa licensed practitioner or doctor is the onlyperson qualified to advise when you canuse this option instead of other treatments.Please use this option in conjunction withyour health care provider. This program isdedicated to a healthier and longer life.The acupoints just presented are 20simple and effective alternatives. Enjoy themand use them together with good nutrition,exercise, positive thinking, productive work,emotional integration, and social commitment to improve the quality of life.
Page34PageProduct InformationThe acupressure tool (Mini Acu-Ki) included with this book and other tools in theStressaway Acupressure system allows formore effective stimulation of the acupressure points. Many people reported l
For best results learn more from the free in-formation on the internet and then this book can be a constant companion for daily refer-ence. For more treatment options see the mi-cro points on the ear,
