Chinese medicine says there is a distribution network for the fundamental substances of Bio-Energy (Qi), Blood and Body Fluids throughout the body. These fundamental substances are different from the common western understandings of these terms, and their concepts are important for maintaining health using Chinese medicine.This distribution network called the Meridian System looks like a giant web, linking different areas of our body together. Its pathways make up a comprehensive yet complex body map that supplies vital energy to every part of the body. Philosophically, the Meridian System explains how we live, and why we become sick.
Througout those Meridians, there are Meridian Points. Also called Acupoints or Reflex Points. Each Reflex Point estimulates its correspondent Meridian, and also its part of the body.
The theories behind acupuncture, shiatsu, reflexology, and other related techniques says that the blockades of energy flow in the body, causes physical and emotional illnesses. To release those blockages, specific acupoints on the meridians are stimulated by pressure, needles and others.
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