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QuestionIs self-acupressure safe?Dr. Karina Menali is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Faculty Member at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Owner of Kai Wellness. She specializes in holistic health, Chinese herbal medicine, and functional medicine. Dr. Menali also helps patients through emotional and spiritual trauma. She holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Massachusetts, Boston, a Master's from Emperor's College in Santa Monica, CA, and a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.Licensed Acupuncturist & Diplomate of Oriental MedicineExpert AnswerAbsolutely! Acupressure is really easy for people to use on themselves—they just have to apply pressure and possibly a massing technique to certain pressure points.
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QuestionCan acupressure cure migraines?Dr. Karina Menali is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, Faculty Member at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Owner of Kai Wellness. She specializes in holistic health, Chinese herbal medicine, and functional medicine. Dr. Menali also helps patients through emotional and spiritual trauma. She holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Massachusetts, Boston, a Master's from Emperor's College in Santa Monica, CA, and a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.Licensed Acupuncturist & Diplomate of Oriental MedicineExpert AnswerIt can, but the process isn't always cut-and-dry. Migraines can be caused by a lot of different factors, so there isn't a one-size-fits-all treatment plan that will work for everyone.
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QuestionIt seems that stress causes my migraine headaches. Which pressure points should be stimulated for that?Sarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.The Third Eye Point, also called GV 24.5, helps relieve headaches, including those caused by stress. Also, manipulate the points along your temple region. Try the Feng Chi, also called GB20 or the Gates of Consciousness. If you are not finding relief from the points mentioned here or above, please contact a health-care provider,
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QuestionHow I remove my headache during office hours?Sarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.The acupressure points listed above can all be used during office hours. Take frequent breaks from the computer and perform these points throughout the day. If you cannot find relief, please make an appointment with a health-care practitioner.
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