MAINTAIN GOOD
HEALTH WITH ACUPRESSURE
AND OTHER
NATURAL THERAPIES
Reference: “Health
in Your Hands”- Dr. Devendra Vora
Acupressure is the Science of Nature which teaches us to cure diseases -
the technique of how to send the electric current to all desired parts of Body
which are in need of repair.
If you feel
pain, press it out. An important positive feature of Acupressure is the absence
of side effects. You can do this daily and make it your life style, enjoying
perfect Health.
The Organ Systems of the
Body
System Organs,
Tissues, Cells Functions
Skeletal body bones,
cartilage joints Support, protection
Gives
form and shape
Acts
as levers for movement
Muscular Body muscles attached to skeleton skilled &
gross body movement
Nervous Brain, spinal cord, all peripheral coordination & direction of
Nerves
& organs of sensation
activities of body organs
Integumentary Skin, hair, nails,
glands protection
- dehydration & injury
Temperature
regulation
Digestive Mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, ingestion, digestion,
absorption
Stomach, intestines,
anus, liver, and
ejection
Pancreas and salivary
glands
Respiratory Nose, larynx,
trachea, lungs inhale oxygen, exhale carbon-
dioxide;
acid-base regulation
Circulatory Heart, blood and
blood vessels, transport
of nutrients and waste
Veins, artery,
capillary from
all parts of the body
Immune White blood cells, certain cells
of defence
against viruses,
Bone marrow, spleen
etc. parasites,
foreign cells, etc.
Urinary Kidneys,
urinary bladder & urethra form & eliminate urine,
regulate
(excretory) blood
composition
Reproductive Female - ovaries,
uterus, vagina, production
of ova, sperm &
Mammary glands hormone
Male - testes,
prostate, external
Genitalia
Lymphatic Lymph nodes,
vessels, thymus, clears
dead cells from body and
(Lymph vascular) spleen returns fluid to circulation
HUMAN BODY
5 ELEMENTS
Earth Water Fire Air Space
These elements are
controlled by electricity of the Life Battery (in middle of forehead) known as
Chi (Positive) Chen (Negative)
Re charging of Life
Battery:
Breathe in through right
nostril (connected with sun +ve : internal heat increases and air goes and re
charges +ve part of brain cells. Re charged blood goes into 1st
ventricle and +ve heat is stored up to peak, then breathing changes. Via left
nostril (connected with moon -ve): internal heat decreases, cooler air charges
-ve part of brain cells. Re charged blood goes into 2nd ventricle
until peak. Current flows from negative to positive. In this way electricity is
supplied to all organs and found to be of 5 types, representing the 5 basic
main elements.
Earth Water Fire Air Space
Physical structure of body, Kidneys Stomach Heart
Covers entire
Bones, flesh all reproductive Spleen Lungs body
Organs Pancreas
Liver
Earth:
All life forces become
inert and inactive in this element as more energy is used to keep body active
eg. Fat people (Neutral element)
Water:
Approximately 72% water in
body which helps keep the flow of body and life. Maintains heat and blood
circulation. (Negative element)
Fire:
It provides strength to
body by digesting food, induces hunger and thirst. Helps thinking and
production of antibodies. (Positive element)
Air:
Maintains balance,
regulates functioning of the heart and blood circulation. Helps respiration and
excretion. (Positive element)
Space:
In order that air
circulates in body and maintains proper balance, there has to be space.
(Negative element)
BRAIN : Supercomputer, Telephone exchange, Atomic
reactor of our body
The human body has an acid-alkaline
base which is represented by grey and white matter in the brain and because of
their action and reaction, electricity is produced in the body just like
electricity produced in a dry battery.
Beneficial
foods for specific organs
Brain - walnuts Eyes
- almonds
Heart - apples Lungs
- grapes
Kidneys - cashews, kidney beans Stomach - mango
Ovaries - pears, guavas Sex power - bananas (ripe)
Treatments follow next NOTE: before commencing any treatments,
check for correct alignment of Solar Plexus which is the controlling centre of
all organs below the diaphragm.
TREATMENTS
Non
Alignment of Solar Plexus: Disturbance in S.P.
a) Lie on back with hands
straight on sides and legs straight with upright toes. 2 big toes should be
level. If not, disturbance in S.P.
b) Join 2 palms together -
top lines of little fingers must match. If not, disturbance in S.P.
Shifting of Navel causes
damage to digestive system:
Upward shifting -
constipation
Downward shifting - more
motions when there is pressure.
Alignment
of Solar Plexus: do treatment on an empty stomach
Lie on back with arms
straight on sides. With 1 hand apply pressure on knee of the leg of which the
big toe is at a lower level and with the other hand, keeping the finger between
the 2 big toes, try to pull the toe which is lower. Repeat this action 2 - 4
times until both toes are level.
REFER
TO FIG’S 39a & b; 40a & b; 41a & b; 42a & b
Pain
felt at any point on the palms and soles when pressed is a clear indication of
some problem connected with that organ.
Pressure
to be applied on and around all points on the 2 palms and soles (both sides)
for 1 - 2 minutes - pumping intermittently. Apply pressure using horizontal
thumb but on points of endocrine glands with a vertical thumb.
Our body is divided into 2,
right and left sides. If treatment is needed on organs of the right side, then
pressure must be applied on the corresponding points on the right palm or right
sole and vice-versa if for organs on the left side.
Further, the body is sub
divided into front and back. Pressure to be applied on the back of palms and
soles for the spine, back, lower lumbago, sciatic nerve and hips. For all
other organs, pressure to be applied to palms and sole
For
treatment of any disease or organ, pressure to be applied for 1 - 2 minutes on
each point which pains when pressed and has to be repeated 3 times a day.
Continue until pain subsides.
Thyroid - parathyroid (Point
8) is the first to be pressed. If there is continuous problem in body for +8
days, this point of thyroid is the first to be disturbed and when pressed,
there will be pain. Thereafter, press other points.
Acupressure helps you to
locate a developing disease even before its outward symptoms appear. An early
diagnosis of any disease is always the most important factor for its cure.
Treatment is to be continued only till pain exists on a point. Once pain
ceases, the disease has been eradicated and you are cured. However, if you do
not find a marked improvement after 12 - 15 days, it indicates damage / illness
is severe and would need further medical assistance or even hospitalisation. Do
not go on pressing points for a much longer time or many times during the day
in the hope of an early cure. Damage can be caused to overworked kidneys as
more toxins are released.
Endocrine
Glands: Regulators of the Body. Also known as Chakras (7)
Main function - maintains
body metabolism through control of the 5 basic elements
Regulates the functions of
all organs and the brain
Protection against illness
and controls the mind, giving will power and psychological advantage
To give up smoking,
over-eating, alcohol and drugs, give treatment on all endocrine glands for at
least 15 days. Will have the necessary will power to stop these bad habits and
also be free from withdrawal symptoms.
If children, 8-10yrs, are
taught to take this treatment - it will enhance their physical growth and will
not experience major problems at puberty. They will develop a balanced outlook
on life and grow up to be mature, responsible adults.
Root
causes and eradication of Disease
Ensure a well-balanced diet.
With the exception of the lungs and stomach, most parts of the body are
autonomous and will function well as long as they receive sufficient oxygen and
blood supply. It is quite likely that germs of a disease enter our body either
through the lungs or the stomach.
Respiratory
System - Pranayama, a breathing exercise, should be done on an empty stomach, whilst sitting or lying down straight
Inhale air counting 1-2-3-4.….
Keep airs in lungs
counting 1-2-3-4.….
Then exhale counting 1-2-3-4.….
Then pause, allowing lungs
to rest and become revitalised.
Repeat for 10 -15 times and
do Pranayama 4 - 10 times a day. With practise, increase the counting to 10.
The following will happen;
Inhale air counting up to
10
Retain air counting up to
20
Exhale air counting up to
10
Pause, counting up to 10.
Then repeat process.
Air
retention - After inhaling air, press upper part of thumb with index finger for
longer and easier air retention. If middle of thumb is pressed, air retention
increases and when base of thumb is pressed, retention is maximum.
Whilst doing Pranayama
Mudra’s at any time, 5 basic elements of the body can be controlled and are
represented by the 5 different fingers.
Thumb - fire
Index finger - air
Middle finger - space
Ring finger - earth
Small finger - water
Sit in a lotus position and
continue for 30 - 45 min. with both hands
a) Meditation Mudra - Touch
thumb with index finger. Increases brain power, mental concentration, memory
etc.
b) Vayu Mudra (air) - Keep
index finger on base of thumb at the mount of Venus and press with thumb. Cures
rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and Parkinson’s disease and blood circulation
problems. Also do Pran Mudra for better results.
c) Shunya Mudra (space) -
Keep the middle finger at the mount of Venus and press it with thumb. Helps in
curing earache, deafness, vertigo etc. Do for 40 - 60 min.
d) Prithvi Mudra (earth) -
Touch the ring finger with the thumb. Creates peace of mind and increases life
force (chetana)
e) Varun Mudra (water) -
Tip of little finger to touch thumb. Cures impurities of blood. Useful in
gastro-enteritis and diseases causing dehydration.
f) Sun Mudra - Press thumb
on outer side of second fold of ring finger. Creates heat in body. Helps
digestion and in reducing fat.
g) Pran Mudra (Life Energy)
- Touch the tips of the little and ring fingers with the front edge of thumb.
Increases life force and cures nervousness and fatigue. Increases power of
eyes.
h) Ling (Shiv) Mudra - Interlock fingers of both
hands. Keep left thumb vertical and encircle with thumb and index finger of
right hand. Creates heat in body and increases resistance of body against cold
and bronchial infections. While practising this, drink green and fruit juices
and water, at least 8 glasses a day.
To
enjoy better health, practise the ffl.
Can be done in sitting
upright position, standing or even walking.
Sun
Pranayama - Useful for diseases
associated with bronchial problems and paralysis by increasing heat in body.
Close L nostril and inhale
through R nostril. Exhale through the same counting 1 - 4. Do 10 times or more
Moon
Pranayama - Increases coolness in
body. Close R nostril, inhale and exhale through L nostril counting as above.
Good for fever, sun stroke etc.
Balance
heat and cold in body - Inhale through R nostril and exhale through L nostril and vice-versa.
Pull in tummy while retaining air.
After lunch, lie on left
side for 10 -15 min. Breadth is linked with the sun, producing heat and assists
with digestion. Similarly, lie on right side - breadth will flow from left
nostril which cools the body during too much heat or fever.
Digestive
System
The aim of eating /
drinking should be to produce sufficient blood, heat and energy in the body and
also satisfy the taste.
Chew all food 12 -15 times.
This is necessary as saliva is added to food and it is only in this form that
sugar is digested. Eating hastily without chewing and eating more sugar invites
diabetes and fat. Thus, diabetes can be conquered in your mouth. Chewing less
means more work for the stomach. Overexertion of the stomach invites many
diseases and even fat.
Proper chewing gives you
enjoyment, satisfaction and ensures you do not over-eat. Useless food taken
does not generate any energy but in order to digest and excrete these we need
to expend even more energy. This sometimes result in gases, constipation etc.
Receiving
maximum energy from food
Best time to eat is an hour
after we get up in the morning. Internal temperature increases and food is
digested more easily, resulting in more energy being produced. Eating heavy
meals after sunset tends to slow down digestion, producing more fat and stomach
problems.
Acupressure
assistance for the Digestive system
Sit on a chair and keep a
wooden roller under one foot. Give as much pressure as possible for 5 min. Do
the same with the other foot. This will activate all organs of the digestive
system, lungs, kidneys etc. After the age of 40, increase the use of ginger, Alma
and lemon in your diet.
Nature’s
Cure
Cure disease with the
elements of Nature viz. earth, water , sun, air - in such a way that toxins
collected in the body are thrown out to make the body pure and life current
powerful.
Earth / mud:
Mud packs are less
advocated because of the increasing abundance of germs in the soil. Instead,
apply a paste of green juice on the eyes, stomach and skin. After application,
let sunlight be on those parts with the paste.
Water:
Drink 8-10 glasses of
boiled, cooled water every day. Ideally, this water should be kept overnight in
a copper vessel. In the morning, firstly check the solar plexus and correct if
necessary. Then drink 2 glasses of water and walk for 10-15 min. Otherwise, lie on back and roll wooden roller
on stomach. This will remove constipation and any excess heat from the body. At
this time continue with Acupressure. These efforts will greatly minimise the
possibility of diseases.
Vapour Treatment / Steam Bath:
Drives out the cold and
toxins from the affected areas through increased blood circulation and
perspiration. Useful for polio, arthritis, rheumatic and paralysis sufferers.
Air:
Do daily methods of Pranayama
and Mudra’s. Air is a great doctor.
Sun: Chromo-therapy is use of the colours of the sun
All living organisms derive
energy from the sun. The sun is made up of 7 colours - violet, indigo, blue,
green, yellow, orange and red. The first three has a cooling effect on the body
and acts as an antiseptic. The last three colours create heat with green as
neutral. Please refer to Vol. 1 - detailed therapy for various illnesses.
Diet:
Vegetables, fruit and
sprouted pulses have equal amounts of positive and negative sun energy stored
in them. These are easily digested and give maximum energy.
Fasting:
To remove toxins from the
digestive organs, fast for 24hrs. or more, once a month. Drink lukewarm, boiled
water, fruit and green juices only, at this time.
The following topics are
extensively discussed in Vol 1:
Biochemical Therapy - 12
Salts Pages
138 - 142
Child Care Pages
143 - 150
Women / Men Problems Pages
151 - 161
Treatment of Common /
Serious Diseases Pages 164 - 253
The current of Life
(Chetana) is discharged from the body from the right arm. The control point of
this current is a 1 inch circle on the front part of the right arm, between the
wrist and the elbow. Applying intermittent pressure for 2 mins. on this point
will control the excess discharge of Chetana. This treatment is a must for all
those over 40. They will be more energetic, less tired and feel much younger.
Always remember, we are ONE with NATURE and
through her kindness, the body is capable of curing all diseases. Acupressure
therapy hastens this process of healing.
