What is the difference between acupuncture, acupressure and accupoint therapy?
Acupuncture involves placing very fine needles into certain points on the body. Most points are needled to a depth of about 1/4 – 1/2 inch. Acupressure uses the same points but without the needles. The practitioner gently places her hands on the patient until she feels the Qi in her hands. Acupoint Therapy involves the use of a stick with a small ball attached to the end to stimulate the points and Meridians. I personally find Acupuncture to be the most effective system, but they all have their value What is Qi? Qi is a concept that permeates practically any aspect of Chinese history and culture, including the philosophical, artistic, literary, and of course, medical. The character has been found on the most ancient Chinese artifacts found thus far. Given that ubiquity, its probably not possible to come up with a proper definition in a language that has no similar concept. So we do our best. In acupuncture, it is often described as a ‘Vital Life Energy.’ It is that force which animates
