Intro to Acupressure online course

Update: April 2018
 "Intro to Acupressure" online course is now complete!
Thanks to all of you for your encouragement along
the way. 
  This 3 part course will introduce you to Acupressure, 
its background, origins and its applications.
  At the completion of the course you will have a usable
understanding of Acupressure as well as a knowledge of 
some of the conditions that are appropriate for self health
treatment with Acupressure.
With an investment of $80.00 you will start your
Acupressure journey.  .....I just had an inspiration!
For visitors to this blog I will offer this intro course
for $20.00! (WOW!... that felt good!)
To receive the "Intro to Acupressure" online course
contact me at brucefayers@yahoo.com to arrange
payment and to give me the date you would like to
start this course.
  After successful completion of the intro course you
may even wish to continue your Acupressure learning
with the advanced courses.
Bruce

Sticks and Stones and Acupressure

Stones and arrows were used by early Chinese dynasties during battle. Wounded soldiers noticed that symptoms of disease and pain that had plagued them for years disappeared. Physicians began a meticulous study of the relationship between pressure and health which resulted in the healing art of acupressure.

Oriental Ginseng

Oriental ginseng is also called Korean ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, red ginseng and white ginseng, and Panax Ginseng. It is imported from either China or Korea. white ginseng refers to untreated ginseng and is "less warm" than red ginseng. Red ginseng is steamed and cured with other herbs in the Korean tradition. In Chinese medicine ginseng root is believed to promote Yang energy and is Yang in nature.  This improves circulation and stimulates the body and improves the immune system. Oriental ginseng tonifies the lungs and spleen, nourishes vital fluids, builds stamina and strength, and rejuvenates the glandular secretions of the endocrine system. Other uses are to improve vision and hearing, normalize high blood sugar content, combat fatigue and stress. It increases energy and helps people who suffer from cold hands and feet.
There is a strong qi boosting quality and is not recommended for people with high pressure or heart conditions.

Because of its strength, traditional herbalists rarely use ginseng by itself. It is combined with other herbs to increase clinical benefits and reduce negative reactions.

American Ginseng

American ginseng is the Yin that complements the Asian ginseng Yang.

The American ginseng plant has green leaves that grow in a circular formation, with large yellow flowers. It is similar to to Asian ginseng in appearance. In Chinese Medicine American ginseng is associated with tranquil Yin energy. It has a milder qi boosting effect and is suitable for all ages. American ginseng  is used primarily for clearing the body's inner heat and tonifying the qi. The body accumulates inner heat when we consume too much fried or spicy foods or from lack of sleep. It has been used to reduce blood sugar levels, to treat colds, anemia, insomnia, stress and fevers, and strengthens the immune system and improves circulation. American ginseng works on the spleen and lungs and generates body fluids.

Types of Ginseng

There are three main species of ginseng. Oriental ginseng (panax ginseng) is grown in both China and Korea. In Korea it is called red panax. During the processing it turns red. White Oriental ginseng occurs because the root is allowed to dry naturally. Siberian ginseng (eleutherococcus stenticocus) is a distant cousin to panax ginseng. It is also known as the santa root and is native to East Asia, China, Japan, and Russia. American ginseng is a member of the ivy family and grew wild. It takes the root approximately five years to reach harvesting maturity.

Each type of ginseng possesses different qualities and healing properties. We will cover each type and its healing uses as this series continues.

A Series on Ginseng

Ginseng is the most widely used and most respected herb in the Orient. It is a short, perennial plant that grows on the slopes of ravines and shady, well drained mountainous hardwood forests.  It has five compound leaves on a single stalk with a gray bloom that turns into a cluster of crimson fruit from which the ginseng seed is extracted. The Chinese have been using the ginseng root for over 5000 years. The name means "Man Plant". Its' botanical name is Panax derived from the Greek for All Healing or Cure All. There is a variety of ginseng native to the North Americans continent that was used by the native peoples for healing. In this series we will cover the properties of ginseng.