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Acupressure is one of physiotherapy model from china that give pressure on certain points in our body. The pressure could be given by finger or by a special tool than is usually made from wood or metal. That is the different point between acupressure and  acupuncture , as well known that acupuncture use needle as the media.

In theory , a focus pressure in certain point of the body can make brain producing  endorphins. Endorphins play an important role in immune function, relieve pain, reduce stress and slow the aging process.

The studies have confirmed the benefits of acupressure compared with physical treatment. lower back pain researchers, the results are still very important and relevant. In February 2006, a randomized controlled trial was conducted at the National Taiwan University, Taipei.
129 patients with chronic low back pain received acupressure or physical therapy for 1 month. After treatment and at 6 months follow up,  The surveyor  found  the amazing result , the patient who get acupressure get more better condition with their back pain then the patient who get common physiotherapy.
Compared with physical therapy, acupressure was associated with a 89% reduction in significant disability and that improvement was maintained at 6 months follow up.

At the others study and experience, found that acupressure also usually used to maintain the beauty of face skin. Such as remove black shadow around the eye, reduce wrinkles on the face and so on.

Others disease that is said could be reduced by acupressure is “Stress” and its effect. This is maybe because the acupressure could make the patient become relax and enjoy.

Regarding acupressure point in our body, it is said around 365 point. But some therapist is like to use points at hand and foot area.

I hope can share more Detail point for acupressure in the next posting

Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants, and it ’s believed that combat heart disease, lower blood pressure and help fight the cold. Cooking with garlic garlic most of the modern research focused on its ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and provide protection against stroke and heart disease. Below is some benefit of garlic :

1. To protect the liver from toxic substances: garlic activate the liver cells and thus protect the liver from toxic substances; it also tired of the liver and promote its normal dynamic work.

2. Blood circulation improvement: allicin when the garlic in the cooking process, called the material is heated? ajoene “is formed.

3. the constitution of gastric function: Allicin gastric mucosa by stimulating secretion for digestion; In addition, it may reduce the over-activity of gastric proteins. In addition, allicin reglates role in colon and stomach by activating thus treatment of constipation and diarrhea.

4. insulin secretion for: Allicin combination with the activation of the role of the pancreas and thus improve insulin secretion in vitamin B1 (thiamine).

5. the normalization of blood circulation: Because it stimulates the brain nerves and control the heart is working at a constant level, garlic and blood pressure. It can also dissolve cholesterol and fatty substances in the blood vessels inside the body and refresh the cell and inside the blood.

6. Recent research shows that consume garlic during pregnancy reduces the risk of pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure protein in the urine). The studies also revealed that garlic also helps raise the body weight than babies who are too small. Research conducted by Dr. D. Sooranna, Ms. J. Hirani and Dr. I Das in the Academic Department of Obsterrics and Gynaecology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, UK. They concluded that although pre-eclampsia and growth retardation is a complex condition, consuming a standardized garlic tablets throughout pregnancy may reduce the possibilities of complications at birth. They focus on growth retardation in infants and pre-eclampsia, a condition which is very dangerous for the mother and child that occurs in approximately one in ten pregnancies.

7. Increase Stamina
Having studied in depth, it turns out garlic can be a source of physical strength and stamina high. People who are easily tired should increase their stamina by eating a little garlic each day in a long time. How,  we can mix in the preparation of our cuisine and swallowed.

So, try garlic as our regular food for our health, But remember to combine it with exercise and health life pattern, its work……!