Our body is held together by the"pranas" i.e. the life force, continuously recuperated by the body element "aakaash" (ether). That life force moves along meridians, which are electric pathways in out body, connecting various organs and glands with endings in our hands, feet and some other parts of the body. As the arteries carry blood, so do these meridians carry electrical energy throughout the body, through a master system. All the senses and even physiological and emotional aspects are connected. This electrical system has switches and junction points which could be activated to supply this life force to various parts of the body.

When this life force does not uninterruptedly flow to certain parts of the body, disease develops. The remedy lies under this system of acupressure in switching on the current to the affected part by applying pressure at a corresponding point located in the hands, feet or elsewhere in the body. Acupressure and acupuncture use the same points. Asian cultures conceived of these points as junctions of special pathways that carried the human energy that the chinese call Chi and the Japanese call KI. Western scientists have also mapped out and proven the existence of this system of body points by using sensitive electrical devices.

In acupuncture these points are stimulated with needle and electricity. Acupressure, however, continues this method of self treatment by pressing the points whereby tension is released, blood circulation is promoted and most important of all, the body’s life force or electrical energy is carried to the affected part to aid healing.

When these points are stimulated by pressure, needles or heat, the release of endorphines, the neorochemicals that relieve pain, takes place. In this way pain is blocked and the flow of oxygen and blood to that part increases. Acupressure points corresponding to a diseased part increases. Acupressure points corresponding to a diseased part or body disorder would always be tense and even so tender that a mild touch will cause pain. Acupuncture with its skin piercing needle technique is for trained persons. Acupressure is for everybody.

There are several theories as to how acupressure benefits the body. Acupressure, by releasing muscular tension, creates an "alpha wave" response in the brain. This deep relaxation induces greater circulation and a consequent reduction of toxins within the body. Acupressure also stimulates the pituitary gland, resulting in, as indicated earlier, release of endorphines. These chemicals manufactures within the body relieve pain, promote healing and increase our energy stock. With the arrival of life force, the organs and the degraded muscles blossom forth to active normal working.

Acupressure is still expanding and growing. New discoveries are coming out of China. There are reports of new points for acupressure from Czechoslavakia, England, France, Soviet Union, Japan and some other countries. In India also, Acupressure was known to the ancients.

While applying pressure, resort to diaphragmatic deep breathing. Visualise breathing life-energy into the point. Apply finger pressure in a low rhythmic manner. Slower pressure creates a deep relaxing effect. According to one School, all points should be pressed three times and for three seconds each time. Some others feel that the acupressure point should be pressed deep for one minute and once only. There are some who would press twice and for 7-10 second each. All these methods get almost similar results. It is better to press the thumb deep into the point and rotate t smoothly for about 20 seconds. Leave the point with a jerk.

Following points when pressed are likely to result in reduction of blood sugar in your case also.

1. Pressure points in the centre of the palms in alignment with the bottom of the ring finger. This point is also for stimulation of the pancreas.
2. Pressure point on the soles of the feet, one third from the base of the toe next to the big toe and two thirds up from the heel. This point is also for stimulation of the pancreas. In zonal therapy reflexes consist of a band extending all across the foot, a little over half way up the foot.

In case of the diabetics all the above pressure points are likely to be tender on being pressed. If in doubt about the location of the point, apply the general rule that where you find tenderness and soreness, massage in case of the zone and press in case of the reflex pressure point.

For control of diabetes, reflex points of pancreas, liver and kidney, as shown in the diagram given below should also be pressed.