Asthma occurs when smooth muscles covering bronchial tubes contract increasing air flow resistance. Smooth muscles are controlled by hormones and autonomic nervous system. Acupressure is often a useful approach to asthma. Active points massage can be used during and between asthma episodes. Acupressure can be used in conjunction with bronchodilators. This guide by Aaron Stein, Ph.D., is based on over 5,000 years of Chinese practice of self-acupressure.

Features

- Step-by-step guide to Asthma treatment.
- Every step explains point location, direction of force, and duration of massage.
- No previous experience necessary.
- It is not necessary to massage active points on your own, you can ask somebody else to massage points for you.
- Total treatment duration 10 to 15 minutes.

How Acupressure Works

Stimulation of active points is thought to lead to increased release of endorphins. Endorphin is a natural body painkiller. Endorphin and morphine are chemically different molecules but, by coincidence, they have very similar 3-dimensional shape. This similarity in shape allows morphine to bind the endorphin receptor, reduce pain, and induce feeling of happiness.

Thus endorphin released by acupressure stimulation may lead to relaxation and normalization of body functions.

Note: the trial version only shows two acupressure points.

Note: You do not need to uninstall the trial version, the full version will overwrite the trial software.

Note: Please take a look at other Asthma-related products available at www.soundtells.com. Combination treatment of Asthma with breathing exercise, yoga, and acupressure often reaches better results than any individual approach alone.

The software is compatible with Windows Mobile 5.0.

The software is also available for Palm OS and Smartphone.