Comparison of effectiveness of Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi’s acupressure 14 points exercise with TCM acupressure therapy in the treatment of depression, thyroid problems and heart ailments

Authors

  • C. Vijayalakshmi Department of Yoga for Human Excellence, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • M. Jothilakshmi Department of Tamil, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
  • V. Devarajan Department of Yoga, Temple of Consciousness, Bhavani, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20181317

Keywords:

Acupressure, Bio-magnetic energy, Meridian, Qi energy, Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi, TCM

Abstract

In this research article, the research scholar has made a maiden attempt in presenting three original case reports pertaining to the treatment of depression, thyroid problems and heart ailments faced by three different patients and a gradual recovery from these problems through a regular and unintermittent practice of Acupressure 14 points exercise designed by Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi (1911-2006) a South Indian born Saint and Savant. According to him a continuous practice of this acupressure 14 points exercise ensures free flow of bio-magnetic energy or vital life force energy throughout the body without any short-circuit by removing air bubbles in the nerves and helps in the free flow of blood circulation and restores the body to the normal condition free from pain and diseases. In a similar manner, the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure therapy involves Qi energy or vital life force energy which circulates through natural pathway in the body called meridians such as Yin-Yang channels. Blockage or an imbalance or disharmony in the flow of Qi energy or vital life force energy in Yin and Yang channels can cause illness and pain. Thus, concept of TCM acupressure therapy as well as Swamij Vethathiri Maharishi’s Acupressure 14 points exercise help the patients to correct the functional imbalance and restore the free flow of bio-magnetic energy or Qi energy and thereby returning the body to a more natural state of well-being. Thus, Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi's acupressure14 point’s exercises and TCM acupressure therapy can be regarded as a priceless treasure to the society in general and to the patients suffering from various illnesses in particular. Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi's Acupressure 14 points exercises as well as TCM acupressure therapy using fingertips is a non-pharmacological and self-care treatment, very safe, involves no side-effect and an inexpensive method which doesn’t require any equipment.

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Published

2018-03-28

How to Cite

Vijayalakshmi, C., Jothilakshmi, M., & Devarajan, V. (2018). Comparison of effectiveness of Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi’s acupressure 14 points exercise with TCM acupressure therapy in the treatment of depression, thyroid problems and heart ailments. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 6(4), 1462–1470. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20181317

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