Recientemene made ??reference to the Su Jok therapy as an alternative to acupuncture , with a therapy that shares many fundamentals with acupressure. To stay in line, we highlight today a study in relation to acupressure , therapy may be useful in cases of diabetes.
As we know-and-review mode, acupressure is a therapy that works with the points of acupuncture , only without use of needles, replacing them by applying pressure on them.
In the investigation , 64 people with diabetes type 2 was assigned a diet and exercise program designed to control hypertension and hyperglycemia. However, a portion of the total he shared the 90-minute sessions of acupressure four to six times per week.
At study, participants in the latter group had lower levels of bad cholesterol , as well as higher levels of good cholesterol compared with those not receiving acupressure. In addition, patients in this group also showed better performance in their kidneys.
Acupressure course itself does nothing in relation with diabetes , however, combined with an appropriate exercise program and a consistent diet can contribute to treatment for diabetes .