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Both methods are based on the concept of meridians – energy channels in the body – which play a central role in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). While acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the skin, acupressure involves stimulation through manual pressure using fingers, hands or special tools. Origins and fundamentals of TCM […]