© Touch for Health Kinesiology Association Journal (year 200t)

G-Jo Acupressure Workshopby Ed Ireton, certified G-Jo Acupressure Instructor

ELSEWHEN Center for Self-Enrichment6865 Scarff Rd, New Carlisle, OH 45344, USA.

Phone: (937) 845-8232

History and Background ofAcupressureThere are two theories on the origin ofacupressure:

A: Soldiers wounded on ancient orientalbattlefields often noticed after their woundshealed that they had suffered before the battlewere gone. Oriental historians begancompiling this data and Oriental "doctors"began making intentional wounds noticingthat symptoms associated with the wound sitewere gone.

B: Each person tends to scratch at, orotherwise stimulate various points on thebody throughout the day. For example, aftera heavy meal, you might experience itchingabove the ankle and below the knee. This isthe stomach meridian point 36 (G-Jo point#9), Stimulating this point relieves aastricdistress. '- ...

G-Jo "Five Tier" TreatmentPriority SystemThe G-Jo Institute advocates the combineduse of conventional and "alternative" healingmethods. We promote the use of a five-tier"priority scale" regarding personal health.

Level One:Use simple preventive health techniquesStop smoking, overeating, recreational drugabuse. . .Keep fit by walking, swimming, deepbreathing.Change your diet (low sugar, low salt,vegetarian. )Use meditationUse G-Jo Acupressure touch therapiesLow dose homeopathy and simple herbalremedies.Level Two:Go to non-intrusive techniques: chiropractic,massage, physical therapy, professionallyapplied acupressure, professionally usedherbs.Level Three:Go to mildly intrusive techniques: acupunc-ture, high potency homeopathyLevel Four:Consult medical or osteopathic physicians forprescribed pharmaceuticals (may besuccessful but have a higher risk of sideeffects.)Level Five:Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, un-approved treatment, possibly requiring travelto another country.

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© Touch for Health Kinesiology Association Journal (year 2001)

G-Jo Acupressure Workshop

This workshop explains the locations anduses of seven commonly use d G-Joacupressure points

G-Jo Point # 13 (Large Intestine 4)

To locate this point, squeeze the thumb andindex finger to form a mound. Keep youropposite index finger on the mound, relax thehand and probe for an ouchy spot.G-Jo point #13 is the universal first point tostimulate for many first aid problems. It is the"Chinese Chicken Soup" of Acupressurepoints. This point is often used for anyproblems from the chest upwards.

G-Jo Point # 4 (Triple Warmer 6)

This point is located on the back of the arm,two thumbs above the most prominent creasein the upper wrist in line with the middlefinzer. It lies in a little notch between theradius and ulna bone in the arru.

Think of G-Jo #4 for any problems in thearms, shoulders, Wl;StS.It is also effective inalcohol related problems (hangover),depressions, stress, tension, anxiety and sorethroat.

G-Jo Point # 10 (Pericardium 6)

This point is located two thumbs above themost prominent crease On the inner wrist, inline with the middle finger.This is a good point for problems of thehand, arm, elbow, and wrist, As well as thearmpit, the chest, and for menstrual cramps.

G-Jo Point # 116 (Large Intestine 10or 11)

Located on the top of the arm, two thumbsbelow the end of the crease at the elbow, inline with the middle finger.Point # 116 is a judo disabling point and istender on everyone. It is useful for problemsof the arm, forearm, shoulder, wrist, andtoothache.

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G-Jo Point # 5 (Bladder 60)

Located in the hollow between the Achillestendon and the outer ankle bone (lateralmalleolus). You may have to move aroundthe area to find th is point. You wi11knowwhen you have it by the special "toothache-y"sensation.

This is the main point for lower back painand pain from the middle of the bodydownward, especially on the back. This pointis helpful in sciatic pain.

G-Jo Point # 9 (Stomach 36)

This point may be more effective than G-JoPoint 13 and we would recommend it as themost broad-acting of nearly all acupressurepoints if it were not so difficult to locate. Itslocation is the width of one hand below thebottom of the kneecap then the width of onethumb toward the outside of the leg. It isfound in the valley just away from the tibia(shinbone).

The indications for this point and G-Jo Point# 7 are digestive distress and discomfort inthe lower 2/3s of the body.

This point has a Chinese name that means"walk three miles." If you are tired andexhausted, triggering G-Jo Point # 9 I said torestore enough energy to "walk three miles."

G-Jo Point # 7 (Spleen 6)

This point is located the width of one handabove the crown of the INNER angle bonejust behind the tibia (shinbone) on the frontof the leg.

G-Jo Point # 7 and Point # 9 share manyfunctions and can be used together.

"G-Jo" and the material pI;esented in tmsworkshop are copyrighted by 'the G-JoInstitute.

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