Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing art – a method that uses the fingers to press the key points on the surface of the skin without the use of needles or any materials.

Using acupressure to increase metabolism is now used in some weight loss programs. The method is similar to the traditional massage and those that use round objects.

The name acupressure comes from the combination of acupuncture and pressure. The purpose of acupressure is to help release muscular tensions or release centers of congested energy in the body, promoting efficient blood flow.

One benefit of acupressure is that it increases the body’s metabolism. It helps rebalance a person’s food cravings and control their appetite through rebalancing their body’s energy flow.

They say that one of the famous points in acupuncture for increasing the metabolism and improving digestion is found on the feet. Other key points are on the palm and spine.

The theory states that by stimulating the said key points, the stomach, liver, and intestines is being manipulated to increase the breakdown rate of the food in the body. This increases the body’s metabolism, speeds up the process of breaking down the foods thus  lessening the ability of the food to become body fat.