Frequently Asked Questions     FAQ

(1) GENERAL QUESTIONS

* How does PressPoint System work?
* How do I know the exact location of acupoints on the ear?
* Why do I have to change the PressPoint at least once a week?
* Are there any side effects from using the PressPoint?
* Can I use the PressPoint with earing or a hearing aid?
* Can I shower or swim with the PressPoint on?
* What if the PressPoint becomes dislodged before 5 days?
* Can the tiny ball fall into the ear canal if the PressPoint patch becomes loose?

(2) SPECIFIC QUESTIONS FOR EACH SYSTEM

WEIGHT REDUCTION SYSTEM
* How does it work for weight loss?
* Once I start using PressPoint, what kind of reactions should I expect?
* How long does it take to notice my weight loss?
* What part of the body can show the weight loss more clearly with the use of PressPoint?
* Do I keep losing weight as long as I use the PressPoint on the ears?
* Do I start putting on weight again if I stop using PressPoint after reaching my normal weight?

QUIT SMOKING SYSTEM
* How does it work for smoking cessation?
* Once I start using PressPoint, what kind of reactions should I expect?
* How long does it take to notice such reactions and be able to quit smoking completely?
* Can the PressPoint work even for those who have been heavy smokers for many years?
* Once I stop smoking completely, do I still need to use the PressPoint?

STRESS REDUCTION SYSTEM
* How does it work for stress reduction?
* Once I start using PressPoint, what kind of reactions should I expect?
* How long does it take to notice such reactions?

(1) GENERAL QUESTIONS

* How does the PressPoint System work?
PessPoint System is based on the principle of traditional ear acupuncture. Historically, Chinese doctors noticed that massaging certain areas on the ear can cause a sense of mental calmness and physical relaxation. Following this observation and reactions, for thousands of years they experimented with stimulating the specific points of the ear to find that each point correlates to the functions of different organs. And eventually they concluded that different organs and parts of the entire body can be represented on the ear resembling an upside-down fetus. Now it is scientifically verified that stimulating ear acupoints with needle, electrical current, laser and intense pressure can help wide variety of illness including weight control, quit smoking, drug addiction and stress management. PressPoint stimulate these ear acupoints with constant pressure effects with the use of microscopic-sized silver balls.

* How do I know the exact locations of acupoints on the ear?
The plastic tray in the kit has embossed 3-D ear models marked with the exact location of each acupoint for your specific problem. ( 2 different points on each ear for Weight Reduction and Quit Smoking, 1 point on each ear for Stress Reduction.) Also there is a photo showing the same thing in the instruction booklet. By referring to them and looking in the mirror, you can locate the exact acupoints on your ears very easily. Each acupoint has a diameter of 4 ~ 5 mm, and if you put the PressPoint patch within that range, you can get maximum effects all the time.

* Why do I have to change the PressPoint at least once a week?
There are two reasons. First, the adhesive tape of the patch will get dirty or loosen. Second, the effect of the tiny ball on that acupoint gets dull over time, which means less effectiveness of the treatment. For maximum stimulation, the PressPoint should be replaced within the area shown, every 5 to 7 days.

* Are there any side effects from using the PressPoint?
No. The PressPoint System release no chemicals of any kind into your body. It works by gentle pressure alone, applied by yourself onto specific acupuncture points. The tiny balls do not pierce your skin, but they work on the identical acupoints used by doctors of acupuncture. Anyone can use the PressPoint System safely, regardless of whether you are using a pacemaker, taking medications, or are pregnant. Doctors have recommended this system for their patients because of its non-invasive and nature. The only complaint we have had so far was itchiness around the earpoints from a few users who had very sensitive skin with allergies to certain metals or adhesive tapes. If that happens, discontinue the treatment for a while and resume it once the skin returns to normal.

* Can I use the PressPoint with earings or a hearing aid?
Yes. Because the PressPoint are not positioned near the ear lobes or the ear canal, they are not affected by earings or a hearing aid. Also, because the PressPoint are hardly noticeable, they don't interfere with the aesthetics of earings. In fact many young people say that wearing tiny silver balls of PressPoint on the ear looks very "cool", and some of them just put them to show off to their friends!

* Can I shower or swim with the PressPoint on?
Yes. Usually the PressPoint patches will stay on through showering or swimming for at least a week.

* What if the PressPoint becomes dislodged before 5 days?
PressPoint may become dislodged or come off in less than a week if the user has very oily skin due to overly active sebaceous glands, or form excessive sweating. Such person may need to replace the PressPoint more often. The kit contains extra PressPoint for this purpose. Make sure to clean the skin of the ear with alcohol swabs provided in the kit, and let the skin completely dry before you put the PressPoint on. Once you placed the PressPoint on the acupoints, press them firmly onto the skin.
Another option is to get a new adhesive tape from a drug store, cut out a small piece to cover the PressPoint patch itself on the ear. That would make the attachment of the PressPoint to the skin more secure.

* Can the tiny silver ball fall into the ear canal if the PressPoint patch becomes loose?
No. The surface of the ball is sticky due to the glue of the adhesive tape, and it usually falls out of the ear with the adhesive tape when it becomes dislodged. So far no such incident has been reported. However, if you mistakenly dropped the tiny balls in the ear canal, please seek appropriate advice from your doctor.

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(2) SPECIFIC QUESTIONS FOR EACH SYSTEM


WEIGHT REDUCTION SYSTEM

* How does it work for weight loss?
There are two points on each ear which the PressPoint System utilizes to help effect a return to one's normal weight. Point A is well known for its powerful calming effect and reducing craving for food or overeating. Point B is used to regulate the stomach and intestinal functions. By treating these two points together with PressPoint's acupressure, you can cut the craving for food substantially and make your stomach feel full easily with less amount of food than before. As a result you start losing weight slowly but steadily without much struggle.

* Once I start using PressPoint, what kind of reactions should I expect?
The rate at which one experiences any reaction from using the PressPoint System will vary form individual to individual. First you may notice your craving for food or appetite will reduce substantially and your stomach feel full easily with less food than before. Also, you may notice that you have more frequent urination and normal bowel movement than before, which indicates that the body's detoxification and cleansing functions are improved. In fact many users have reported that their constipation problems disappeared while using the PressPoint.

* How long does it take to notice my weight loss?
It depends on each person because everybody has a different metabolic rate. Some people can see the result quickly by losing 3 to 5 lbs (1.5 ~ 2.5 kg) in a week or so, but others may take much longer to see any weight loss. So far most users of PressPoint have reported weight loss of 10 to 20 lbs ( 5 ~ 10 kg) within 2 to 3 months. This was achieved without following any special diets, exercise or change in daily routine. The best result we have ever been reported was one from a lady who lost 41 lbs (20 kg) in 4 months by using the PressPoint System only. (She then started exercise for the first time in 15 years, and in one year she lost 72 lbs (36 kg)! See the testimonials.

* What part of the body can show the weight loss more clearly with the use of PressPoint?
It varies with each person, but we found four main parts that show the weight loss effect most clearly; They are the facial cheeks, waist line, buttocks and thighs. Some people will show weight loss in all of those parts, but others will show it in one or two of them more clearly than the rest .

* Do I keep losing weight as long as I use the PressPoint on the ears?
No. The PressPoint System works within the natural mechanism of your body, so once weight loss reaches your own proper level, it tends to stay at a plateau. In other words, it should be your normal weight at that point. Some users who had reached a plateau, but were still overweight, found that the body "rested" on a plateau for a while to adjust from the initial weight loss, but resumed to lose weight after a few weeks with the continued use of the PressPoint. But only down to the body's normal healthy weight.

* Do I start putting on weight again if I stop using PressPoint after reaching my normal weight?
We found that most users can retain their normal weight for at least a couple months even after they stop using PressPoint, because the stomach no longer requires as much food as before to feel full. Also, the body's metabolic rate has adjusted to a lesser food intake. But if your appetite or craving for food does increase, you should resume the use of PressPoint as a precaution against regaining weight. Refill kits (alcohol swabs and 3-months supply of PressPoint) are available upon request.


QUIT SMOKING SYSTEM

* How does it work for smoking cessation?
To aid in quitting smoking, two points(C and D) on each ear are utilized; point C is to reduce craving for nicotine and other addictive chemicals or drugs. Point D is to balance respiratory functions. By stimulating these two points together with PressPoint's acupressure, it helps to cut craving for smoking, reduce withdrawal symptoms and accelerate the detoxification of nicotine and tar from your body. As a result, you will find it is very easy to quit smoking without going through a physically or emotionally tormenting period when you use the PressPoint System.

* Once I start using PressPoint, what kind of reactions should I expect?
By simply pressing the PressPoint every time you feel the urge to smoke, you may immediately notice a substantial reduction in your craving for smoking. In fact you may forget about smoking without realizing that you have not smoked. The reason is because you would feel much less withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, erratic mood swings, headaches, depression, etc. while the PressPoint are on your ears. Also, many users have reported that cigarettes begin to taste "funny" ( sort of metallic taste) which makes smoking unappealing. Some users reported that they coughed up thick phlegm in the firs week or so, which indicates that the detoxification and cleansing functions of the bronchia and lungs have been activated with the use of PressPoint. This phase may last for a few days. If other symptoms accompany that, you should consult your doctor for a check-up.

* How long does it take to notice such reactions and be able to quit smoking completely?
It depends on each smoker. Some may notice such reactions very quickly, say within a few days. But for others, it may take several weeks to notice them. It seems that smokers who experience positive reactions like above-mentioned within a week of using the PressPoint tend to have a greater chance to become a successful quitter. Also, going "cold turkey" (give up smoking completely in one day with no cigarette at hand ) seems to work better than a tapering-off method for many smokers.

* Can the PressPoint work even for those who have been heavy smokers for many years?
Yes. Fortunately, PressPoint works for any type of smokers regardless of how heavy or how long they have been smoking. In fact we have a case of an old man who had been smoking 20 ~ 25 cigarettes a day for 60 years. In just tow months with the use of PressPoint, he is now a successful non-smoker!

* Once I stop smoking completely, do I still need to use the PressPoint?
We recommend that you continue using the PressPoint for at least a month even after you quit smoking completely, because the body still needs to detoxify and cleanse itself of nicotine and tar. It may also prevent the recurrence of your urge to smoke, especially if you are around other smokers or are under stress.


STRESS REDUCTION SYSTEM

* How does it work for stress reduction?
For stress reduction, point E on each ear is used. Point E is well known for its powerful calming effect on the central nervous system, and is the most commonly used ear point for relieving stress, pain and craving. It is believed that the stimulation of this point triggers the release of endorphin and serotonin, the most powerful anti-stress and anti-pain chemicals that our own body produces.

* Once I start using PressPoint, what kind of reactions should I expect?
First you may notice that you feel more relaxed and calmer than before. Many PressPoint users have reported that they can cope better with stressful events in daily life, sleep better, and feel more restored when they wake up in the morning than before. Also, you may notice that minor aches and pains are reduced or disappear. In fact, some users have reported the reduction or disappearance of chronic migraine headaches and lower back pain since they started using the PressPoint Stress Reduction System.

* How long does it take to notice such reactions?
It depends on each user. Some may notice the reduction very quickly, say within 24 hours. For others it may take a couple of days to notice them. The majority of the users have reported that they could feel the calming and relaxing effect of the PressPoint within 24 hours.


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