Both acupressure and acupuncture are based on:
a. Distraction
b. Stimulation along meridians
c. Measurement of muscle tension
d. The power of suggestion
ANS: B
Both of these therapies involve stimulation of specific points along meridians, activating the body's healing energy. Acupuncture is a popular pain relief strategy practiced in the United States today.
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