Dewey Decimal615.8222
SynopsisThough practices like acupuncture have become popular in the West over the last few decades, they have been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Hand reflexology and acupressure are two techniques that can achieve similar results to more complicated practices like acupuncture, but can be done at home, on yourself, without any tools. This book acts as a beginner's guide to these pressure-based practices. Through illustrations and easy-to-understand language, readers can learn a variety of useful pressure points, how to properly utilize them and daily care that can be done to address certain health concerns. Through recent studies, hand reflexology and acupressure have been shown to help with a variety of issues, including nausea, stress, tension and anxiety, insomnia, headaches, chronic pain, digestive issues, muscle and joint injury. The safe, reliable techniques outlined in this book are easy for anyone to master and, importantly, can be used anywhere., Though practices like acupuncture have become popular in the West over the last few decades, they have been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Hand reflexology and acupressure are two techniques that can achieve similar results to more complicated practices like acupuncture, but can be done at home, on yourself, without any tools. Through recent studies, hand reflexology and acupressure have been shown to help with a variety of issues, including: Nausea Stress, tension and anxiety Insomnia Headaches Chronic pain Digestive issues Muscle and joint injury The safe, reliable techniques outlined in this book are easy for anyone to master and, importantly, can be used anywhere., According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the human hand is closely connected to the body's internal organs, meridian channels, and nervous system, so stimulating certain pressure points in the hand can help to relieve symptoms and heal ailments. This practice is known as hand reflexology and acupressure. It is a quick and handy form of self-help, offering relief whenever and wherever you need it. Safe and reliable, it is painless with no side effects. Through illustrations and texts that are easy to understand, this book explains the theories of hand pressure techniques and the methods of administration, as well as offering tips and points to watch out for. It is also detailed and comprehensive, explaining practical reflexology and acupressure techniques that help prevent and relieve the symptoms of dozens of common health concerns and ailments. All methods are easy to practice, with no complicated devices or tools required. Authors Chen Feisong and Gai Guozhong bring many years of experience to this book, aiming to help you and your family gain lifetime health. Book jacket., Though practices like acupuncture have become popular in the West over the last few decades, they have been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Hand reflexology and acupressure are two techniques that can achieve similar results to more complicated practices like acupuncture, but can be done at home, on yourself, without any tools. This book acts as a beginner's guide to these pressure-based practices. Through illustrations and easy-to-understand language, readers can learn a variety of useful pressure points, how to properly utilize them and daily care that can be done to address certain health concerns. Through recent studies, hand reflexology and acupressure have been shown to help with a variety of issues, including: Nausea Stress, tension and anxiety Insomnia Headaches Chronic pain Digestive issues Muscle and joint injury The safe, reliable techniques outlined in this book are easy for anyone to master and, importantly, can be used anywhere.