The Acupressure Atlas

by Kolster, Bernard C., M.D.; Waskowiak, Astrid, M.D.; Myint, Nikolas Win

• ISBN13: 9781594771750
• ISBN10: 1594771758
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-29
• Publisher: Healing Arts Pr

Summary

A fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide to acupressure

• Provides acupressure treatments tailored for a wide variety of health disorders, including back pain, heart and circulatory problems, and even the common cold

• Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color for self-treatment or treatment of a partner

• A simultaneous hardcover and paperback release

Trouble sleeping, sensitive stomach, headaches, joint problems, allergies: Sensory ailments such as these have been steadily increasing in Western countries for decades. Acupressure--massage along the body’s meridians in accordance with traditional Chinese medicine--can effectively prevent and treat all of these disorders, and more. The Acupressure Atlas is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide that demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the body’s self-healing powers to alleviate many health problems, including even the common cold.

Acupressure confers a holistic health benefit that prevents disorder from arising by harmonizing and balancing the body’s energies. It is particularly suited to self-treatment, the treatment of a partner, and especially the treatment of children. Along with an introduction to the origins and principles of traditional Chinese medicine, The Acupressure Atlas provides the most important basic techniques as well as step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full color, of the practical and specific information needed to put the healing techniques of acupressure at your fingertips.

Author Biography

Bernard C. Kolster, M.D., is a physical therapist and doctor. He has written a number of books on acupressure and reflexology in German and is the author in English of Partner Massage and Look After Your Back. Astrid Waskowiak, M.D., is a doctor and medical scientific editor. She writes about general medicine, natural healing methods, and medical tips for travelers. Drs. Kolster and Waskowiak are also the coauthors, in English, of The Reflexology Atlas. They live in Germany.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Activating Body and Life Energies Naturally	p. 8
Preventive Approaches of Chinese Medicine	p. 9
The Basics of Acupressure	p. 10
The Origins and Principles of Acupressure	p. 10
Traditional Chinese Medicine	p. 10
Meridians: The Body's Energy Pathways	p. 32
How Acupressure Works	p. 46
Using Acupressure	p. 47
Acupressure Step by Step	p. 50
Applying Acupressure	p. 50
Preparation	p. 50
The Basic Techniques	p. 55
Ground Rules for Treating Yourself or a Partner	p. 64
Moxibustion	p. 65
Acupressure on Different Parts of the Body	p. 68
Targeting Ailments with Acupressure	p. 144
Sleep Problems, Headaches, Fatigue	p. 144
Sleep Problems	p. 144
Headaches and Migraines	p. 148
Fatigue	p. 152
Breathing Problems	p. 156
Bronchitis and Bronchial Asthma	p. 156
Sinus Ailments	p. 161
Colds and the Flu	p. 164
Problems in the Urogenital System	p. 170
Menstrual Problems and Premenstrual Syndrome	p. 170
Urinary Tract Infections	p. 174
Problems in the Digestive Tract	p. 178
Digestive Problems	p. 178
Gastrointestinal Problems	p. 182
Motion Sickness and Nausea	p. 185
Problems in the Musculoskeletal System	p. 188
Neck Pain	p. 188
Back Pain/Lumbago	p. 192
Tennis Elbow	p. 195
Wellness Massage	p. 200
The Head and Neck Massage	p. 200
Relaxation Exercises	p. 201
Whole-Body Massage	p. 202
Appendix	p. 210
Overview of Acupressure Points	p. 210
The Skeletal and Meridian Systems: Illustrations	p. 227
Glossary	p. 232
Resources	p. 234
Bibliography	p. 235
Index	p. 236
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