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9781594772078

The Acupressure Atlas

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  • ISBN13:

    9781594772078

  • ISBN10:

    159477207X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-10-29
  • Publisher: Healing Arts Pr

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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

Preface

Introduction
     Activating Body and Life Energies Naturally
        Preventive Approaches of Chinese Medicine

The Basics of Acupressure
      The Origins and Principles of Acupressure
          Traditional Chinese Medicine
          Meridians: The Body’s Energy Pathways
          How Acupressure Works
          Using Acupressure

Acupressure Step by Step
      Applying Acupressure
          Preparation
          The Basic Techniques
          Ground Rules for Treating Yourself or a Partner
          Moxibustion
          Acupressure on Different Parts of the Body

Targeting Ailments with Acupressure
     Sleep Problems, Headaches, Fatigue
          Sleep Problems
          Headaches and Migraines
          Fatigue

     Breathing Problems
          Bronchitis and Bronchial Asthma
          Sinus Ailments
          Colds and the Flu

     Problems in the Urogenital System
          Menstrual Problems and Premenstrual Syndrome
          Urinary Tract Infections

     Problems in the Digestive Tract
          Digestive Problems
          Gastrointestinal Problems
          Motion Sickness and Nausea

     Problems in the Musculoskeletal System
          Neck Pain
          Back Pain/Lumbago
          Tennis Elbow

     Wellness Massage
          The Head and Neck Massage
          Relaxation Exercises
          Whole-Body Massage

Appendix
    
     Overview of Acupressure Points
    
     The Skeletal and Meridian Systems: Illustrations


Glossary

Resources

Bibliography

Index

Supplemental Materials

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