Press Here! Hand Reflexology for Beginners A Practice for Promoting Self-Care

by Sabounchian, Stefanie

• ISBN13: 9781589239760
• ISBN10: 1589239768
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-03-16
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press

Summary

Hand reflexology is a non-invasive natural health approach, perfect for anyone to use on the go. In Press Here! Hand Reflexology for Beginners, colorful illustrations and clear instructions show simple but powerful techniques to add to your daily routine. 

Practicing hand reflexology on yourself can help you achieve your goal of natural, holistic healthcare without the expensive weekly treatments. Hand reflexology, unlike the more common foot reflexology, is easy to incorporate into your wellness routine because it can be used anywhere—from riding the bus or listening to a lecture in class to enjoying a party. 

This fun, easy, and accessible introduction to self-care through hand reflexology teaches the fundamental principles of reflexology and guides you through the reflex map of the hands, where every part of our body has a corresponding reflex point. Follow the illustrations and simple instructions to quickly learn techniques to use daily for overall good health and a balanced body and mind. In addition, guided techniques help you learn how to use reflexology for specific health issues, organized by ailments.

The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include massage, reiki, and acupressure.

Author Biography

Stefanie Sabounchian, a native German, has a thriving private reflexology practice in Los Angeles, California, and teaches foot, hand, and ear reflexology at several schools, including the American Academy of Reflexology, where she is one of the core teachers, as well as various international workshops. She is nationally certified with the American Reflexology Certification Board and a past president of the Reflexology Association of California.

Table of Contents

Welcome
About This Book
Take Care
Chapter 1 BASIC PRINCIPLES
What is Reflexology?
The Benefits
Hand Reflexology Maps
Chapter 2 HAND TECHNIQUES
Reflexology Techniques
Hand Relaxation
Chapter 3 FULL REFLEXOLOGY ROUTINE
Head and Neck Region
Chest Region
Upper and Mid Abdomen Region
Lower Abdomen and Pelvic Region
Midline and Spinal Region
Arm and Leg Region
Chapter 4 SPECIFIC AILMENTS
Hand Terminology, Sinus Congestion, Tension Headache, Sinus Headache, Migraine, Tonsillitis, Sore Throat, Toothache, Eye Strain, Jaw Pain, Depression, Stress, Neck Pain, Thyroid Dysfunction, Tinnitus, Ear Infection, Cold and Flu, Fatigue, High Blood Pressure, Asthma, Bronchitis, Shoulder Pain, Hiccups, Acid Reflux, Anxiety, Inflammation, Allergies, Arthritis, Stomachache, Gastritis, Nausea, Morning Sickness, Diabetes, Kidney Stones, Constipation, Diarrhea, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Premenstrual Syndrome, Urinary Tract Infection, Mid Back Pain, Scoliosis, Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Leg Pain, Foot and Ankle Pain
Index
Acknowledgments