Acupressure and Reflexology For Dummies (eBook)
360 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-22730-5 (ISBN)
Ease your aches and find relief through the power of
touch
Searching for alternative treatments for pain? This friendly,
do-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits of
acupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how to
nurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someone
else. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address your
ailments and improve your emotional as well as your physical
well-being.
* Understand basic healing principles
* Relieve your specific aches and pains
* Boost your immune system
* Address age-related ailments
* Find professional help
Synthia Andrews has been a message and bodywork therapist for 25 years. She is an authorized teacher of Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure, has been on faculty at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy for 16 years, and was a four-year faculty member at the Kripalu Yoga Institute. She is licensed in the state of Connecticut, where she maintains a private practice, and is currently a forth-year student of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport. Her Real love is using acupressure to help abused, neglected, or injured horses. You can find classes with Synthia and other qualified professionals at www.bodymindeast.com and www.jinshindo.org. Bobbi Dempsey is a freelance writer for many major publications including The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, Family Circle, Parents, Men's Fitness, and many others. She is also the author of numerous nonfiction books on topics ranging from diabetes to homemade ice cream. Her Web site is www.magazine-writer.com.
Introduction 1
Part I: Touching on the Basics of Acupressure and Reflexology 7
Chapter 1: Acupressure and Reflexology Essentials 9
Chapter 2: Healing Yourself or a Loved One 25
Chapter 3: The Terrain: Bones, Muscles, Meridians, and Reflex Zones 45
Chapter 4: Technique: The Healing Touch 73
Chapter 5: Professional Help Wanted? 93
Part II: Promoting Emotional and Physical Wellness 105
Chapter 6: Maintaining Good Health 107
Chapter 7: Balancing Emotions for Well-Being 117
Chapter 8: Treating Emotional Upset 131
Part III: Where Does It Hurt? Treating Common Aches and Ailments 153
Chapter 9: Putting Your Best Foot Forward 155
Chapter 10: Healing the Leg and Hip Regions 167
Chapter 11: Relieving Backaches 181
Chapter 12: Relief for Hurting Heads (And Pains in the Neck) 191
Chapter 13: Lending a Hand (And Arm and Shoulder, Too!) 209
Chapter 14: Time for a Gut Check 223
Chapter 15: Chest-Related Care and Considerations 233
Part IV: Addressing Specific Needs and Concerns 247
Chapter 16: Age-Related Treatments 249
Chapter 17: Especially for Women 269
Chapter 18: Fighting Colds, Preventing Illness, and Relieving Some Chronic Conditions 291
Part V: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 19: Ten Myths and Misconceptions About Acupressure and Reflexology 307
Chapter 20: Ten Ways Acupressure and Reflexology Can Enrich Your Life 311
Appendix: Resources 315
Index 323
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.11.2007 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde | |
| Schlagworte | Alternative Medicine & Complementary Therapies • Alternative Medizin • Gesundheits- u. Sozialwesen • Gesundheitsvorsorge Alternative Medizin u. ergänzende Therapien • Gesundheitsvorsorge Alternative Medizin u. ergänzende Therapien • Health & Social Care |
| ISBN-10 | 0-470-22730-3 / 0470227303 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-22730-5 / 9780470227305 |
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