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Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you 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
Contents
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
