Acupressure and Reflexology For Dummies

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

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
Touching on the Basics of Acupressure and Reflexology
Acupressure and Reflexology Essentials
Healing Yourself or a Loved One
The Terrain: Bones, Muscles, Meridians, and Reflex Zones
Technique: The Healing Touch
Professional Help Wanted?
Promoting Emotional and Physical Wellness
Maintaining Good Health
Balancing Emotions for Well_Being
Treating Emotional Upset
Where Does It Hurt? Treating Common Aches and Ailments
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Healing the Leg and Hip Regions
Relieving Backaches
Relief for Hurting Heads (And Pains in the Neck)
Lending a Hand (And Arm and Shoulder, Too!)
Time for a Gut Check
Chest-Related Care and Considerations
Addressing Specific Needs and Concerns
Age-Related Treatments
Especially for Women
Fighting Colds, Preventing Illness, and Relieving Some Chronic Conditions
The Part of Tens
Ten Myths and Misconceptions About Acupressure and Reflexology
Ten Ways Acupressure and Reflexology Can Enrich Your Life
Appendix: Resources
Index
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