Hand and Foot Reflexology

Here's a revolutionary way to fine-tune your relationship with your body, reduce stress, and feel better all over: Stimulate the reflexes in your hands and feet!It's all in this hands-on encyclopedia of personal reflexology information. Here, Kevin and Barbara Kunz (authors ofThe Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology)bring you their uniqueself-health approach to wellness.Through reflexology, they teach you how to free and channel your pent-up energy -- and to prevent and correct common health problems.With more than 500 detailed instructions, this book includes:* Why your feet and hands are "important sensory organs," and their "special relationship" with your whole body.* Why reflexology works.* Specially designed pressure and movement techniques that reduce stress andactually alter the body's tension level.Fully illustrated, with step-by-step procedures, for quick and easy application!* Treatment plans for specific aliments, from acne to whiplash.* Stride Replication, the Kunzes' latest program of foot and hand relaxation.* A more in-depth look at body parts and their corresponding areas in the hands and feet -- all conveniently indexed.Whether you are using it as a quick reference or as the basis for further study.Hand and Foot Reflexology: A Self-Help Guidetells you what you need to know about the simple but potent experience of eflexology -- by yourself and for yourself.

Kevin and Barbara Kunz are researchers, authors, practitioners, and consultants in the field of reflexology. Kevin and Barbara are innovators of illustrative, descriptive information on reflexology.

Their further work in reflexology includes that of co-directors of Reflexology Research Project, researching and developing information on reflexology. In addition, Barbara and Kevin are the authors and editors of Reflexions, a quarterly journal.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

THEORY AND PRINCIPLES

The Feet, Hands and Body: A Special Relationship

The Body Manager: Taking Advantage of the Way the Body Works
Principles of Body Management

Learning the Body's Language

Proprioception: The Language of Movement
Body Perceptions
Possibilities of Interaction:
Working with Proprioception
Using the Body's Relationships
The Body's Relationships

Choosing a Program of Wellness: Putting Time on Your Side

Time Planning for Consistency
Finding a Technique for the Time and Place

Setting Up Your Program

Starting Off
Developing a Consistent Pattern
Questions and Answers

TECHNIQUES

Reflexology -- Three Basic Techniques

The Grasp: A Technique Fundamental
The Grip Technique
Rotating on a Point Technique
Thumb and Finger Walking Technique
Technique Summary Chart

Foot Reflexology: Applied Techniques

Bottom of Foot
Top of Foot
Sides of Foot
Miscellaneous
Technique Summary Chart

Hand Reflexology: Applied Techniques

Palm of Hand
Top of Hand
Sides of Hand
Miscellaneous
Technique Summary Chart

Stride Replication

CHARTS

Foot Reflexology Hand Reflexology
Zones
Glossary of Symbols
Technique Patterns

THE DIRECTORY

Special Interests

How to Use Special Interests
Listing of Special Interests
A quick reference guide to Special Interests with suggested areas of emphasis, arranged alphabetically

Body Parts

How to Use Body Parts
Listing of Body Parts
A detailed reflexology reference guide to parts of the body, arranged alphabetically

Philosophy of Self-Help

Bibliography

Index

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Hand and Foot Reflexology

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