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A comprehensive reference guide to locating and treating nearly 400 acupoints throughout the body• Explores in precise detail the acupuncture points of the 12 main channels/meridians, plus the conception and governor vessels • Explains the theory of acupuncture from both traditional Chinese and Western medical perspectives with maps of the body • Full-color throughout and abundantly illustrated A complete reference atlas of acupuncture and acupressure points, this newly updated guide by renowned shiatsu, qigong, and bodywork teacher Chris Jarmey with experienced acupuncture clinician Lynn Pearce illustrates how to best locate and treat nearly 400 acupoints throughout the body. Full-color throughout and abundantly illustrated, this fourth edition is updated to offer comparisons of Eastern and Western teaching models as well as new theoretical material to help instill intuitive understanding for students and early practitioners of acupuncture. The first part of the book, “Theory,” describes the essence of acupuncture from both traditional Chinese and Western medical perspectives with chapters on needling considerations, the principles of locating acupoints, and myotome, dermatome, viscerotome, and sclerotome maps of the body. The second part, “Practice,” then guides the reader methodically through acupuncture points of the 12 main channels/meridians, plus the conception and governor vessels and additional non-channel points. The locations of nearly 400 points are described in precise detail and clearly illustrated through color diagrams, along with explanations of each point's actions, indications, and contraindications. Honoring the traditional Eastern roots of acupuncture in parallel with modern approaches of Western medicine, this book is an essential resource for practitioners of all levels seeking to deepen their understanding of working with acupoints.

Learn the ancient techniques and health benefits of Gua Sha massage with this complete illustrated guide.Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese therapy for expelling toxin and preventing diseases. A simple scraping plate coupled with oil, when applied to the body repeatedly, can reach the effect of smoothing Qi and blood flow, stimulating main and collateral channels, expelling toxins and alleviating pain.This book explores the natural way of prevention and treatment through traditional Chinese medicine and explains the complete theories and practice for the treatment of over 100 ailments.Through Gua Sha Scraping Massage Techniques you will discover:•The principles of Gua Sha•Tools, ways, and techniques of Gua Sha•How to judge your own health status, prevent and tackle common ailments and achieve healthy complexion and physique through Gua Sha•How to prevent and cure various diseases through Gua Sha, such as chronic diseases, bone-joint diseases, male and female diseases, more•Apart from Gua Sha, other tips for diet, massage and daily habits that combat illness and help build up your health.

Simple and fast-acting self-treatment of emotional issues with acupressure points • Illustrates how to quickly treat emotional difficulties arising from acute crises or loss and long-term issues such as depression and anxiety • Explains how to remove the emotional blocks and scars at the root of many common physical ailments, such as eczema, ulcers, and weight gain • Provides guidance on treating others, including babies and children, and daily treatment routines to combat stress and create emotional and energetic balance Does emotion rule you or do you rule your emotions? With five point touch therapy, you can quickly counter negative emotional states as they arise, leaving you better able to cope with a crisis, as well as treat long-term issues such as depression and anxiety. More than just a self-help method, this technique, also called psycho-bio-acupressure (PBA), is also effective for children and babies, particularly for sleep problems and colic. Based on Dr. Delatte's 20 years of research and decades of hands-on practice, PBA works by sequential activation of 5 acupressure points to produce an energetic circuit in the body. This circuit can provide immediate relief from acute negative emotions and, when applied regularly, prevent future emotional overreactions and treat deep-seated destructive emotional states. The book includes 22 five-point sequences for specific emotional issues, such as panic attacks or suppressed anger, and for removing the emotional blocks and scars at the root of many common physical ailments, such as eczema, asthma, and weight gain. Dr. Delatte explains how to combine the 22 sequences to treat more than 70 additional emotional and physical ailments as well as how to use this technique with homeopathy and Bach Flower Therapy for more stubborn conditions. Providing a daily routine of self-treatment to combat stress and balance your energetic centers, this book allows you to take control of your emotions as well as protect and enhance your health.

Relieve pain, tension, and stress with this definitive guide to acupressure, the centuries-old technique that utilizes gentle pressure from your hands to jump-start your body's self-curative abilities.“A faithful and thoroughly incisive book on the ancient art of healing. With clarity and inspiring instructions, this is a welcome gift for all who seek health and well-being.”—Chungliang Al Huang, author of Quantum SoupWith your hands you have the potential to improve your health, increase your vitality, and relieve everyday aches, pains, and ailments without taking drugs. Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to stimulate key points on the skin that, in turn, activate the body's natural self-healing processes. In Acupressure's Potent Points, Michael Reed Gach, founder and director of the Acupressure Institute of America, reveals simple techniques that enable you to relieve headaches, arthritis, colds and flu, insomnia, backaches, hiccups, leg pain, hot flashes, depression, and more—using the power and sensitivity of your own hands.Written in clear, accessible language, with more than 400 photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, Acupressure's Potent Points includes:• keys to pressure-point locations and instructions on how to apply pressure safely and effectively• step-by-step exercises• a five-minute acupressure wellness program• a chart to help you document your health progress• tips on living and eating well• and much more!This practical guide covers more than forty ailments and symptoms, from allergies to wrist pain, providing pressure-point maps and exercises to relieve pain and restore function. Acupressure complements conventional medical care and enables you to take a vital role in becoming well and staying well. With this book you can turn your hands into healing tools—and start feeling good now.

Una guía para el tratamiento del dolor producido por lesiones comunes en los deportes y otras actividades físicas •Contiene técnicas que se pueden aplicar en el hogar para promover la sanación y la toma de conciencia de la musculatura del cuerpo •Explica como aliviar el dolor mediante el uso de masajes manuales junto con pequeñas pelotas para fisioterapia •Incluye una sección con ilustraciones de tratamientos organizados por zona del cuerpo. La inmensa mayoría de las restricciones físicas que padecen las personas activas comienzan por lesiones musculares a las que no se presta atención en los criterios convencionales sobre la atención médica ortopédica. Las lesiones de este tipo suelen producir dolor, pero por lo general son muy leves para atenderlas con férulas, escayolas o medicamentos, y no es común que impidan la participación en actividades físicas. Pero sí producen incomodidad y, con el paso del tiempo, acarrean dolores más intensos y limitaciones perceptibles del movimiento. En Puntos de activación: Manual de autoayuda, Donna Finando presenta métodos para la sanación y prevención de lesiones musculares. La autora identifica las causas del surgimiento de zonas de tensión y restricción muscular y los remedios para atenderlas. Detalla además muchas técnicas de autoayuda, con inclusión de métodos precisos de automasaje y estiramiento, y el uso de calor húmedo y/o hielo. En la sección de ilustraciones de referencia, organizada según las regiones del cuerpo, la autora describe el dolor vinculado con los puntos de activación en cada músculo de esa región, identifica las acciones y posiciones que provocan el surgimiento de esos puntos de activación y presenta instrucciones de masaje, tratamiento y estiramiento para poder liberar el músculo.