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Describes more than 70 complementary therapies & the conditions that natural therapies can help -- 150 illnesses & injuries. The treatments come from every corner of the world & range from acupressure, ayurvedic medicine, & Bach flower remedies to massage, T ai Chi Ch uan, veganism, & Zen therapy. Each entry provides information on the therapy, what it treats, how it works, what traditional Western doctors think about it, & special considerations to keep in mind. Answers all your questions about using natural therapies, either for general well being & health maintenance or to address a specific problem. ... Read more

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This landmark publication for a burgeoning field explains the practice and history of over 200 different types of hands-on therapies, movement re-education systems, psychological techniques, and metaphysical practices that promote physical and emotional well-being.

Useful for practitioners, clients, students, and general readers, The Encyclopedia of Bodywork features:

Where bodywork techniques come from, how they are performed, and what benefits they yield A comprehensive, up-to-date resource list of holistic health in the United States and Canada A brief bibliography for each therapy and appendixes that cover state licensing requirements Clear line drawings that illustrate important concepts or techniques. ... Read more

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A fabulous resource and very readable
The word "comprehensive" may have been invented to describe this book - it definitely is an encyclopedia, not just in its alphabetic listing and cross-references, but also in its breadth of knowledge.Unless you area bodywork specialist, this book probably has much more than you would everwant to know about what seem to be some very esoteric practices.However,it is a fabulous resource to use to find out about alternative therapies(the section on acupuncture was the most comprehensive and easy to read Ihave come across in all my research) and Stillerman has a wonderfulbibliography and resource listing (many resources have been transcribedinto my Complementary Medicine Resources list).Reading it from cover tocover as I did was an interesting experience in that it showed theinterrelated qualities and history of many types of bodywork (someindividuals had the same teachers or came out of the same schools ofthought and developed in their own direction).Stillerman does not judgeany of the bodywork methods she reviews so it is up to the reader to decidewhether or not a particular method would be right for their condition (thisis where the bibliography and resource list is invaluable for furtherinvestigation).An excellent resource but unless you're a massage/bodyworkprofessional, you probably won't want to purchase this book - just borrowit from the library. ... Read more

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Safer and easier to administer than acupuncture, this ancient form of massage can be used to relieve a multitude of physical and psychological discomforts from backaches and beestings to anxiety and insomnia. Fully illustrated with charts and diagrams. ... Read more

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Nice tone, but not user-friendly
I got this book out of the library hoping for a basic, user-friendly, not overly hocus-pocus introduction to acupressure. The book almost delivers. Bauer has an easy-going writing style and doesn't pooh-pooh western medicine. Her write-ups often refer to other forms of treatment as well (herbal, diet changes, etc.). I like the holistic approach.

The problem is that the book needed a very careful once-over by a good editor to make sure the suggested acupressure treatments and associated drawings matched up, and sadly, they often don't. It's really frustrating to read, for instance, that one should try "Conception Vessel 21" to ease a sore throat & then not be able to locate that point on any of the charts. It's just missing. This happens distressingly often. It also would have been helpful to have an index of points with detailed descriptions of how to find them. The charts aren't always very clear. I'm sure there's something better out there on this subject. ... Read more

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Acupressure is an ancient healing art which uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin and stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Safe and easy to learn, with no drug-induced side effects, Acupressure gives you the potential to improve your health and increase your vitality. It includes: Simple techniques to relieve problems such as headaches, arthritis, colds, fatigue, insomnia, backache and depression; Pressure point maps and exercises to relieve pain and restore function; A 5-minute acupressure routine to maintain health and relieve stress; A way to complement conventional medical care and take a vital role in becoming well and staying well ... Read more

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Acupressure therapy has evolved from dianxue, which is a traditional Chinese martial art technique of hitting an opponent at a selected acupoint on the body, so as to momentarily block the flow of blood and energy and cause unconsciousness. Based on the same theory, an acupressure therapist skillfully presses the same acupoint to promote the flow of blood and energy and heal an injury.

The therapy is administered by percussing, pressing and/or massaging selected acupoints and stimulation-lines of the body. It is effective for treating common illnesses and complicated diseases such as cerebral palsy and polio.

In clinical application, the therapy requires no drugs or instruments. It is safe, easy to learn, and can be practiced almost anywhere. ... Read more

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Flu and common cold are preventable even without drugs or herbs. Natural methods from Chinese medicine including acupressure and acupuncture can be used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and common cold. These prevention methods have been proven quite effective in history and are still used today. For healing colds and flu, non-drug methods and acupuncture point prescriptions are collected here. These natural healing methods include acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and auricular (ear) acupuncture. Locations of these acupuncture points are provided. Differential diagnosis types of colds and flu are described for personalized treatment. Therapeutic principles and needle manipulation methods are recommended for each type. Acupuncture point prescriptions from some ancient traditional Chinese medicine classics are collected. These classics provide the guidance of selecting the most effective acupuncture points from hundreds of years of experience. ... Read more

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Read the book and then use the cards to reap the rewards of this hands-on therapy. The perfect way to de-stress and unwind after a long day. ... Read more

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Massage in a Box
Has a lot of good information. It is pretty easy to understand. The cards make everything easier. ... Read more

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Here is a health and medical dictionary with a difference. More than just a place to look up definitions of unfamiliar terms, it discusses at length a wide range of healing foods, herbs, nutrients, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, surgical procedures, mind/body techniques and other curative options. 100 illustrations. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Better living is not through drugs!
The book "Relieving Pain with Acupressure" is a short and sweet book -- to the point, telling you what you need to know to relieve pain, without overwhelming you with too much information.It tells you how toperform acupressure and provides diagrams to follow. The book covers over50 common pain/ailment complaints.They are alphabetized and one per page,so most things are very easy to find.I was very pleased to find that someattention is also given to children's disorders.The author also includesaromatherapy information for each ailment and optimal time frames thathealing can occur. Overall, I like this book except for the fact thatthere are only skeletal diagrams and no pictures of the points on a realperson.I found it hard to translate some of the acupressure points fromthe skeleton to my body.That is why I think this book is best as acompanion book to other acupressure books, not a sole source ofinformation.The other acupressure book I have is "Acupressure'sPotent Points", by Michael Reed Gach.That book makes the points mucheasier to find, since it has photos of real people demonstrating thepoints.It, however, covers neither the aromatherapy nor the children'sdisorders. Both books contain information on ailments that are not in theother.That is why I like them both. ... Read more

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The popularity of acupressure as a vital form of self-care is on the rise. Healing with Acupressure shows how this method can be used effectively for relaxation and rejuvenation, on muscles and joints and more. Here readers will learn the various acupressure points in the body and how each point can be used to alleviate particular disorders. Diagrams of essential exercises and informative meridian charts assist readers in mastering this ancient, invaluable art. ... Read more

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Author wants to advise readers of this book
I am the author of this book. I feel this is a very good book, however the publishers made a serious error in editing when they did this book, and did not send galley proofs to me before publication. Warning: the meridian charts are not correct. The POINTS on each chart, eg. key points on the stomach meridian, ARE CORRECT, but the meridian lines showing the paths of the meridians are not correct. The reader should refer to the text, and, perhaps, buy a seperate set of charts. P. S. people who have used this book tell me it is very helpful. Helen Saul ... Read more