The Complete Guide Of Self Massage

Learn all about Chinese acupressure therapy with this readable, illustrated guide. Chinese acupressure is an ancient therapy using kneading, rubbing, pressing, and stroking to stimulate different acupoints on the body. It is a great way to relieve pain, soothe the nerves, improve skin condition and even prevent disease! In The Complete Guide of Self-Massage, the theories based on traditional Chinese medicine are explained in simple language to provide a basic knowledge of: The meridian system meridian pathways Body network Individual acupoints Common massage techniques are demonstrated with detailed descriptions and illustrations. All techniques are self-massage methods—meaning that you can give yourself a massage without any help! A list of massage techniques that can combat the 50 most common illnesses is included along with suggestions on massage frequency and intensity.

Our fast-paced world is forcing us to become more and more aware of the dangers posed by stress to our mental and physical well-being. In the search for natural and healthy stress relieving techniques, people are increasingly turning to the skills and wisdom of ancient Eastern cultures, such as is the case with hand reflexology. Hand reflexology is a technique which employs self-massage of certain focal points in the hands that can directly and immediately boost your health and revitalize your energy and bloodflow. In this book, I'm going to help you thoroughly understand hand reflexology and exactly how it works. You'll learn all about the benefits, apart from just tension relief, including improved blood circulation, cell growth, relaxation of muscles, reduced pain, a better functioning digestion and immune system, and overall detoxification of the body. I'll also show you how to perform this massage technique on yourself or others, including a diagram of pressure points and the corresponding organs, and I'll point out the safety measures that must be practiced along the way. I hope that you decide to take full advantage of this quick, easy, and inexpensive - yet powerful - method of staying healthy and eliminating stress.

Foot reflexology is gaining worldwide attention as more and more people discover its astounding benefits for their health and in their everyday lives. It's also being introduced into almost all fields of treatment as an inexpensive and convenient method to prevent and cure various diseases. With the rising cost of therapeutic drugs and doctors' fees, foot reflexology is a perfect alternative that you can use conveniently at home. It doesn't require gadgets or lengthy training to perform massage or reflexology on your own feet. It only requires your knowledge on what focal points must be massaged to cure or prevent illnesses in certain parts of your body. If you're looking for a natural, inexpensive and effective method to prevent damage to your body, this book will teach you all about food reflexology and how to do it on your own, and in the comfort of your own home.

Discover the healing power of massage therapy! With The Complete Guide to Massage, you can use the power of touch to soothe aches and wash away worries. Each page guides you through the time-honored practice with step-by-step instructions and photographs for massaging yourself and others. You'll learn the different strokes and movements within a massage as well as techniques for popular methods, including prenatal massage, Swedish massage, and trigger point therapy. Whether you're looking to relieve muscle tension, alleviate pain, or simply de-stress, The Complete Guide to Massage will help you uncover a whole new world of healing and relaxation.

A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions. Fully illustrated for all ages with color and/or black-and-white photographs on every page.

A complete program of simple, natural, and effective exercises and techniques designed to relieve stress and everyday health problems.

A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions. Fully illustrated for all ages with color and/or black-and-white photographs on every page. 155,000 copies sold-to-date.

Massage is the safe, effective, drug-free way to treat countless ailments and injuries, from headaches and sprains to chronic back pain. This fully illustrated guide gathers the most effective techniques of all the different systems in one easy-to-use volume. Comprehensively covering five basic approaches--whole-body techniques, localized massage and pressure techniques, massage for healing, massage for relaxation and stress relief, and massage for pleasure--it offers detailed instructions on every system, from traditional Chinese methods to shiatsu, reiki, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Also covered are self-massage, holistic massage, hand treatment, head massage, and the chakras.