The Complete Idiot S Guide To Reflexology

A new edition that narrows the focus to what readers really need and want to know about reflexology in a convenient, handbook size. Readers learn how to- Heal an ailing immune, digestive, nervous, or circulatory system by applying strategic pressure to different parts of the feet - and the hands, too! Perform reflexology on both yourself and family and friends. Use your feet to both discern and prevent future health problems. Combine aromatherapy and reflexology by using fragrant oils and lotions.

Outlines the history and benefits of massage, and tells how to use massage to reduce stress, improve circulation, and soothe aching muscles

Discusses the history, practice and technique, treatments, and theories of acupuncture and acupressure.

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A full-color illustrated and comprehensive study guide for reflexology • Provides detailed and accurate anatomical drawings, zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables • Offers extensive basic pathology of all body systems, including case studies • Ideal for students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3; exceeds the curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies • Includes a study outline for each chapter as well as review and multiple choice questions Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that encourages the body to balance and heal itself. It involves applying finger or thumb pressure to specific points on the hands and feet. Called “reflexes,” these points reflect, or mirror, the organs and structures of the body as well as a person’s emotional health. In this way, the hands and feet are “mini maps” or “microcosms” of the body that can be used to encourage holistic healing. Presenting the most complete reflexology study guide available, this full-color illustrated textbook is designed for use both in the classroom and as a home study resource. Ideal for students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3, it exceeds the curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies as well as meeting the current National Occupational Standards for reflexology. Providing detailed and accurate anatomical drawings, zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables, the book outlines each body system, explaining how, when, and why to work the reflexes. It explores foot reflexology, hand reflexology, as well as meridian therapy and offers extensive basic pathology of all body systems, including case studies, allowing the student to develop interpretive diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Each chapter also includes a study outline as well as review and multiple choice questions. Offering a comprehensive guide to the theory, philosophies, and history of reflexology, this book will encourage students to develop understanding and confidence in their reflexology practice.

You're no idiot, of course. You know that for centuries, acupuncture and acupressure have been among the most effective alternative medical treatments available. Now you've decided to try one of them, but before you volunteer to be a human pincushion, you have just a few questions. So let's get to the point! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Acupuncture and Acupressure offers a comprehensive look at these effective solutions in their various forms and functions. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: • An introduction to the tools of the trade, including needles, magnets and exercise • The lowdown on what to expect at your first treatment, and how to relax and enjoy it • Treatments for everything from acne to menopause • Words of wisdom, plus warnings and definitions to make the acu-path easy to follow

This comprehensive guide takes a balanced look at each alternative method, exploring its strengths and weaknesses, so that readers can make informed decisions.

There is nothing more relaxing or therapeutic than a deep massage. Spas can charge as much as $250 a half an hour for this healing, satisfying activity. But with the right instruction, the basic techniques are so easy to master that you could have a massage for free in the privacy of your own home every day if your partner is willing to oblige- and vice versa. However, one of the problems with the all the books that are on the market is that they are TOO complex. Even the series guides cover all sorts of esoteric techniques which are much more difficult to learn. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Massage Illustrated solves this problem for the general reader. It is the only how-to massage guide to focus on the time- proven, basic best techniques of the most accepted method: Swedish Massage. Fully illustrated with more than 80 professional photos by veteran photographer Bob Shell and written by Vicky Jordan Stone, a twenty-year licensed massage expert, this guide gives clear instruction in the most popular techniques of massage for relaxation and health.