Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure (Paperback)

by David W. Sollars (Author) "When my patients respond favorably from undergoing acupuncture and acupressure therapies, they almost always look surprised and ask two questions: "Why didn't I do this..." (more)
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If you are interested in knowning more about acupressure and acupuncture, this guide covers all aspects of treatment from choosing a practitioner to follow-up excercises. It provides a comprehensive listing of medical ailments from acne to menopause that can be healed naturally.

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If you are interested in knowning more about acupressure and acupuncture, this guide covers all aspects of treatment from choosing a practitioner to follow-up excercises. It provides a comprehensive listing of medical ailments from acne to menopause that can be healed naturally.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (August 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028639421
• ISBN-13: 978-0028639420
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #363,486 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, February 18, 2007

By	N. Bilokonsky - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am looking to understand accupuncture and accupressure without having to suffer through reading text-book style presentations on the subject. Hence my choice of an "Idiot's Guide" book -- I thought it would give me, in layman's terms, a greater understanding of the concepts on which accupuncture and accupressure are based -- kind of a mini-course on the subject. Instead, it focused on what practitioners of these medical arts can do for the patient and what to expect when visiting a practitioner.

While the book does provide descriptions of points that can be stimulated on one's body to alleviate selected conditions as well as visuals in the form of pictures, these are quite limited and not easy to follow.

Also, as I read the book, I was annoyed by the poor editing of the text. Frequent grammatical problems undermine the book's credibility.

Hence my disappointment.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding overview with lots of practical information, August 8, 2005

By	David A. Burnet "[e-mail]" (Fawn Grove, PA; USA.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is just what it should be - a good overview, an excellent survey, with useful information. Information you wouldn't likely see in any one book.

If you're looking for a single book to help you get started - this is a good one for such a purpose.

The depth of material is reasonable, considering that it covers so much and is an overview/survey.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good resource for those considering acupuncture, December 13, 2004

By	Timothy Kelm - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A helpful read for those considering acupuncture. The book gives a well-rounded introduction to the ideas and science behind acupuncture while still being very readable for the layperson. It allows those considering acupuncture to make an informed decision and to have peace-of-mind when going in for their first appointment.