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The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Reflexology Practice for Better Health and Healing

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As a reflexologist, I have been a follower of Inge Dougan's work for many years and also taken classes from her. This book is a compilation of all her work and is an excellent book for both beginning and seasoned reflexologists as well as anyone else wanting to learn how to use reflexology for improved health and well-being.

Basically, the first half of the book is an overview of Chinese medicine in an easy-to-understand and interesting approach. Each of the five elements (fire,water,metal,earth,wood) is defined along with diagrams showing the energy pathways or meridians in the body and any problems that may be associated with this meridian. The corresponding muscles associated with the meridians are also diagramed and the other corresponding characteristics of an element, such as sound, sense organ, flavor, smell, climate and colour, are also noted.

The next section concerns mapping the reflexes on the feet. The different sections of the foot are explained with their appropriate meridians and corresponding organs. There are plenty of diagrams and the explanations are easy to understand and interesting.

The last section of the book covers the treatment session and is a thorough explanation of the different techn

I teach Reflexology at a local Community College and am always looking for
books to recommend to my students. This one was perfect due to the fact that
I generally start the classes with Acupressure then go to Reflexology.

I have enjoyed Inge Dougans previous books but I found this book less informative and accurate.

It is an informative book, but 85% of it is about Chinese medicine, not about Reflexology.