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Acupressure For Common Ailments: A Gaia Original (Paperback)

by Chris Jarmey (Author) "This holistic approach in Oriental medicine is also seen in the wide interpretation given to the functions of the organs..." (more)
Key Phrases: outside ankle bone, inside ankle bone, thumb widths, Damp Heat, Oils Lavender, Gall Bladder Channel (more...)

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A GAIA ORIGINAL

Finally, the remarkable healing power of acupresssure is made accessible to everyone. This book shows you how the simple application of finger pressure to specific points on the surface of the body stimulates subtle energies that can alleviate many common ailments.

Acupressure for Common Ailments demystifies the Oriental origins of this therapy. It enables you to treat conditions that may otherwise require sophisticated forms of drug treatment. Clear illustrations make the body's pressure points easy to locate.

This self-help guide enables anyone, from a complete beginner to practicing therapists, to treat ailments from arthritis to asthma, and other health problems such as sinusitis, sore eyes, colds and influenza, indigestion, nausea and acidity, menstrual pain, cystitis and sciatica, depression, anxiety, and shock. It will appeal to all those who want to implement the healing powers of the body without recourse to the prescription pad.

* Learn how to use the body's natural healing processes
* Understand the importance of the holistic approach to healing
* Replace drug therapy with gentle healing techniques
* Boost the immune system and relieve ailments such as postviral syndrome, hemorrhoids, and earache

About the Author
Founder and Director of the European Shiatsu School, Chris Jarmey has been teaching shiatsu since 1974. He was the first person to practice shiatsu in the British National Health Service, and has taught extensively in the United States, Europe. and the Far East. His medical qualifications include training in physiotherapy.

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Product Details

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Fireside (October 15, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0671731351
ISBN-13: 978-0671731359
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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This holistic approach in Oriental medicine is also seen in the wide interpretation given to the functions of the organs. Read the first page

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outside ankle bone, inside ankle bone, thumb widths, treat points, wrist crease, finger widths, little finger side, mid line

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Damp Heat, Oils Lavender, Gall Bladder Channel, Yin Yang, Large Intestine Channel, Stomach Channel, Oils Black, Oils Chamomile, Oils Cypress, The Western, Yin Channels

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Massage for Common Ailments by Sara Thomas in Back Matter
ACUPRESSURE FOR COMMON AILMENTS (COMMON AILMENTS SERIES) by JOHN TINDALL CHRIS JARMEY in Front Matter

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Discovering the Body's Wisdom by Mirka Knaster on page 285

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Accupressure First-aid Manual, January 1, 1999

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This book focuses on some easily-learned accupressure applications that seem intended to be the equivalent of a first-aid handbook. Although it lacks the in-depth discussion and completeness of a more professional work, the techniques listed cover some of the most common problems suffered by people (headache, sinus, acid stomach, knee pain,back pain, etc.). The methods are startlingly effective, especially the one for headache. I used this method once on a man who needed shots for a migraine, but who had left his medication home. The pain lessened by completion, but the relief continued afterward. His pain was completely gone in 10-15 minutes, and stayed gone. These methods are especially useful for those who already take a large number of prescription medications, and don't want to add other drugs to their system for more "routine" problems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great little encyclopaedia in less than 100 pages, April 8, 1999

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This book is VERY useful. I practice Shiatsu and refer to this book all the time. Very well worth investing in a copy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Practical, December 18, 2001

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This book benefits from a very practical layout and content, which is precisely what you want if you have a common ailment and are seeking the solution from a book. Clearly written with the minimum of techno-jargon and maximum relevant content per page. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

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