Synopses & Reviews
A complete home health guide for treating more than 150 common illnesses with the stimulation of acupressure points andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Provides treatment points for conditions ranging from diabetes and heart problems to insomnia and stage fright andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Offers a safe and effective alternative, or supplement, to standard allopathic medical treatment and pharmaceuticals andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;A safe and effective technique for finding relief from pain and illness--be it a cold or flu, asthma or arthritis--is, quite literally, right at your fingertips. We have all experienced how the simple power of touch can bring such comfort and relief. Massaging specific healing points used in acupressure directs this powerful energy in a way that stimulates the bodyandrsquo;s own natural healing ability. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Illustrated in full color, andlt;Iandgt;The Encyclopedia of Healing Pointsandlt;/Iandgt; presents a complete guide for treating more than 150 diseases and disorders--from chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart problems to more minor problems such as tinnitus, insomnia, and stage fright. Each treatment protocol includes Dr. Daletandrsquo;s guidance on how acupressure can best help the situation--whether it is capable of completely curing a condition or whether it should be used in conjunction with other healing modalities. A valuable resource for any home, the acupressure treatments presented in this book can provide immediate relief to pain and injuries as well as be used preventively. Most important, they offer an effective method of self-care and a way to provide comfort and relief to ailing loved ones--especially the delicate immune systems of children. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In addition to the commonly known and prescribed acupressure points, Dr. Dalet includes important new acupoints discovered by contemporary Chinese medical researchers that address ailments resulting from our more sedentary lifestyles and use of computers, such as obesity and eye strain. He also recommends the most effective options for stimulating the points, including devices for electrical stimulation.
Review
andldquo;I am pleased to recommend Dr. Roger Daletandrsquo;s andlt;Iandgt;The Encyclopedia of Healing Pointsandlt;/Iandgt; for three good reasons. First, it is truly comprehensive, earning the ambitious title of andlsquo;Encyclopedia.andrsquo; Second, it is extremely well organized and user friendly. Third, the information provided is trustworthy. It is true to both traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary energy medicine. This book is a tremendous resource.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Dr. Daletandrsquo;s impressive work is a major contribution to the lay personandrsquo;s understanding of holistic medical care. Its strong points include concise explanations of the causes of diseases and dysfunctions, helpful distinctions between acute and chronic conditions, easy-to-use organization, and the combination of diagrams and photos to aid in precisely locating acupoints for treatment. andlt;Iandgt;The Encyclopedia of Healing Pointsandlt;/Iandgt; sits high on my shelf of essential resources for maintaining and enhancing health.andrdquo;
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" . . . a tremendous resource for any bodyworker or practitioner.andnbsp; The content is written in lay terms and is concise, understandable, and addresses common issues."
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andldquo;For anyone who wants a thorough guide to this brother practice of acupuncture, andlt;Iandgt;The Encyclopedia of Healing Pointsandlt;/Iandgt; is a fine resource, not to be missed.andrdquo;
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“I am pleased to recommend Dr. Roger Dalet’s The Encyclopedia of Healing Points for three good reasons. First, it is truly comprehensive, earning the ambitious title of ‘Encyclopedia.’ Second, it is extremely well organized and user friendly. Third, the information provided is trustworthy. It is true to both traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary energy medicine. This book is a tremendous resource.” < b=""> Donna Eden <> , author of < i=""> Energy Medicine <>
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“Dr. Dalet’s impressive work is a major contribution to the lay person’s understanding of holistic medical care. Its strong points include concise explanations of the causes of diseases and dysfunctions, helpful distinctions between acute and chronic conditions, easy-to-use organization, and the combination of diagrams and photos to aid in precisely locating acupoints for treatment. The Encyclopedia of Healing Points sits high on my shelf of essential resources for maintaining and enhancing health.” < b=""> Mary Bond <> , author of < i=""> The New Rules of Posture <>
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" . . . a tremendous resource for any bodyworker or practitioner. The content is written in lay terms and is concise, understandable, and addresses common issues." < b=""> Irene Watson <> , < i=""> Reader Views <> , September 2010
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“For anyone who wants a thorough guide to this brother practice of acupuncture, The Encyclopedia of Healing Points is a fine resource, not to be missed.” < b=""> James A. Cox <> , < i=""> The Midwest Book Review <> , November 2010
Synopsis
A precise guide for treating more than 150 common illnesses with the stimulation of acupressure points - Provides treatment points for conditions ranging from diabetes and heart problems to insomnia and stage fright - Introduces new acupuncture points discovered by Chinese medical researchers over the past twenty years According to Chinese tradition, there are as many acupoints as there are days in the year. However, as Dr. Roger Dalet explains, systematic study of the skin by Chinese medical researchers since 1988 has made possible the discovery of many new points, a good number of which are included here. Many of these new points address ailments that were not considered problems for practitioners years ago, such as obesity, which in ancient China was considered a sign of wealth but in our modern world is now running rampant in children as a result of poor diets and more sedentary lives. Other health problems have arisen as the result of new technologies, such as the numerous eye conditions exacerbated by our use of computers and reduced exposure to natural sunlight. Some of these new points have been so successful in treatment they have given birth to entire new branches of acupuncture, such as auriculotherapy (points on the ear). In addition to these new points, Dr. Dalet shows that there are also new methods for applying stimulation beyond needles, moxas, and simple manual massage. The most effective new treatment for use outside of clinical situations involves the use of small devices for applying electrical stimulation directly on the points. Illustrated in full color, The Encyclopedia of Healing Points introduces many of these new points in its presentation of effective treatments against more than 150 diseases and disorders--from chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart problems to more minor problems such as tinnitus, insomnia, and stage fright. All of these methods have been adapted for easy personal use both to treat existing conditions and for preventing illnesses like colds and the flu from getting established.
Synopsis
Illustrated in full color, this book presents a complete guide for treating more than 150 diseases and disorders using acupressure. It includes important new acupoints that address ailments resulting from sedentary lifestyles and use of computers.
About the Author
Roger Dalet, M.D., is a renowned acupuncturist in France and is a doctor on staff at several hospitals. He has written a number of books on this subject, including several translated into English. He lives in France.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Introductionandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Oneandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Sense Organsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Eyesandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Conjunctivitis andlt;BRandgt;Glaucoma andlt;BRandgt;Myopia, Presbyopia, and Hyperopia andlt;BRandgt;Retinal Disorders andlt;BRandgt;Strabismus andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Earsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Deafness andlt;BRandgt;Tinnitus andlt;BRandgt;Vertigo andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Noseandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Head Colds and Rhinitis andlt;BRandgt;Acute and Chronic Sinusitis andlt;BRandgt;Flu and Nasal Congestion andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Mouthandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Gingivitis and Cold Sores andlt;BRandgt;Toothache andlt;BRandgt;Sore Throat and Tonsillitis andlt;BRandgt;Mumps andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Twoandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Glands and Overall Healthandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Thyroid Disorders: Goiter and Gravesandrsquo; Disease andlt;BRandgt;Diabetes andlt;BRandgt;Obesity andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Threeandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Rheumatologyandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Arthritis andlt;BRandgt;Stiff Neck andlt;BRandgt;Shoulder Pain: Cervical Brachial Neuralgia andlt;BRandgt;Shoulder Pain: Periarthritis andlt;BRandgt;Elbow Pain andlt;BRandgt;Wrist Pain andlt;BRandgt;Finger Pain andlt;BRandgt;Back Pain andlt;BRandgt;Low Back Pain and Other Problems of the Lumbar Region andlt;BRandgt;Sciatica andlt;BRandgt;Hip Disorders andlt;BRandgt;Knee Disorders andlt;BRandgt;Ankle Disorders andlt;BRandgt;Foot and Toe Disorders andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Fourandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Digestionandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Indigestion and Vomiting andlt;BRandgt;Gallbladder Disorders andlt;BRandgt;Infectious Hepatitis and Jaundice andlt;BRandgt;Stomach Pain, Gastritis, and Ulcers andlt;BRandgt;Constipation and Colitis andlt;BRandgt;Diarrhea andlt;BRandgt;Hemorrhoids and Other Problems of the Anus andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Fiveandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Circulationandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;High Blood Pressure andlt;BRandgt;Heart Failure andlt;BRandgt;Peripheral Vascular Disease andlt;BRandgt;Venous Insufficiency: andlt;BRandgt;Varicose Veins, Swollen Legs, Thromboses andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Sixandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Urinary Systemandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Nephritic Colic and Kidney Stones andlt;BRandgt;Urinary Infections, Cystitis, Pyelonephritis andlt;BRandgt;Urine Retention and Incontinence andlt;BRandgt;Pediatric Bedwetting andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Sevenandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Painandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Headache andlt;BRandgt;Facial Pain andlt;BRandgt;Chest Pain, Intercostal Neuralgia andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Eightandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Skin and Dermatological Problemsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Chilblains andlt;BRandgt;Eczema andlt;BRandgt;Hives andlt;BRandgt;Shingles, Chicken Pox, and Herpes andlt;BRandgt;Psoriasis andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Nineandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andlt;Bandgt;andnbsp; Respiratory Ailmentsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Asthma andlt;BRandgt;Bronchitis andlt;BRandgt;Coughs andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Tenandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Nervous Systemandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Coma andlt;BRandgt;Epilepsy andlt;BRandgt;Facial Paralysis, Bellandrsquo;s Palsy andlt;BRandgt;Other Forms of Paralysis andlt;BRandgt;Intoxicants: Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco andlt;BRandgt;Depression andlt;BRandgt;Schizophrenia, Psychosis, and Other Serious Mental Disorders andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Elevenandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Reproductive Healthandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Impotence andlt;BRandgt;Prostate Disease andlt;BRandgt;Breast Disease andlt;BRandgt;Morning Sickness andlt;BRandgt;Amenorrhea: The Absence of Menstrual Periods andlt;BRandgt;Menstrual Problems: Premenstrual Symptoms, Dysmenorrhea, and Irregular Periods andlt;BRandgt;Uterine Hemorrhage andlt;BRandgt;Uterine Prolapse andlt;BRandgt;Leukorrhea andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Twelveandlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;Miscellaneousandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Fatigue andlt;BRandgt;Insomnia andlt;BRandgt;Stage Fright andlt;BRandgt;Stings or Bites from Poisonous Animals andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Conclusion andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Index andlt;/Bandgt;