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An introduction to the unique healing practices of the Buddhist monks. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Examines a wide range of specific conditions and includes detailed, illustrated instructions. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; First English translation of the most widely used book on self-massage in China and Taiwan.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;When Dr. Ming-Sun Yen was sentenced to hard manual labor during China's Cultural Revolution, he served his sentence in the shadow of the Lin-Yang Shih, an ancient Buddhist temple in the mountains near Fuchow. There he witnessed the impressive healing work performed by a Buddhist monk on the Red Guard's prisoners, many of whom had sustained beatings and physical injuries. For the next three years he worked as the monk's assistant, learning techniques that had been handed down in Buddhist tradition for centuries. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;iandgt;Buddhist Healing Touchandlt;/iandgt;, Dr. Yen teaches us how to care for ourselves naturally by using acupressure, self-massage, breathing techniques, exercises, and herbal remedies. He looks at a wide range of conditions, from abdominal cramps to sinusitis. A brief diagnostic description is provided for each condition, followed by a step-by-step guide to the most effective acupressure and massage techniques for treating it. Illustrations of the acupressure points accompany each treatment as well as tips regarding diet and relevant folk cures. Possible complications are also indicated with clear instructions for when to seek the care and advice of a qualified physician.and#160;
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"It gives very simple techniques that anyone can apply to a wide variety of conditions."
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"It gives very simple techniques that anyone can apply to a wide variety of conditions."
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"It gives very simple techniques that anyone can apply to a wide variety of conditions." < b=""> Michael Gilden <> , Bastyr University
Synopsis
An introduction to the unique healing practices of the Buddhist monks.
• Examines a wide range of specific conditions and includes detailed, illustrated instructions.
• First English translation of the most widely used book on self-massage in China and Taiwan.
When Dr. Ming-Sun Yen was sentenced to hard manual labor during China's Cultural Revolution, he served his sentence in the shadow of the Lin-Yang Shih, an ancient Buddhist temple in the mountains near Fuchow. There he witnessed the impressive healing work performed by a Buddhist monk on the Red Guard's prisoners, many of whom had sustained beatings and physical injuries. For the next three years he worked as the monk's assistant, learning techniques that had been handed down in Buddhist tradition for centuries.
In Buddhist Healing Touch, Dr. Yen teaches us how to care for ourselves naturally by using acupressure, self-massage, breathing techniques, exercises, and herbal remedies. He looks at a wide range of conditions, from abdominal cramps to sinusitis. A brief diagnostic description is provided for each condition, followed by a step-by-step guide to the most effective acupressure and massage techniques for treating it. Illustrations of the acupressure points accompany each treatment as well as tips regarding diet and relevant folk cures. Possible complications are also indicated with clear instructions for when to seek the care and advice of a qualified physician.
About the Author
Ming-Sun Yen, M.D., is trained in both modern Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. He lives in Fuchien, China, where he has practiced medicine for more than forty years.Medical advisor and coauthor Joseph Chiang, M.D., also has degrees in chemistry, engineering, and medical acupuncture. He currently practices medicine at the University of Texas, Anderson Cancer Center.Myrna Louison Chen, translator and coauthor, has worked in the fields of medical research and engineering.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Preface andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part One: Theoretical Foundations andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1.andlt;/Bandgt; Introduction to Acupressure andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;2. andlt;/Bandgt;How to Locate the Acupoints andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;3.andlt;/Bandgt; Basic Acupressure Massage Techniques andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part Two: The Practice of Buddhist Acupressure andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4. andlt;/Bandgt;General--For Men and Women andlt;BRandgt;Abdominal Cramps andlt;BRandgt;Angina andlt;BRandgt;Arthritic Pain in the Shoulder andlt;BRandgt;Arthritic Pain in the Knee andlt;BRandgt;Asthma andlt;BRandgt;Back Injury andlt;BRandgt;Back Pain andlt;BRandgt;Calf Cramp andlt;BRandgt;Cervical Spinal Diseases andlt;BRandgt;Cold Sores andlt;BRandgt;Colds andlt;BRandgt;Constipation andlt;BRandgt;Coughing andlt;BRandgt;Dandruff andlt;BRandgt;Diabetes andlt;BRandgt;Diarrhea andlt;BRandgt;Difficulty Swallowing andlt;BRandgt;Difficulty Walking Due to Aging andlt;BRandgt;Dizziness andlt;BRandgt;Faintness andlt;BRandgt;Emphysema andlt;BRandgt;Enlarged Abdomen--The Beer Belly Syndrome andlt;BRandgt;Eye STrain andlt;BRandgt;Foreign Object Lodged in the Windpipe (The Heimlich Maneuver) andlt;BRandgt;Frozen Shoulder ("The Fiftieth Shoulder") andlt;BRandgt;Gallstones andlt;BRandgt;Gastroptosis--Downward Displacement of the Stomach andlt;BRandgt;Gum Disease and Tooth Decay andlt;BRandgt;Headaches andlt;BRandgt;Heart Palpitations andlt;BRandgt;Hemorrhoids andlt;BRandgt;Hiccups andlt;BRandgt;High Blood Pressure andlt;BRandgt;Indigestion andlt;BRandgt;Insomnia andlt;BRandgt;Involuntary Blinking andlt;BRandgt;Migraine Headaches Motion Sickness andlt;BRandgt;Muscle Spasm of the Chest Wall andlt;BRandgt;Muscle Pain andlt;BRandgt;Myopia andlt;BRandgt;Neck and Shoulder Pain andlt;BRandgt;Nosebleeds andlt;BRandgt;Numbness of the Hands and Fingers andlt;BRandgt;Obesity andlt;BRandgt;Overexertion of the Leg Muscles and Feet andlt;BRandgt;Painful Heals Preventing Cancer andlt;BRandgt;Quitting Smoking andlt;BRandgt;Rheumatoid Arthritis andlt;BRandgt;Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) andlt;BRandgt;Shingles andlt;BRandgt;Shortness of Breath andlt;BRandgt;Sinusitis andlt;BRandgt;Stiff Neck andlt;BRandgt;Stomach Pain andlt;BRandgt;Stress--Mental and Physical Fatigue andlt;BRandgt;Sty andlt;BRandgt;Swollen Legs and Sore Back andlt;BRandgt;Tonsillitis and Throat Infection andlt;BRandgt;Toothaches andlt;BRandgt;Varicose Veins andlt;BRandgt;Vomiting andlt;BRandgt;Yonger-Looking Face andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5. andlt;/Bandgt;For Men Only andlt;BRandgt;Early Ejaculation andlt;BRandgt;Erection Difficulties andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6.andlt;/Bandgt; For Women Only andlt;BRandgt;Blocked Milk Duct andlt;BRandgt;Breast Abscess andlt;BRandgt;Breast Feeding--Before and After Delivery andlt;BRandgt;Difficult Urination after Childbirth andlt;BRandgt;Fibrous Breasts andlt;BRandgt;Incorrect Position of the Fetus andlt;BRandgt;Insufficient Milk Flow andlt;BRandgt;Menstrual Discomfort andlt;BRandgt;Overdue Pregnancy andlt;BRandgt;Womb Education andlt;BRandgt;Part Three: Wellness for Life andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7.andlt;/Bandgt; A Daily Wellness Program andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8.andlt;/Bandgt; Patting--To Prevent and Cure Illness andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9.andlt;/Bandgt; A Popular Folk Cure--Gua Sa, or Skin Scraping andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Acknowledgmentsandlt;/Bandgt;