Synopses & Reviews
A fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide to acupressure andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Provides acupressure treatments tailored for a wide variety of health disorders, including back pain, heart and circulatory problems, and even the common cold andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color for self-treatment or treatment of a partner andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; A simultaneous hardcover and paperback release andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Trouble sleeping, sensitive stomach, headaches, joint problems, allergies: Sensory ailments such as these have been steadily increasing in Western countries for decades. Acupressure--massage along the bodyand#8217;s meridians in accordance with traditional Chinese medicine--can effectively prevent and treat all of these disorders, and more. The Acupressure Atlas is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide that demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the bodyand#8217;s self-healing powers to alleviate many health problems, including even the common cold.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Acupressure confers a holistic health benefit that prevents disorder from arising by harmonizing and balancing the bodyand#8217;s energies. It is particularly suited to self-treatment, the treatment of a partner, and especially the treatment of children. Along with an introduction to the origins and principles of traditional Chinese medicine, andlt;Iandgt;The Acupressure Atlasandlt;/Iandgt; provides the most important basic techniques as well as step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full color, of the practical and specific information needed to put the healing techniques of acupressure at your fingertips.
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"This fully illustrated, comprehensive reference guide demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the body's self-healing powers to alleviate a wide variety of health problems."
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"What's unique about this book is the photos for each situation: You do not ever have to guess or assume. The book stays open so you can refer to it while working."
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"This fully illustrated, comprehensive reference guide demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the body's self-healing powers to alleviate a wide variety of health problems."
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"If I had to pick just one book on acupressure for my personal library, andlt;Iandgt;The Acupressure Atlasandlt;/Iandgt;, with its clearly explained and well-illustrated information, would be the one. . . . can be used to self-treat or to treat a partner or a child, making this book a fantastic gift or an excellent addition to anyone's collection of books on natural healing."
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" . . . offers far more insights on home how-to basic health care than most titles and an emphasis on visuals which makes for infallible applications."
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"Both the medical doctors authoring this book, have through painstaking thoroughness, explained and elucidated every point, meridian and technique to facilitate the reader to obtain expertise in this self-healing form of treatment."
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"An easy to follow book and excellent reference for natural health practitioners and even novices looking for self-help."
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"This giantandnbsp; book is filled with detailed photos and illustrations that will teach you the fundamentals of acupressure, with frequent references to its origins in the ancient lore of Chinese medicine."
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andldquo;The design of this book is both practical and attractive . The material is easy to follow (especially due to so many great photos) and the information given is clear and easy to understand. This is a valuable resource for bodywork practitioners as well as a very thorough introduction for those who want to learn Acupressure or try it at home.andrdquo;
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“Hands down, The Acupressure Atlas is the best beginner’s book on acupressure . . .”
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" . . . an attractive text with useful photographs throughout and makes a lovely addition to the office bookshelf for massage therapists, acupressure specialists, or every day people who want to begin exploring more natural techniques. The book is well-organized, easy-to-follow and will lie open flat, making the over-sized text valuable as a reference tool. . . . " < b=""> Angela England <> , < i=""> Suite 101 <> , May 2008 < i=""> & nbsp; <>
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"What's unique about [this] book is the photos for each situation: You do not ever have to guess or assume. The book stays open so you can refer to it while working." < b=""> < p=""> <> < b=""> M. Stoodley <> , writer and yoga teacher, Nov 2007
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"If I had to pick just one book on acupressure for my personal library, The Acupressure Atlas, with its clearly explained and well-illustrated information, would be the one. . . . can be used to self-treat or to treat a partner or a child, making this book a fantastic gift or an excellent addition to anyone's collection of books on natural healing." <> Animal Radio, May 2008
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" . . . offers far more insights on home how-to basic health care than most titles and an emphasis on visuals which makes for infallible applications." < i=""> The Midwest Book Review <> , A pr 2008
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andldquo;Along with an introduction to the origins and principles of traditional Chinese medicine, andlt;Iandgt;The Acupressure Atlasandlt;/Iandgt; provides the most important basic techniques as well as step-by-tep instrutions, illustrated in full colour, of the practical and specific information needed to put the healing techniques of acupressure at your fingertips.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Hands down, andlt;Iandgt;The Acupressure Atlasandlt;/Iandgt; is the best beginnerandrsquo;s book on acupressure . . .andrdquo;
Synopsis
Acupressure confers a holistic health benefit that prevents disorder from arising by harmonizing and balancing the body& #8217; s energies. < em=""> The Acupressure Atlas< m=""> is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide that demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the body& #8217; s self-healing powers to alleviate a wide variety of health problems, including even the common cold.
About the Author
Bernard C. Kolster, M.D., is a physical therapist and doctor. He has written a number of books on acupressure and reflexology in German and is the author in English of andlt;Iandgt;Partner Massageandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Look After Your Backandlt;/Iandgt;. Dr. Kolster is also a coauthor, in English, of andlt;Iandgt;The Reflexology Atlasandlt;/Iandgt;. He lives in GermanyAstrid Waskowiak, M.D., is a doctor and medical scientific editor. She writes about general medicine, natural healing methods, and medical tips for travelers. Dr. Waskowiak is also a coauthor, in English, of andlt;Iandgt;The Reflexology Atlasandlt;/Iandgt;. She lives in Germany.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; Prefaceandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Bandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Activating Body and Life Energies Naturallyandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Preventive Approaches of Chinese Medicine andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Basics of Acupressureandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Origins and Principles of Acupressureandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Traditional Chinese Medicineandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Meridians: The Bodyand#8217;s Energy Pathways andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; How Acupressure Worksandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Using Acupressure andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Acupressure Step by Stepandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Applying Acupressureandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Preparationandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Basic Techniquesandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Ground Rules for Treating Yourself or a Partnerandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Moxibustion andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Acupressure on Different Parts of the Bodyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Targeting Ailments with Acupressureandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Sleep Problems, Headaches, Fatigueandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Sleep Problemsandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Headaches and Migrainesandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Fatigueandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Breathing Problemsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Bronchitis and Bronchial Asthmaandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Sinus Ailmentsandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Colds and the Fluandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Problems in the Urogenital Systemandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Menstrual Problems and Premenstrual Syndromeandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Urinary Tract Infectionsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Problems in the Digestive Tractandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Digestive Problemsandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Gastrointestinal Problemsandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Motion Sickness and Nauseaandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Problems in the Musculoskeletal Systemandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Neck Painandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Back Pain/Lumbagoandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Tennis Elbow andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Wellness Massageandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Head and Neck Massageandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Relaxation Exercisesandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Whole-Body Massageandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Appendixandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Overview of Acupressure Pointsandlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Skeletal and Meridian Systems: Illustrationsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Glossaryandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Resourcesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;/Bandgt;