The essential guide to self-acupressure.

The Beginner's Guide to Acupressure is an introduction to acupressure for self-treatment and it is primarily dedicated to reducing symptoms of common ailments.

Acupressure, rooted in the same philosophy as acupuncture, is a treatment method of traditional Chinese medicine in which pressure is applied with the hand or fingers at specific acupoints across the body. Acupressure seeks to unblock and balance the flow of the body's physiological energy, or qi, restoring the energy needed to deal with health issues. This practice is designed to relieve symptoms and increase overall wellbeing. The Beginner's Guide to Acupressure adapts Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure techniques to create an easy-to-use program for people to use at home.

This expertly written book contains more than 140 step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow directions. Beginning with a short history of acupressure and its use, it describes how to apply basic acupressure techniques for more than 40 pressure points to ease symptoms associated with depression, allergies, carpel tunnel syndrome, constipation, sciatica, the common cold and much more.

By following the steps in this book, you can address symptoms of your own health issues in the comfort of your home, as often as needed, with a minimum of time and no expense. Even as a beginner, you can reduce discomfort and gain increased agency in your own health.

Acupressure uses the same pressure points of acupuncture but instead of needles, you simply use your fingers to gently but firmly stimulate your body's natural ability to heal.

With its easy and conversational style along with step-by-step photos, you'll discover how to heal your concerns naturally while living a pain-free and vibrant lifestyle. When acupressure points are correctly stimulated they promote blood circulation and release muscular tension. This helps to heal pain and is ideal for preventative health because it actually boosts your immune system and increases the flow of energy throughout your body.

This book covers everything you need to know about acupressure along with the history and philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 64 pressure points and how they help to heal 64 specific health concerns.

The book is broken down into easy-to-understand sections beginning with:

Part 1: Understanding Chinese Medicine and Treatment of Disease
• History and philosophy of TCM, The 5 Elements, The Symbolic System, Acupressure defined and its connection to our energy flow

Part 2: 12 Systems of Chinese Medicine
• Head (including eye, nose throat), Respiratory, Digestive, Reproductive health for women and men, Integumentary (skin disorders), Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Lymph/Immune, Urinary, Circulatory and Nervous

Part 3: 64 Key Acupressure Points for Treating Disease
• Comprehensive instructions and step-by-step photos describe and explain how to apply the correct pressure for optimal health

Part 4: Treating Health Problems with Acupressure and Aromatherapy
• Techniques for treating all the conditions and specific instructions for treating 64 common health conditions such as: toothache, tinnitus, headache, cough, asthma, acid reflux, bloating, hot flashes, morning sickness, eczema, tennis elbow, adrenal fatigue, bladder infections, anxiety and insomnia.

Discover the art of acupressure and enjoy a wonderful sense of enhanced well being and health.

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Aromatherapy and essential oils are trendier than ever, as more and more people discover that concentrated aromatics can be used in a therapeutic way, to address imbalances in our bodies that can lead to poor health. To stay as healthy as possible, we must strive to avoid fragrances and return to using scents derived directly from plants.

While essential oils can be used for aromatherapy in many different ways, this book primarily discusses the use of essential oil diffusion to address health imbalances. Part 1 covers the history of aromatherapy, explains the different types of diffusers and teaches you how to choose, use and store essential oils from ammi to ylang ylang. Part 2 provides detailed instructions on diffusing essential oils to treat various health conditions and to enhance your environment, and offers over 160 formulas for specialized oil blends.