The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Reflexology Practice for Better Health and HealingReflexology has always been an effective way to relieve stress, alleviate pain, and combat ailments, but in The New Reflexology, internationally acclaimed instructor Inge Dougans shows readers a unique and proven method for getting even better results. Her system — an integration of traditional Chinese medicine (particularly the 5 elements and their 12 meridians), diet, and standard Western reflexology practice — allows practitioners to treat a much wider variety of ailments with greater accuracy and success. In simple and straightforward terms, Dougans explains why the meridians are essential for reflexology, how to use meridian therapy and the 5 elements for effective assessment and treatment, how to relate structural foot problems to imbalances in the rest of the body, and much more. Illustrated with dozens of line drawings that guide readers step-by-step through the treatments, this fresh and highly effective approach is sure to revolutionize the practice of reflexology as we know it. |
Contents
The Foundation of Modern Reflexology | 1 |
The Principles of Chinese Medicine | 15 |
Applying a Knowledge of the Meridians in Reflexology | 42 |
The 5 Elements and their 12 Meridians | 69 |
Mapping the Feet | 175 |
Anatomy Structure and Conditions of the Feet | 221 |
The Treatment Sequence | 244 |
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The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and ... Inge Dougans Limited preview - 2009 |
The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and ... Inge Dougans Limited preview - 2009 |
The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and ... Inge Dougans Limited preview - 2006 |
Common terms and phrases
acupuncture ankle Athlete's foot balance big toe body bones cause cells Chinese medicine circulation condition congestions diaphragm disease dorsal duodenum dysfunctions earth element eczema effect elbow energy Face the feet finger fire Five Elements fluid fourth toe function gall bladder gall bladder meridian gland Grip H hang nails heart heel imbalance internal branch intestine meridian joint keep eye contact Keep your shoulders kidney meridian knee large intestine lbid liver liver meridian lungs lymphatic system metal element metatarsal Muscles associated nail neck nerve organs pain pancreas patient placed squarely plantar pressure problems reflexes are found reflexology Remember to keep rotating thumb Sanpaku sciatic nerve second toe small intestine solar plexus spine straight spleen spleen/pancreas meridian standard support grip stimulate stomach meridian stress support hand symptoms technique tendon Therapist position thyroid tissues Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment triple burner water element weak wood element yin and yang