The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Reflexology Practice for Better Health and Healing
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By: Inge Dougans
Format: Paperback
From: Da Capo Press
Pub. Date: March 2006
From: Da Capo Press
Pub. Date: March 2006
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2006-04-10
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 336
Ean: 9781569242896
Isbn: 1569242895
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2006-04-10
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 336
Ean: 9781569242896
Isbn: 1569242895
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Reflexology 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.
USER REVIEWS
"As a reflexologist, I have been a follower of Inge Dougan's work for many years and also taken classes from her. This book is a compilation of all her work and is an excellent book for both beginning and seasoned reflexologists as well as anyone else wanting to learn how to use reflexology for improved health and well-being.
Basically, the first half of the book is an overview of Chinese medicine in an easy-to-understand and interesting approach. Each of the five elements (fire,water,metal,earth,wood) is defined along with diagrams showing the energy pathways or meridians in the body and any problems that may be associated with this meridian. The corresponding muscles associated with the meridians are also diagramed and the other corresponding characteristics of an element, such as sound, sense organ, flavor, smell, climate and colour, are also noted.
The next section concerns mapping the reflexes on the feet. The different sections of the foot are explained with their appropriate meridians and corresponding organs. There are plenty of diagrams and the explanations are easy to understand and interesting.
The last section of the book covers the treatment session and is a thorough explanation of the different techn"
~ Written on 2008-01-21
Basically, the first half of the book is an overview of Chinese medicine in an easy-to-understand and interesting approach. Each of the five elements (fire,water,metal,earth,wood) is defined along with diagrams showing the energy pathways or meridians in the body and any problems that may be associated with this meridian. The corresponding muscles associated with the meridians are also diagramed and the other corresponding characteristics of an element, such as sound, sense organ, flavor, smell, climate and colour, are also noted.
The next section concerns mapping the reflexes on the feet. The different sections of the foot are explained with their appropriate meridians and corresponding organs. There are plenty of diagrams and the explanations are easy to understand and interesting.
The last section of the book covers the treatment session and is a thorough explanation of the different techn"
~ Written on 2008-01-21