An ancient therapy used in China, Egypt and India, reflexology provides effective, holistic treatment for both common and more serious disorders. This guide illustrates a step-by-step treatment, while the text guides the reader in mastering these self-help techniques. Color photos and illustrations.

An ancient therapy used in China, Egypt, and India, reflexology provides effective, holistic treatment for both common and more serious disorders. According to reflexology, the hands and feet are microcosms of the body, containing points or zones that relate to individual glands, nerves, muscles, and organs. Reflexology harnesses the body's healing energy by stimulating specific pressure points on the hands and feet, alleviating the energy blocks that can cause pain or disability and restoring optimum health. In The Reflexology Manual, the practical text guides the reader in mastering these self-help techniques, and color photographs illustrate a full reflexology treatment step by step. Full-color illustrations throughout. Detailed diagrams of pressure-point zones on the hands and feet. Clear explanations of how to work with the energy meridians. Ideal for beginners as well as experienced students of reflexology.

From zone maps of the hands and feet to techniques for working the reflex points to illustrated step-by-step sequences, this guide provides all the information necessary for treating the whole body.

This book teaches all areas of core reflexology knowledge for students in classes or programs at all levels. Paula S. Stone takes a medically sound, anatomical and physiological viewpoint, while acknowledging other holistic paradigms. Beginners will learn the foundations of reflexology history and theory; as well as techniques and sequences carefully supported by case studies and clinical research. Tips, notes, and graduated learning sequences help practitioners progress smoothly to intermediate and advanced clinical skills. Some additional features include: Professionally Produced, Full-Color Reflex Maps More than 200 Color Figures Technique Boxes 18 Step-by-Step Illustrated Protocols 50+ "Information-at-a-Glance" Tables More than 450 Key Terms, Organized Into Specialized Glossaries Tips, Suggestions, Hints, and Insider Knowledge

Our fast-paced world is forcing us to become more and more aware of the dangers posed by stress to our mental and physical well-being. In the search for natural and healthy stress relieving techniques, people are increasingly turning to the skills and wisdom of ancient Eastern cultures, such as is the case with hand reflexology. Hand reflexology is a technique which employs self-massage of certain focal points in the hands that can directly and immediately boost your health and revitalize your energy and bloodflow. In this book, I'm going to help you thoroughly understand hand reflexology and exactly how it works. You'll learn all about the benefits, apart from just tension relief, including improved blood circulation, cell growth, relaxation of muscles, reduced pain, a better functioning digestion and immune system, and overall detoxification of the body. I'll also show you how to perform this massage technique on yourself or others, including a diagram of pressure points and the corresponding organs, and I'll point out the safety measures that must be practiced along the way. I hope that you decide to take full advantage of this quick, easy, and inexpensive - yet powerful - method of staying healthy and eliminating stress.

Reflexology--the ancient technique of treating the whole body by pressing reflex points in the foot--is rapidly become one of the more popular complementary therapies. Recommended and endorsed by the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC), this book details how reflexology works, how to apply the therapy, how to set up a practice, and more. color plates.