A fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide to acupressure • Provides acupressure treatments tailored for a wide variety of health disorders, including back pain, heart and circulatory problems, and even the common cold • Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color for self-treatment or treatment of a partner • A simultaneous hardcover and paperback release 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 body’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 body’s self-healing powers to alleviate many health problems, including even the common cold. Acupressure confers a holistic health benefit that prevents disorder from arising by harmonizing and balancing the body’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, The Acupressure Atlas 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.

The illustrated manual of acupunture points.

It is an atlas of Acupressure points and Meridians. All the acupressure and Acupuncture points are described in simple and easy language. This book includes the following chapters:What is AcupressureLung MeridianLarge Intestine MeridianStomach MeridianSpleen MeridianHeart MeridianSmall Intestine MeridianBladder MeridianKidney MeridianPericardium MeridianTriple Warmer MeridianGall Bladder MeridianLiver MeridianConception Vessel MeridianGoverning Vessel Meridian

This unique atlas provides the acupuncturist with an easily accessible reference to acupuncture points and meridians in relation to surface anatomy.

An atlas of acu-points designed for bodyworkers Includes descriptions of all acu-points, their location and their traditional use along with charts of all twelve organ meridians, and including all eight extraordinary meridians seldom seen in acupuncture charts. Why use an acupressure atlas instead of an acupuncture atlas? Bodywork is different from needling. Acupuncture charts are designed for finding the precise location of the acupuncture points, but an acupuncturist doesn't need to know the exact location of the meridian itself. Because of this, most acupuncture charts show a simplified version of the path of the meridian. In acupressure, along with working on points we typically "trace" (massage) along the course of a meridian to clear blockages and promote Qi flow.The Acupressure Atlas charts include the actual course of each meridian, including the branch pathways not included in most acupuncture charts. Similarly, an acupuncturist has no need to locate the six extraordinary meridians that have no points of their own, but in acupressure it can be very helpful to trace these meridians. In addition, the normal method of measurement in acupuncture is the cun, a measurement based on the width of the thumb at the first joint. This makes sense if you are measuring where to put a needle. But in acupressure, we are measuring from one finger placement to another. Measuring the distance between points in this way removes your fingers from the points, which doesn't make sense. For this reason, point locations are shown in finger distances, where you have your fingertips on each point.

Skillfully integrating traditional concepts of Chinese medicine with clinical experience and modern scientific research, Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats brings together all current information in one convenient book. Its atlas-style format, highlighted by hundreds of full-color photographs and supporting text, makes it ideal as a quick, user-friendly reference in the clinic or training program. Special Features: An easy-to-use, double-page spread designed for fast retrieval of information--on the left, concise text describes the effects, indications, localization, technique, and depth of insertion for each acupuncture point; on the right, high-quality photographs demonstrate all concepts Bones and muscles have been precisely drawn into each photograph, a valuable tool for localization of points A comprehensive discussion of all acupuncture points in all channels ensures that you have full mastery of the field A complete introduction to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), channel systems, TCM diagnostics, point selection, and point categories (such as Ting or Luo points) provide a strong foundation in the concepts of veterinary TCM The only book to focus solely on acupuncture for small animals, this handy, pocket-size atlas is unique in the field. It offers a wealth of practical knowledge and a pictorial reference for veterinarians, animal acupuncturists, students, and trainees whose goal is to provide the highest level of treatment to the animals in their care.

This concise pocket-sized acupuncture guide is what professionals have been asking for! It is the first pocket atlas to cover all the major body and ear acupuncture points, including extensive coverage of the trigger points. Detailed descriptions of the localization, needling depth, indications, and functions of each point are provided. The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g., Chinese vs. Nogier), often a source of confusion for practitioners, are presented side by side, usually in full-page illustrations, enhancing this book's usefulness as a daily reference guide. The presentation of three acupuncture therapy systems follows a clear didactic concept: All points are shown in text and image, and the localization of the points is aided by means of anatomic drawings and photographs. Coming from diverse specialties, the authors provide you with the most complete, useful, and accurate information available. Acupuncture points are described using the "visual-didactic processing system," which is rapidly gaining praise and recognition for its easy-to-use format. The clearly written text is augmented by high-quality color images. Hecker's Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture and Trigger Points is ideal as a quick reference in your daily practice or as an exam preparation guide. This wealth of information makes it invaluable to experienced practitioners and to novices alike.