The Book of Shiatsu: A Complete Guide to Using Hand Pressure and Gentle Manipulation to Improve Your Health, Vitality and Stamina
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ISBN: 074324608X / Publisher: Touchstone, April 2003
Offers a step-by-step guide to the Japanese massage technique used to help alleviate such medical problems as backaches, intestinal disorders, menstrual problems, and arthritic conditions.
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With shiatsu (a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure") you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your body's natural healing modalities. The Book of Shiatsu is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly: ? Arthritic conditions ? Backaches ? Emotional stress ? Headaches and migraines ? Intestinal disorders ? Menstrual and reproductive problems ? Muscular pain and tension Here you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new, accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the body's energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.
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