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973010
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b727380
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Andrews, Synthia.
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Acupressure reflexology for dummies /\ by Synthia Andrews and Bobbi Dempsey.
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| Publication Statement
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Hoboken, N.J. :: Wiley Pub.,, ©2007.
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| Series Statement
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--for dummies
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1 online resource (340 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0470227303
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: 9780470227305
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0470139420
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9780470139424
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Acupressure & Reflexology For Dummies; About the Authors; Dedication; Authors' Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Foolish Assumptions; What You're Not to Read; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Touching on the Basics of Acupressure and Reflexology; Chapter 1: Acupressure and Reflexology Essentials; Acupressure and Reflexology Defined; Digging Deeper into Origins and Philosophy; Determining Preference: It's Up to You.
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Chapter 9: Putting Your Best Foot ForwardIdentifying the Culprit; Relieving Pain in Your Kickers; Chapter 10: Healing the Leg and Hip Regions; Common Leg Ailments; Addressing the Source of Pain; Healing Routines for the Knees, Hips, and Legs; Chapter 11: Relieving Backaches; Understanding the Origins of Back Pain; Treating Your Aching Back; Chapter 12: Relief for Hurting Heads (And Pains in the Neck); Going Whole Head: Treating the Entire Extremity; Relief for Eyestrain; Toning Down Tinnitus and Other Ear Problems; Getting Cheeky and Chomping on Jaw Pain.
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Focusing on the Hands and Feet: ReflexologyChapter 4: Technique: The Healing Touch; Finding What You're Feeling For; Walking through the Three Steps of a Healing Plan; Preparing for the Session and Ending It Successfully; Chapter 5: Professional Help Wanted?; Knowing When to Call in the Pros; Perusing Your Options; Looking in All the Right Places; Separating the Quacks from the Pros; Preparing for Your First Visit; Your First Appointment; Part II: Promoting Emotional and Physical Wellness; Chapter 6: Maintaining Good Health.
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Fundamental Principles of Acupressure and ReflexologyPersonalizing the Benefits and Cautions; Supplementing and Complementing Acupressure and Reflexology; Chapter 2: Healing Yourself or a Loved One; Giving Yourself -- or Others -- a Healing Hand: The Basics; Preparing Yourself to Give a Healing Session; Preparing Yourself to Receive a Healing Session; Experiencing Qi Flow; After the Healing Session; Chapter 3: The Terrain: Bones, Muscles, Meridians, and Reflex Zones; Handling Anatomy Fundamentals; Meridians: Channeling the Rivers of Life; Charting Your Way through an Acupressure Session.
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The Importance of Regular Maintenance (And How Healing Plans Can Help)Preventative Treatments to Reduce Future Concerns; Chapter 7: Balancing Emotions for Well-Being; Emotions Happen in the Body; Emotions and Meridians; How Your Thinking Affects Your Qi; The Transformational Power of Acupressure and Reflexology; Balancing Points for Emotional Well-Being; Chapter 8: Treating Emotional Upset; Stress: The Good, the Bad, and the Consuming; Getting Hold of Worry and Anxiety; Don't Let Depression Keep You Down; Part III: Where Does It Hurt? Treating Common Aches and Ailments.
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"Your hands-on guide to alleviating pain, staying healthy, and improving quality of life ; Relieve the symptoms of arthritis, stress, PMS, and more"--Cover, p.1.
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Acupressure, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Reflexology (Therapy), Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Acupressure.
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Massage.
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Acupressure.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Acupressure Acupuncture.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Massage Reflexotherapy.
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MEDICAL-- Allied Health Services-- Massage Therapy.
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Reflexology (Therapy)
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| Dewey Classification
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615.822
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RM723.A27A54 2007eb
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| Added Entry
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Dempsey, Bobbi.
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| Parallel Title
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Acupressure and reflexology for dummies
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