Hand Reflexology

Name: Hand Reflexology
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ISBN: 9780071429795

ISBN-10: 0071429794

ISBN-13: 9780071429795

Edition: 2004

Authors: Denise Whichello Brown

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List price: $11.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 1/26/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction



An explanation of hand reflexology


What is hand reflexology?


What are the benefits?


Hand versus foot reflexology


How does it work?


Brief history of reflexology


Principles of hand reflexology



All about the hands


The structure of the hands


Problems affecting the hands and wrists


Oriental diagnosis



Preparation for hand reflexology


General preparation


Personal preparation


Preparation of the receiver


Examining the hands


Contraindications to hand reflexology



The warm up



Reflexology techniques


Holding technique


Thumb walking/caterpillar movements


Finger walking


Pressure circles


Press and release


Rotation on a point


Hook in and back up/pinpointing technique



Step-by-step hand reflexology sequence


How long should a treatment take?


How many sessions will they need?


How much pressure should I use?


What reactions can I expect?


Possible reactions during hand reflexology


Beware of a strong reaction!


Possible reactions between treatments


Step-by-step sequence: right hand


Step-by-step sequence: left hand



Step-by-step self-treatment


Left hand


Right hand



Essential oils for the hands


Essential oils and hand reflexology


Using essential oils prior to a treatment


Using essential oils at the end of a treatment


Preparing an oil blend


Preparing a hand cream


Choosing your oils for the systems


Hand exercises



Hand reflexology for common ailments: an A-Z


Acne


Allergies


Anaemia


Arthritis


Asthma


Back problems


Bladder problems


Bronchitis


Colds/coughs


Constipation


Depression


Ear problems


Eye disorders


Flatulence


Haemorrhoids


Hay fever


Headaches


Heart problems


Indigestion/heartburn


Infertility


Insomnia


Irritable bowel syndrome


Liver/gallbladder problems


Male impotence


Menopause


Menstrual/ovarian disorders


Migraine


PMT


Prostate problems


Sinusitis


Skin problems


Tonsillitis


Taking it further


Useful addresses


Index


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