Foot and hand massage and scraping

Author: Chen Xiangping
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: The author, drawing on years of clinical practice, has compiled this book by synthesizing the strengths of various schools across the country. It not only elaborates on and explores medical theories but also shares practical experiences from clinical practice, offering significant help to healthcare professionals in this field. The book systematically introduces methods for self-diagnosis, with language that is easy to understand, illustrated with visuals, making it accessible and comprehensible to the general public. It is indeed a valuable reference book for health maintenance.
Hand and foot massage and Gua Sha therapy are traditional Chinese medical methods and an important part of the rich heritage of Chinese medicine. Originating in China and spreading overseas, these therapies are widely favored by the public due to their simplicity, ease of learning, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. With the growing awareness of health maintenance, people are increasingly concerned about their well-being. Through years of clinical practice, the author has achieved remarkable results in hand and foot massage and Gua Sha therapy.
This book synthesizes the strengths of multiple schools, applying the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and some newer holographic and reflexology concepts to explain the mechanisms and effects of non-pharmacological therapies (i.e., natural therapies). Combined with clinical insights, it systematically discusses the techniques, acupoints, and typical cases of hand and foot massage and Gua Sha. It provides learning materials for self-care and treating common ailments among middle-aged and elderly individuals, while also serving as a reference for healthcare professionals.