Massage for health and wellness (Health Express)

Author: Zhang Jianfu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Acupuncture and massage are beloved by people worldwide for their non-invasive, side-effect-free, and effective nature. To help readers become massage therapists for themselves and their families, we have invited experienced massage specialists to create a simple and practical guide. Using a combination of text and illustrations, it avoids complex massage theories and instead teaches easy-to-understand and quick-to-learn massage techniques. The book focuses on effective health methods for various parts of the body, such as eye rotation exercises, five-finger scalp combing, and saliva swallowing techniques. It also teaches readers how to perform acupressure on themselves and how family members can help with massage to treat common and frequent conditions like neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, colds, diarrhea, menstrual disorders, prostatitis, and obesity. Learning from this book saves time and promotes fitness; practicing with this book saves money and helps treat illnesses.