Illustrated Guide to Foot Health Massage

Author: Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book introduces the health care method of foot massage to readers in a visual, systematic, and scientific manner using illustrations. The entire book features over 90 acupuncture point diagrams accompanied by explanatory text, divided into five sections: General Knowledge, Acupuncture Points, Techniques, Conditions, and Health Care. It lists the treatment and health care massage techniques for over 70 common conditions. The book is well-structured, (), making it an excellent guide and companion for learning and practicing foot massage. The entire book is divided into five main sections: General Knowledge, Acupuncture Points, Techniques, Conditions, and Health Care. The General Knowledge section primarily introduces the development, effects, characteristics, contraindications, and reactions of foot massage. The Acupuncture Points section presents the pathological reflex zones of foot massage in a tabular format and explains the basic methods for selecting acupuncture points. The Techniques section includes common foot massage methods and related content such as operation time and intensity. The Conditions section introduces the selection of acupuncture points and operation steps for over 70 common conditions in a () manner. The Health Care section is divided into two parts: self-care and condition-specific care.