Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you Ease your aches and find relief through the power of touch Searching for alternative treatments for pain? This friendly, do-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits of acupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how to nurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someone else. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address your ailments and improve your emotional as well as your physical well-being. Understand basic healing principles Relieve your specific aches and pains Boost your immune system Address age-related ailments Find professional help

Features healing routines and illustrations to guide youEase your aches and find relief through the power oftouchSearching for alternative treatments for pain? This friendlydo-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits ofacupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how tonurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someoneelse. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address yourailments and improve your emotional as well as your physicalwell-being.* Understand basic healing principles* Relieve your specific aches and pains* Boost your immune system* Address age-related ailments* Find professional help

Introduction 1Part I: Touching on the Basics of Acupressure and Reflexology 7Chapter 1: Acupressure and Reflexology Essentials 9Chapter 2: Healing Yourself or a Loved One 25Chapter 3: The Terrain: Bones, Muscles, Meridians, and Reflex Zones 45Chapter 4: Technique: The Healing Touch 73Chapter 5: Professional Help Wanted? 93Part II: Promoting Emotional and Physical Wellness 105Chapter 6: Maintaining Good Health 107Chapter 7: Balancing Emotions for Well-Being 117Chapter 8: Treating Emotional Upset 131Part III: Where Does It Hurt? Treating Common Aches and Ailments 153Chapter 9: Putting Your Best Foot Forward 155Chapter 10: Healing the Leg and Hip Regions 167Chapter 11: Relieving Backaches 181Chapter 12: Relief for Hurting Heads (And Pains in the Neck) 191Chapter 13: Lending a Hand (And Arm and Shoulder, Too!) 209Chapter 14: Time for a Gut Check 223Chapter 15: Chest-Related Care and Considerations 233Part IV: Addressing Specific Needs and Concerns 247Chapter 16: Age-Related Treatments 249Chapter 17: Especially for Women 269Chapter 18: Fighting Colds, Preventing Illness, and Relieving Some Chronic Conditions 291Part V: The Part of Tens 305Chapter 19: Ten Myths and Misconceptions About Acupressure and Reflexology 307Chapter 20: Ten Ways Acupressure and Reflexology Can Enrich Your Life 311Appendix: Resources 315Index 323