Feet First - A Guide to Foot Reflexology

In Feet First, America's foremost reflexology spokesperson on radio and TV -- and in publications from The New York Times to Cosmopolitan -- explains how to relieve physical problems -- from headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and weight loss -- with this easily accessible and popular holistic technique. Showing how everyone can use reflexology to reduce stress, revitalize energy, strengthen the immune system, stimulate creativity, and enhance relationships, Norman also includes:
* descriptions of the reflex points, the six basic techniques, and easy-to-learn specialized and master routines.
* 32 foot-relaxation techniques, most of them unique to Norman's program
* specific chapters and techniques for stress, sports injuries, addiction problems, the terminally ill, women, and couples
* visualizations, affirmations, and children's games to use with the routines
* a chart of ailments and reflexology aids for them
Feet First is the only reflexology guide designed for everyday situations and people -- from office workers on a lunch break to families caring for an aged relative. This special kind of "touch therapy" strengthens the bonds between those who use it together.

Sommario

CONTENTS

Foreword

Introduction

ONE Why Feet First?

TWO Learning Reflexology

THREE Doing Reflexology

FOUR The Nature of Stress

FIVE Getting Ahead: Reflexology at Work and School

SIX Sole Mates: Couples Reflexology

SEVEN The Cycles of Life: Reflexology for Women

EIGHT Growing Feet: Children's Reflexology

NINE After Walking Many Miles: Reflexology in the Golden Years

TEN The Active Life: Reflexology and Athletics

ELEVEN Getting Unhooked: Overcoming Addictions with Reflexology

TWELVE The Final Steps: Reflexology and Terminal Illness

THIRTEEN Using Reflexology to Strengthen the Body's Systems

FOURTEEN Reflexology and the Health Care Professions

FIFTEEN Table of Common Conditions

Index

Info autore

Laura Norman, M.S., certified reflexologist and New York state licensed massage practitioner, offers the country's most extensive reflexology training program at her center in New York City.

Riassunto

In Feet First, America's foremost reflexology spokesperson on radio and TV -- and in publications from The New York Times to Cosmopolitan -- explains how to relieve physical problems -- from headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and weight loss -- with this easily accessible and popular holistic technique. Showing how everyone can use reflexology to reduce stress, revitalize energy, strengthen the immune system, stimulate creativity, and enhance relationships, Norman also includes:
* descriptions of the reflex points, the six basic techniques, and easy-to-learn specialized and master routines.
* 32 foot-relaxation techniques, most of them unique to Norman's program
* specific chapters and techniques for stress, sports injuries, addiction problems, the terminally ill, women, and couples
* visualizations, affirmations, and children's games to use with the routines
* a chart of ailments and reflexology aids for them
Feet First is the only reflexology guide designed for everyday situations and people -- from office workers on a lunch break to families caring for an aged relative. This special kind of "touch therapy" strengthens the bonds between those who use it together.

Relazione

Bernie Siegel, M.D. author of Love, Medicine & Miracles A total healing experience for the whole person. If you can't have the experience of Laura Norman's healing touch, as I have, the next best thing is to learn the techniques in this book and apply them to yourself, your family, and friends. It will alter your life in a profound way.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Thomas Cowan, Laura Norman
• Editore: Simon & Schuster UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1988
• EAN: 9780671634124
• ISBN: 978-0-671-63412-4
• Pagine: 336
• Peso: 586 g
• Illustrazioni: 8-page color insert
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute > Rilassamento, yoga, meditazione, training autogeno; Saggistica