Table of Contents
Preface 6
Chapter 1 Introduction to Meridians, Collaterals and Acupoints 8
01 Meridians and Collaterals 9
02 Defining Acupoints ("Shu Points") 10
Chapter 2 Acupoint Massage Techniques 12
01 Pressing 13
02 Rubbing and Kneading 14
03 Massaging 15
04 Clutching 16
05 Rubbing 16
06 Pushing 17
07 Pinching 17
08 Forceful Pointing 17
09 Twisting 18
10 Pullingn 18
11 Clamping 19
Chapter 3 How to Find Acupoints Accurately 20
01 Using Finger-Length Measurement 21
02 Using Bone-Length Measurement 22
03 Using Physical Marks of the Body 22
04 Using Pressing 22
05 Using Special Postures 22
Chapter 4 Acupoint Massage for Health and Beauty 24
01 Migraine 25
02 Facial Paralysis 32
03 Facial Convulsion 37
04 Facial Nerve Pain 42
05 Stiff Neck 46
06 Cervical Spondylosis 50
07 Myopia 54
08 Optic Nerve Atrophy 58
09 Acute Conjunctivitis 63
10 Tinnitus 68
11 Toothache 72
12 Shoulder Periarthritis 76
13 Shoulder-Neck Fasciitis 80
14 Waist-Back Pain 83
15 Acute Lumbar Strain 90
16 Lumbar Muscle Strain 94
17 Sciatica 97
18 Abdominal Pain and Distension 101
19 Intercostal Nerve Pain 106
20 Chronic Diarrhea 109
21 Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuritis 114
22 Tennis Elbow 116
23 Arm Pain 118
24 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 121
25 Thecal Cyst 123
26 Wrist Joint Sprain 125
27 Knee Pain 128
28 Calf Muscle Convulsion 130
29 Ankle Sprain 132
30 Achilles Tendinitis 135
31 Heel Pain 137
32 Rheumatoid Arthritis 140
33 Hiccups 142
34 Nausea and Vomiting 146
35 Lack of Appetite 150
36 Stomachalgia 158
37 Constipation 158
38 Colds 162
39 Cough 167
40 Chronic Bronchial Asthma 171
41 Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain 176
42 Palpitation and Anxiety 179
43 High Blood Pressure 182
44 Low Blood Pressure 185
45 Neurasthenia 190
46 Insomnia 195
47 Kidney Deficiency and Presenility 200
48 Diabetes 204
49 Menstrual Disorder 209
50 Dysmenorrhea 214
51 Premenstrual Tension 218
52 Amenorrhea 222
53 Chronic Pelvic Inflammation 226
54 Abnormal Leucorrhea 230
55 Vulva Itching 235
56 Hyperplasia of the Mammary Glands 239
57 Female Infertility 243
58 Dark Circles 249
59 Eye Pouch 253
60 Fishtail Lines 256
61 Acne 259
62 Rough and Dull Skin 264
Index 268
