Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Chapter 1 Understanding Foot Reflexology and Acupressure 8
1 Benefits 9
2 Tools 10
3 Duration and Number of Treatments 11
4 Basic Techniques 12
5 Treatment Sequence 15
6 Intensity of Stimulation 16
7 Cautions 16
8 Normal Reactions 18
9 Unusual Reactions 19
10 Indications 19
11 Contraindications 20
Chapter 2 Acupoints and Reflex Zones in the Foot 22
1 Meridians and Acupoints 23
2 Reflex Zones 29
Chapter 3 For Treatment of Common Ailments 40
1 Diabetes 41
2 Hypertension 44
3 Hypotension 46
4 Arteriosclerosis 48
5 Headaches 50
6 Vertigo 52
7 Toothaches 54
5 Tinnitus 56
9 Common Colds 58
10 Chronic Bronchitis 60
11 Asthma 62
12 Hiccups 64
13 Cough 65
14 Chronic Pharyngitis 66
15 Chronic Rhinitis 68
16 Chronic Stomach Disease 70
17 Psychogenic Vomiting 72
18 Diarrhea 73
19 Constipation 76
20 Peptic Ulcers 78
21 Inflammation of the Gallbladder and Gallstones 80
22 Chronic Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis 82
23 Chronic Nephritis 84
24 Urolithiasis 86
25 Trigeminal Neuralgia 88
26 Facial Paralysis 90
27 Neurodermatitis 91
28 Stroke Sequelae 94
29 Insomnia 96
30 Hypersomnia 98
31 Night Sweats 101
32 Anemia 102
33 Obesity 104
34 Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma 105
35 Locked Shoulder 107
36 Cervical Spondylosis 109
37 Acute Lower Back Strain and Sprains 111
38 Chronic Lumbar Muscle Strain 113
39 Sciatica 115
40 Rheumatoid Atthritis 118
41 Irregular Menstruation 120
42 Dysmenorrhea 122
43 Leukorrhea 124
44 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 126
45 Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder 128
46 Infertility 130
47 Hyperplasia of the Breast 133
48 Acute Mastitis 135
49 Low Milk Supply 137
50 Climacteric Syndrome 139
51 Nocturnal Emissions 141
52 Erectile Dysfunction 143
53 Hypetplasia of the Prostate 146
Chapter 4 For Health Maintenance 148
1 Living Long and Living Well 149
2 Eliminating Fatigue 151
3 Toning the Brain and Invigorating the Mind 152
4 Nourishing the Heart and Steadying the Nerves 154
5 Activating the Lungs and Relieving Tightness in the Chest 156
6 Regulating and Reinforcing the Spleen and Stomach 157
7 Replenishing the Liver to Improve Eyesight 159
8 Toning the Kidneys and Strengthening the Lower Back 160
9 Maintaining Good Physical Fitness 162
10 Facial Skin Care 164
Index 166
