Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Chapter 1 UnderStanding Hand Reflexology and Acupressure 8
1 Preparation 9
2 Benefits 10
3 Points of Attention 11
4 Techniques for Administration 12
Chapter 2 Acupoints and Reflex Points and Areas in the Hand 16
1 Meridians and Acupoints 17
2 Reflex Points and Areas 21
Chapter 3 Sub-Health Conditions 26
1 Lower Back Pain 27
2 Headache 29
3 Insomnia 31
4 Vertigo 33
5 Shock 35
6 Coma 36
7 Eye Fatigue 38
8 Constipation 40
Chapter 4 Diseases of the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems 42
1 Hypertension 43
2 Hypotension 45
3 Coronary Heart Disease 46
4 Anemia 48
5 Cold 50
6 Pharyngitis 52
7 Chronic Bronchitis 54
8 Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection 56
9 Tuberculosis 58
10 Bronchial Asthma 60
Chapter 5 Neurological and Endocrine Disorders 62
1 Neuralgia 63
2 Neurosis 65
3 Epilepsy 66
4 Cranial Nerve Injuries 68
5 Bipolar Disorder 69
6 Acute Cerebrovascular Disease 71
7 Diabetes 73
8 Hyperthyroidism 74
9 Menopause Syndrome 76
Chapter 6 Diseases of the Digestive System 78
1 Chronic Gastritis 79
2 Gastroptosis 81
3 Peptic Ulcer 82
4 Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers 84
5 Calculus of the Gallbladder 86
6 Cholecystitis 88
7 Enteritis 89
8 Hemorrhoids 91
Chapter 7 Disorders of the Orthopedic and Genitourinary Systems 94
1 Cervical Spondylosis 95
2 Frozen Shoulder 97
3 Lumbar Disc Herniation 99
4 Urinary Stones 100
5 Urinary Tract Infection 102
6 Nephritis 104
7 Prostatitis 106
8 Male Sexual Dysfunction 108
Chapter 8 Gynecological Diseases and Disorders 110
1 Mammary Gland Hyperplasia 111
2 Abnormal Menstruation 113
3 Uterine Fibroids 115
4 Dysmenorrhea 116
5 Female Infertility 118
Chapter 9 Skin Conditions and Diseases of the Nose, Eyes, Throat, and Teeth 120
1 Eczema 121
2 Urticaria 123
3 Acne 125
4 Psoriasis 127
5 Tonsillitis 129
6 Allergic Rhinitis 130
7 Glaucoma 132
8 Cataract 134
9 Acute Conjunctivitis 136
10 Toothache 138
Index 140
