Table of Contents
Preface 9
1 The Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu
Introduction 13
What Is Jin Shin Jyutsu? 13
The Application of Jin Shin Jyutsu 14
Helpful Hints 16
Relax! 16
Keep Going! 17
Be Patient! 17
The 26 Energy Locks - Gateways to Heaven 19
General Harmonizers 41
The Big Hug - Connecting to the Great Breath of Life 41
The Fingers - Quick Support 43
The Thumb 45
The Index Finger 46
The Middle Finger 47
The Ring Finger 48
The Little Finger 49
The Finger-Toe Flow - A Helper in Time of Need 50
The Main Central Flow - The Source of Life 52
The Supervisor Flows - Letting Go and Regenerating 56
The Mediator Flows - Life Is Movement and Change 58
The Spleen Flow - Personal Sunbed 59
The Stomach Flow - Windscreen Wiper for the Mind 63
The Bladder Flow - Balancer and Protector 68
2 Common Ailments and injuries
Head 73
Eyes 73
Eye Infection 74
How to Improve and Strengthen Your Vision 74
Foreign Objects in the Eye 75
Blocked Tear Ducts 76
Ears 77
Ear Infection 77
Hearing 79
Loss of Hearing 80
Tinnitus 81
Mouth and Teeth 83
Tooth Decay 83
Toothache 84
Gum Issues 84
Root Infection 84
Teeth Grinding 85
Teething 86
Brain 87
Meningitis 87
Stroke 88
Headaches and Migraine 89
Respiratory Tracts 91
Upper Respiratory Tract 91
Cold, Flu, and Fever 91
Head Cold 93
Sinusitis 94
Throat 95
Throat Infection and Hoarseness 95
Lower Respiratory Tract 96
Cough and Bronchitis 96
Coughing Fits 97
Pneumonia 97
Respiratory Issues 98
Sudden Shortness of Breath 99
Digestive Organs 100
Stomach 100
Stomach Pain 100
Nausea and Vomiting 101
Heartburn 101
Appetite and Eating Disorders 102
Intestine 103
Constipation 103
Diarrhea 103
Irritable Bowel 104
Hemorrhoids 105
Parasites 105
Pancreas 106
Liver and Gall Bladder 106
Musculoskeletal System 108
Back and Spine 108
Spinal Disc Issues 110
Muscles 110
Ligaments, Tendons, and joints 112
Joint Inflammation (Arthritis) 113
Joint Abrasion (Osteoarthritis) 114
Hip Joint Arthrosis 114
Bones 115
Broken Bones 115
How to Strengthen Your Bones 115
Skin and Hair 116
Hair Loss 116
Skin Eczema 117
Boils and Abscesses 118
Urinary System 119
Bladder 119
Kidneys 121
Kidney and Bladder Stones 122
Genital Organs 123
Male Genital Organs 123
Testicular Inflammation 123
Prostate 123
Female Genital Organs 124
Menstrual Cramps 124
Inflammation of Ovaries and Cysts 124
Pregnancy and Birth 125
Pregnancy 125
Morning Sickness 125
Fatigue and Exhaustion 125
Preparation for Birth 126
Birth Support 126
The Newborn 128
Breast Infection 129
Allergies 130
Nervous System 133
Neuralgia 133
Muscle Twitching 133
Paralysis 134
Epilepsy 135
Immune System 136
Cardiovascular System 138
Heart Issues 138
Pressure in the Heart Area and Anxiety 138
Rapid Heartbeat 139
Irregular Heartbeat 139
Blood Pressure 140
Circulatory Issues 140
Growths, Tumors, and Edema 142
Injuries and Emergencies 145
Wounds 145
Hematoma 146
Stings, Splinters, and Thorns 146
Burns 147
Concussion and Head Injuries 148
Bone Fractures 149
Bruises 150
Sprains 150
Shock 151
Poisoning 152
Heatstroke and Sunstroke 153
Choking and Shortness of Breath 154
Surgery 155
Travel Sickness 156
Pain 157
Overexertion 157
Mental Stress 158
Fear and Panic 158
Insecurities 160
Nervousness and Jumpiness 161
Stress and Tension 162
Homesickness 162
Jealousy 163
Rage, Anger, and Aggression 164
Depletion and Fatigue 165
Insomnia 165
Epilogue 166
Acknowledgements 167
Further Information 168
Recommended Reading 169
Index 170
About the Author 175