Practical Chinese Massage Therapy with Illustrations Language: English Pubishing Date: 2012 Pages: 353 Size: 16 K The book is terse and concise. The massage techniques adopted in the treatment are demonstrated with simple diagrams instead of words, so readers can learn it with ease. The diagrams of massage techniques are separately used for each indication and independently laid out for other indications; thus, readers can get twice the result with half the effort. With the growing understanding of traditional Chinese medicine in the West, its undeniable efficacy is beginning to catch the attention of people all over the world. In order to provide Western readers with a clearer understanding of this exotic ancient flower of traditional Chinese medicine, this book presents over twenty clinical cases of diseases which can be effectively treated through the use of massage therapy, It also introduces sixty-one massage techniques for relief from fatigue in different body parts, for keeping fit and for adjuvant treatment. All of this is accompanied by detailed illustrations, which make the book invaluable and convenient for both learners and practitioners of Chinese massage therapy. Content: Part One: Chinese Massage for Illnesses Chronic Gastritis Gastrointestinal Neurosis Cervical Spondylopathy Sprain of Neck Scapulohumeral Periarthritis Cubital Soft Tissue Contusion Thoracic Soft Tissue Contusion Lumbar Muscle Strain Acute Lumbar Sprain Sciatica Triceps Muscle and Achilles Tendon Sprain Sprain of Ankle Infantile Abdominal Pain Infantile Diarrhea Infantile Night Crying Infantile Malnutrition Dysmenorrhea Chronic Pelvic Inflammation Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. Chronic Rhinitis Part Two: Chinese Massage for Fitness Relief from Fatigue in Different Body Parts- Eye strain In the neck In the shoulder In the waist Ache all over Keeping Fit Head massage Ear region massage Neck massage Hand and arm massage Foot and leg massage Keeping a sound mind and improving intelligence (alleviate hypomnesis) Relieving uneasiness of the mind and body tranquilization (alleviate chest pain and nervousness) Nourishing and protecting the liver (reduce restlessness and irritability) Strengthening the spleen and stomach (treat anorexia and abdominal distention) Improving the function of the lung to supplement qi (alleviate chest tightness and shortness of breath) Invigorating the kidney and replenishing vital essence (treat lassitude in loin and knees) Improving one's looks by nourishing the face Enlarging breasts Reducing weight Adjuvant Treatment Cold and headache Cough Sore throat Pharyngitis Stiffneck Insomnia Menopausal syndrome (flush, palpitation, and restlessness). Belching Constipation Chronic diarrhea Hyperlipemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension Appendix 1: Bone-Length Measurement Appendix 2: Commonly Used Points