Traditional Chinese Hand and Foot Massage
FOREWORDQigong Acupressure therapy is an important branch of traditional Chinese medicine which specializes in using breathing and movement exercises to cultivate health and treat diseases. It contains the accumulated knowledge and clinical experience of many dynasties. The therapeutic techniques of qigong acupressure therapy are simple and easy to learn and practise and do not rely on drugs or medical equipment and does not produce side effects. Qigong acupressure therapy can be used to treat many common diseases: hypertension, coronary heart disease, peptic ulcer, diabetes mellitus, neurasthenia, pulmonary fibrosis and neck, shoulder, lower back and leg pains. It also has produced some exciting results with difficult and complicated diseases such as hemiplegia, paraplegia and cancers.The author of the book began to learn and regularly perform Shaolin internal qigong from his young age; and stemmed from his good spirit to study and work hard and adeptly, he already obtained rich knowledge and experience from clinical practice of qigong acupressure therapy. This book sums up his many years of clinical experience and scientific research, and is an excellent reference manual for healing professionals and amateurs.Guo Wuyivice-president of College for Advanced Chinese QigongOctober 3, 1994
CONTENTS
Foreword
Chapter 1
Qigong Acupressure Therapy Basics
What Is Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Scope and Effects of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Characteristics of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Therapeutic Mechanism of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Healing Applications and Contraindications of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Times and Courses of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
How to Learn and Practise Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Cautions and Comments
Chapter2
Qigong Acupressure Therapy Exercises
Preliminary Exercise
Shaolin Post-Standing
Robust Man Squatting ad Standing-UP
Patting the Dantian
Strengthening the Loins and Tonifying the Kidneys
Slapping with Cinnabar Palm
Taiji Ball
Erlang Immortal Carrying Mount Taishan
Pushing-Up with dragon's Claws
Palm-Pushing with Potential Strength
Boy Worshiping the Buddha
Closing Posture
Chapter 3
Supplemental Qigong Acupressure Therapy Exercises
Weight Control and Calisthenics
Eight Pieces of Brocade Exercise
Eye Healing Techniques
Chapter 4
Basic Qigong Acupressure Therapy Techniques
Pressing
Vibrating
Knocking
Patting
Grasping
Kneading
Push-Rubbing
Rolling
Chapter 5
Location and Healing Applications of Common Acupoints and Clinical Formulae
Concept of Meridians and Acupoints
Courses and Acupoints of the 14 Meridians
Common Acupoints for Qigong Acupressure
Acupoint Formulae for Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Chapter 6
Clinical Practice of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Essentials of Qigong Acupressure Therapy
Therapeutic Methods for Different Syndromes
Qigong Acupressure Therapy on Different Parts of the Body
Qigong Acupressure Therapy on the Head
Qigong Acupressure Therapy on the Neck
Qigong Acupressure Therapy on the Chest and Abdomen
Qigong Acupressure Therapy on the Back and Lumbar Regions
Qigong Acupressure Therapy on the Four Limb Joints
Qigong Acupressure Therapy for Common Diseases
Headaches
Vertigo
Fainting
Asthma
Insomnia
Vomiting
Hiccups
Toothaches
Myopia
Stiff Necks
Periarthritis of the Shoulder
Cervical Spondylopathy
Chest and Rib Pain
Stomachaches
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Heat Stroke
Dysmenorrhea
paralysis
Emission
Impotence
Mastitis
Intestinal Obstructions
Diabetes Mellitus
Lumbago
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Calf Muscle spasms
Rheumatic Arthritis of the Knee Joint
Ankle Injuries
Arm Sprains and Contusions
Lower Limb Sprains and Contusions
Postencephalitis
cerebral Palsy
Hemiplegia
Traumatic Paraplegia
Bed-Wetting (Enuresis)
Infantile Indigestion
Myogenic Torticollis in Children
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