| Description |
1 online resource (146 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed March 12, 2015). |
| Contents |
Chinese Massage Manual: A comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the healing art of Tui na; Foreword; Introduction; PART ONE The Theory; Ying Yang Theory; Five Elements Theory; Vital Substances; Internal Organs; Causes of Disease; Eight Guiding Principles; Making a Diagnosis; Meridians; Finding Points; 58 Key Points; Moving On; PART TWO The Techniques; What You Will Need; Qi Gong; Gun Fa rolling; Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa one-finger meditation; Rou Fa kneading; Mo Fa round rubbing; Na Fa grasping; Cuo Fa rub rolling; Ca Fa scrubbing; An Fa pressing; Ya Fa suppressing; Tui Fa pushing. |
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Ma Fa wipingJi Fa chopping; Zhen Fa vibrating; Dou Fa shaking; Yao Fa rotating; Ba Shen Fa pulling stretching; An Rou Fa revolving; Pai Fa knocking; Che Fa squeezing tweaking; Nian Fa holding twisting; Related Techniques; Applying What You Have Learned; PART THREE Treating Common Ailments; Common Colds; Headaches; Insomnia; Painful Periods; Diarrhoea; Constipation; Epigastric Pain; Bi Syndrome; Tennis Elbow; Stiff Neck; Lower Back Pain; Sciatica; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Resources and Further reading; Index. |
| Summary |
This comprehensive, introductory book covers the essentials of Chinese massage (Tui na), including the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine, and the 20 basic massage techniques. It also includes treatment advice for 12 common ailments, so that the reader can practice what he or she has learnt to good effect. The book covers:· Instruction on 20 specialized massage techniques· How to locate over 50 points to treat specific problems· How to combine massage with Qi Gong for maximum energy and wellbeing· Step-by-step treatments for common colds, lower back pain. |
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Massage therapy.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Massage.
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Massage therapy. (OCoLC)fst01011499
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Medicine, Chinese. (OCoLC)fst01015214
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| Added Author |
He, Li, author of introduction, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pritchard, Sarah. Chinese massage manual : a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the healing art of Tui na. London ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Singing Dragon, ©2015 144 pages 9780956293008 |
| ISBN |
9780857012173 (electronic book) |
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0857012177 (electronic book) |
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