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Book Review: The Acupressure Atlas

Written by Be ard C. Kolster, Astrid Waskowiak

Topic: AcupuncturePublished March 12, 2008
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This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official Guide to Acupressure.nnAcupressure Atlas, by Bernard C. Kolster, Astrid Waskowiak, is a valuable resource for people interested in Acupressure, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

nBook Description

nA fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide to acupressurenn• Provides acupressure treatments tailored for a wide variety of health disorders, including back pain, heart and circulatory problems, and even the common coldnn• Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color for self-treatment or treatment of a partnernn• A simultaneous hardcover and paperback releasennTrouble sleeping, sensitive stomach, headaches, joint problems, allergies: Sensory ailments such as these have been steadily increasing in Western countries for decades. Acupressure--massage along the body’s meridians in accordance with traditional Chinese medicine--can effectively prevent and treat all of these disorders, and more. The Acupressure Atlas is a fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide that demonstrates how acupressure techniques activate and accelerate the body’s self-healing powers to alleviate many health problems, including even the common cold. Acupressure confers a holistic health benefit that prevents disorder from arising by harmonizing and balancing the body’s energies. It is particularly suited to self-treatment, the treatment of a partner, and especially the treatment of children. Along with an introduction to the origins and principles of traditional Chinese medicine, The Acupressure Atlas provides the most important basic techniques as well as step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full color, of the practical and specific information needed to put the healing techniques of acupressure at your fingertips.nn n

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n This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. The Official Guide to Acupressure is Michael Blate. Author, lecturer and natural health educator, Michael Blate has spent most of his life researching and sharing acupressure and other "self-health" methods and traditional spiritual teachings from around the world. Michael has a special gift for presenting complex teachings in a straightforward, practical and easy-to-use format. n n

Additional Resources covering Acupressure can be found at: Website Directory for Acupressure Articles on Acupressure Products for Acupressure Discussion Board Michael Blate, the Official Guide To Acupressure

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