Complete Guide of Self-Massage A Natural Way for Prevention and Treatment through Traditional Chinese Medicine

This book explores acupoint massage, a technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It explains the concept of meridians and collaterals, which are channels connecting the body’ s internal organs to the exterior, facilitating the flow of vital energy (qi) and blood. By introducing the acupoint massage techniques focusing on these channels, the book demonstrates how to achieve balance and promote positive energy, supporting overall health and beauty. Covering a wide range of health conditions, this book offers practical massage techniques to address: *Pain conditions like migraines, toothache, and tennis elbow; *Nerve and spinal issues, including sciatica and lumbar strain; *Chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma; *Menstrual disorders and infertility; *Skin issues like acne, wrinkles, and dark circles; *Fifty other common problems. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, the book provides a comprehensive guide to acupoint massage, allowing readers to apply these techniques for both health and beauty improvements. It emphasizes the importance of natural methods for long-term wellness and prevention.

Guo Changqing is an acupuncture professor, chief physician, and doctoral advisor of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He has released more than thirty research papers and thirty plus professional books, such as Modern Study on Acupuncturology.

Contents Preface Introduction to Meridians, Collaterals and Acupoints 01 Meridians and Collaterals 02 Defining Acupoints (“ Shu Points” ) Chapter Two Acupoint Massage Techniques 01 Pressing 02 Rubbing and Kneading 03 Massaging 04 Clutching 05 Rubbing 06 Pushing 07 Pinching 08 Forceful Pointing 09 Twisting 10 Pulling 11 Clamping Chapter Three How to Find Acupoints Accurately 01 Using Finger-Length Measurement 02 Using Bone-Length Measurement 03 Using Physical Marks of the Body 04 Using Pressing 05 Using Special Postures Chapter Four Acupoint Massage for Health and Beauty 01 Migraine 02 Facial Paralysis 03 Facial Convulsion 04 Facial Nerve Pain 05 Stiff Neck 06 Cervical Spondylosis 07 Myopia 08 Optic Nerve Atrophy 09 Acute Conjunctivitis 10 Tinnitus 11 Toothache 12 Shoulder Periarthritis 13 Shoulder-Neck Fasciitis 14 Waist-Back Pain 15 Acute Lumbar Sprain 16 Lumbar Muscle Strain 17 Sciatica 18 Abdominal Pain and Distension 19 Intercostal Nerve Pain 20 Chronic Diarrhea 21 Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuritis 22 Tennis Elbow 23 Arm Pain 24 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 26 Wrist Joint Sprain 27 Knee Pain 28 Calf Muscle Convulsion 29 Ankle Sprain 30 Achilles Tendinitis 31 Heel Pain 32 Rheumatoid Arthritis 33. Hiccups 34 Nausea and Vomiting 35 Lack of Appetite 36 Stomachalgia 37 Constipation 38 Colds 39 Cough 40 Chronic Bronchial Asthma 41 Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain 42 Palpitation and Anxiety 43 High Blood Pressure 44 Low Blood Pressure 45 Neurasthenia 46 Insomnia 47 Kidney Deficiency and Presenility 48 Diabetes 49 Menstrual Disorder 50 Dysmenorrhea 51 Premenstrual Tension 52 Amenorrhea 53 Chronic Pelvic Inflammation 54 Abnormal Leucorrhea 55 Vulva Itching 56 Hyperplasia of the Mammary Glands 57 Female Infertility 58 Dark Circles 59 Eye Pouch 60 Fishtail Lines 61 Acne 62 Rough and Dull Skin Index