simple yet comprehensive If you don't have any books on alternative therapies get this one. Covers a range of methods including pressure point therapy, reflexology and general health recommendations. I have used it several times (mainly for pain relief) and have found it very effective. Authoritative yet simple. Not really the book for experts in pressure points, unless you were reviewing it to reccommend to patients.
It works - an invaluable book for treating daily problems. I've read many books on acupressure and other forms of pressure point massage but this book, more than any of the others, has had a profound effect on my health and my relationship with the world around me. It's not just a book on how to, but a guide and teaching tool to live life more fully. I urge everyone to read it. It helps.
Clear and concise road map to well-being As a patient of Steve Shimer's I have become I true believer in the power of acupuncture not only because of the relief it has brought from my chronic pain, but because of the general sense of well being I have at the conclusion of each treatment. With this new book, the authors' bring this healing power and sense of well being into the comfort of your home or office, using the techniques of acupressure, reflexology, and shiatsu. I was amazed at the clarity with which the authors were able to express the... more info
Best book in the field Hooray! Finally, a highly trained expert in the field has written a superb book on acupressure that is head-and-shoulders above all other such books in print. This book provides a beautifully written, easy to understand summary of the basics of Chinese medicine, plus a clear, well illustrated guide to acupressure, shiatsu, and reflexology for almost any disease you can think of.
