Original Works of Eunice D. Ingham: Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology/Stories the Feet Have Told Thru Reflexology

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Summary: Stories The Feet Can Tell
Review: Even thought this book was originally copywrited in 1938 it remains a classic in the field. The photographs and diagrams are excellent. Every part of the body is covered, in terms of how foot massage [or reflexology] may help alleviate pain and illness. The author has some very moving stories of how people with seeming impossible injuries or illnesses were helped by these techniques. This is an excellent little book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recomment it.

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Summary: Excellent diagrams/photos
Review: This was the 1st book I'd read on Reflexology. It is included in Naturopathy courses. It's part textbook part mythology. The diagrams and photographs are extremely helpful if you wish to try out Reflexology. There is much information concerning techniques to be used for specific ailments. But this volume is actually two books stapled together. They are not integrated at all. In addition, it's not easy to follow. It also includes quite a few assertions that seem a bit far-fetched (to say the least). The author is obviously not a scientist or even a student of science. I definitely think that so-called scientists has overlooked many potential means of alleviating suffering. A true scientist is open minded and doesn't pre-judge. Nevertheless, science is indispensible to understanding alternative methods of medicine and related disciplines. This is NOT a rigorous book. It's virtue lies in its prior and future application. Thus, it has some scientific basis because it primarily relies upon empiricism. The theory, however, seems a bit off-the-wall and requires verification. Still, just because we don't know why, doesn't mean something won't work. Give it a try yourself! It also contributed a quote for my collection: "Not all the water in the seven seas can sink a ship unless it gets inside." by Dr. Fosdick. Good luck!

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This was the first book I read when I started my reflexology training. It is inspiring as well as uplifting. Imagine how such an ancient technique can still be so helpful to a person's health in this day and age of allopathic medicine! I recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject.