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Summary: An excellent primer and reference book
Review: I often refer to this book (it goes with me in my bag whether to a party, office or wherever. The information has proved to be very sound. It doesn't cover the diagnostics of TCM, but is a practical guide to working with acupuncture points.
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Summary: 5 minutes to relief!
Review: I opened this book to the page on carpal tunnel syndrome and within 5 minutes of doing one simple exercise, my hand felt better than it had in 4 years! Easy to read format, great layout and very thorough!
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Summary: Clears away my sinus problems!
Review: I was skeptical of acupressure and only bought the book because my massage therapist uses it along with trigger point massage. I took it with me on a recent vacation. On the plane, I found that there were guided procedures to use for sinus problems and another set for earaches. I am always sniffling and my ears always hurt when the plane lands. I followed the procedures and found I could breathe out of my left nostril easily - for the first time in years (without any drugs). Also, my ears did not hurt when the plane landed and I could hear right away. These two things alone are worth the price of the book to me.
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Summary: best book on acupressure massage I've found
Review: I've been somewhat heavily interested and researching about acupressure massage and other bodywork therapies for the past coupe of years and this has been the best book on the practical applications of acupressure for self help purposes I've seen. I've effectively used this book to relieve common ailments such as headaches, eye fatigue, neck stiffness/soreness, shoulder pain, upper and lower bach aches, knee pains, etc... I myself being relatively young and in good health have no serious or chornic illnesses or pain. But I do practise a variety of sport like basketball, gymnastics, and martial arts and have often suffered from soreness and injuries. And this works and definetly helps...but you shouldn't accept a complete gaurantee that this will cure your problems, but it could help. I recommend for sceptics that you try to get this book from the library first, or give it a quick read at a local bookstore. Go through a section that you have problems/pain in and try them out at home. If you like it, buy the book. It can be a great reference and help for everyone.Also, I would like to comment on the review "snakeoil". I have been doing research about Michael Reed Gach and other acupressure instructors/practitioners and the show called movement, and I do relize the scepticism because there are a lot of sham newage quacks out there preacher cures and other bogus message. But acupressure is effective and can work. Many acupoints are small and cannot be effectively used with just the fingers, but most of the basic/major ones can be. Just look at Japanese Shiatsu massage or Chinese Tunia massage. They both use acupoint/acupressure, and most Acupuncturist teach acupressure to their patients to be used between acupuncture sessions. If you actually read and practise some of the instructions in the book, you may have found that they do help relive pain and help with relaxation. The main thing you have to realize is that acupressure is in no way a substitute for medical care from a qualified medical doctor. But it can help.
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Summary: Quackery
Review: If phrases like: "By lightly touching the Third Eye Point, for instance,... you can enhance your inner awareness.... and within a few weeks, you may notice that your intuition will begin to increase," sound reasonable to you, then this book is for you. If your mindset lies somewhere beyond 12th century China, avoid this book like the plague. All the other reviews here indicate that the people who wrote them believe accupressure works. Maybe it does. But, this book does nothing to explain or prove it in scientific terms. Instead, it spouts mystical mumbo-jumbo as cause and effect. If you're in chronic pain, and don't believe in fairy tales, then, instead of this book, I highly recommend "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief" by Clair Davies here on Amazon (ISBN: 1572242507). That book actually uses honest-to-goodness medical research for its recommendations.
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Summary: Quackery
Review: If phrases like: "By lightly touching the Third Eye Point, for instance,... you can enhance your inner awareness.... and within a few weeks, you may notice that your intuition will begin to increase," sound reasonable to you, then this book is for you. If your mindset lies somewhere beyond 12th century China, avoid this book like the plague. All the other reviews here indicate that the people who wrote them believe accupressure works. Maybe it does. But, this book does nothing to explain or prove it in scientific terms. Instead, it spouts mystical mumbo-jumbo as cause and effect. If you're in chronic pain, and don't believe in fairy tales, then, instead of this book, I highly recommend "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief" by Clair Davies here on Amazon (ISBN: 1572242507). That book actually uses honest-to-goodness medical research for its recommendations.
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Summary: Not Bad
Review: Pretty good clinical book. Easy to follow pictures and techniques. Actually works , especially on people who "don't like to take medicines." Gach also has a video called "Acupressure Fundamentals" which he shows not only key acupressure points but also Shiatsu.
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Summary: It works for layman
Review: The book works equally good for layman. The illustrations and instructions are good enough to find potent points. It worked for me.
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Summary: Very User Friendly and Helpful
Review: This is a very useful reference for anyone interested in playing an active part in healing themselves. Just look up your complaint (headache, nausea, etc) and the book provides several points that may help, along with a description of the points, their names and what they are specifically helpful for. The book also provides detailed instructions and photos to help you get the proper position of the points. Very easy to use and understand.
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Summary: Very User Friendly and Helpful
Review: This is a very useful reference for anyone interested in playing an active part in healing themselves. Just look up your complaint (headache, nausea, etc) and the book provides several points that may help, along with a description of the points, their names and what they are specifically helpful for. The book also provides detailed instructions and photos to help you get the proper position of the points. Very easy to use and understand.
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