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Facial Reflexology: A Self-Care Manual
The first book to present the innovative Vietnamese method of facial reflexology
• Includes simple pressure-point massage instructions that can be self-administered and that provide immediate results
• Fully illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams of 57 facial pressure points and their correspondences within the body
It is possible to rub certain zones of your face to relieve a backache or the beginnings of a migraine. It is likewise possible to stop a common cold from developing in less than a minute. Facial reflexology, one of the simplest and most effective healthcare methods, provides rapid relief for many of these common ailments. Developed in 1980 by Vietnamese doctors in Ho Chi Minh City as a less invasive alternative to facial acupuncture, facial reflexology uses healing principles based on the I Ching and Buddhist teachings. The therapy is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner with immediate results and is also a valuable tool for healthcare professionals.
In Facial Reflexology Marie-France Muller introduces this healing practice to the English-speaking world for the first time. She describes the mechanics of facial reflexology--facial diagnosis, facial pressure points, reflex zones, massage and pressure techniques--and provides healing routines both for treating acute ailments and maintaining overall good health. Included is an extensive dictionary of more than 200 common ailments, accompanied by therapeutic instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams of the points to be stimulated, for complaints such as indigestion, asthma, pinched nerves, fatigue, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraines, high blood pressure, sprains, pulled muscles, and even the common cold.
• Includes simple pressure-point massage instructions that can be self-administered and that provide immediate results
• Fully illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams of 57 facial pressure points and their correspondences within the body
It is possible to rub certain zones of your face to relieve a backache or the beginnings of a migraine. It is likewise possible to stop a common cold from developing in less than a minute. Facial reflexology, one of the simplest and most effective healthcare methods, provides rapid relief for many of these common ailments. Developed in 1980 by Vietnamese doctors in Ho Chi Minh City as a less invasive alternative to facial acupuncture, facial reflexology uses healing principles based on the I Ching and Buddhist teachings. The therapy is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner with immediate results and is also a valuable tool for healthcare professionals.
In Facial Reflexology Marie-France Muller introduces this healing practice to the English-speaking world for the first time. She describes the mechanics of facial reflexology--facial diagnosis, facial pressure points, reflex zones, massage and pressure techniques--and provides healing routines both for treating acute ailments and maintaining overall good health. Included is an extensive dictionary of more than 200 common ailments, accompanied by therapeutic instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams of the points to be stimulated, for complaints such as indigestion, asthma, pinched nerves, fatigue, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraines, high blood pressure, sprains, pulled muscles, and even the common cold.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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January 11, 2023
Very interesting. It really makes me want to learn and practice! Easy to read and to follow instructions.
April 12, 2025
Title in German:
Die Kunst der fernöstlichen Gesichtsmassage
The author describes the vietnamese method of facial reflexology. Many illustrations show where to find the pressure points although I still found them sometimes despite the pictures hard to find. There are treatment suggestion for many common ailments in alphabetical order and their respective points also shown in a facial diagram.
It´s a very interesting book and worth a try to help to maintain your health.
Die Kunst der fernöstlichen Gesichtsmassage
The author describes the vietnamese method of facial reflexology. Many illustrations show where to find the pressure points although I still found them sometimes despite the pictures hard to find. There are treatment suggestion for many common ailments in alphabetical order and their respective points also shown in a facial diagram.
It´s a very interesting book and worth a try to help to maintain your health.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews