The Busy Person's Guide to Reflexology: Simple Routines for Home, Work, & Travel

by Ann Gillanders

This proven program of five-minute hand and foot massage routines will promote health and reduce stress that is common among active, hard-working business and professional people. Even when flying in a plane or sitting at an office desk, readers can employ many of these treatments and exercises. For men and women immersed in hectic work routines, this guide can be an invaluable tool to help them overcome the pressures of a stress-filled life. Details covered include: How reflexology works; Tips on starting the day with correct food, drink, and morning stretches; Maintaining posture that enhances proper circulation when at work; Finding time in busy schedules for relaxation and recreation; Step-by-step five-minute hand and foot massage routines, and more. Handsome full-color photographs, diagrams of hand and foot positions, and a clearly presented text combine to help readers relieve stress, improve health, and recover lost vitality. Heavily illustrated.

Genres: Nonfiction

143 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2002

Reviews

[Stef · Rating 2 out of 5]

A brief look at reflexology. Some techniques mixed in with practical, holistic wellness advice/common sense. Whether you believe in reflexology or not, there’s really no harm in giving yourself a nice hand or foot massage. The instructional photos are underwhelming — illustrations might’ve been better here.

[Maryann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am currently a reflexology student. I can see myself recomending this book to all of my clients. This book is exactly what it says, a busy persons guide to reflexology. Though it does explain (with amazing photos) how to perform a reflexology session on the feet, the emphasis is on self treatment of the hands. A quick flip through the book will show you what reflexes to work for mentrual cramps, motion sickness, fatigue, headaches, sinusitus, indigestion...the list goes on. It even has helpful hints for what essential oils would be helpful for different ailments. This is a fabulous book for self treatment in between regular reflexology sessions and could potentially make your need for professional treatments less frequent.

[Martha]

hand reflexology technique for migraine is identical to that for Irritable Bowel Syndrome