INDEX

 

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abdominal massage 123–7

abdominal pain 31, 37, 43, 44, 47, 57, 144

acute conditions 17

ankle pain 31, 32, 35, 47, 53, 142

arm massage 88–97

arm pain 37, 51, 89

ashi points 24, 25, 137

asthma 49, 50, 54, 57, 143

babies and young children 12, 136, 147

back massage 99–105

back pain 26, 138

     see also lower back pain

big toe pain 142

bladder meridian 26, 53, 56–7 , 99, 119, 132, 146, 148, 151

    BL 1 (Jingmeng) 25, 56 , 129

    BL 2 (Zanzhu) 56 , 129, 146, 147, 150

    BL 10 (Tianzhu) 25, 56, 57 , 85, 87, 133, 138, 150

    BL 11 (Dashu; bone) 26, 56, 57 , 85, 99, 138, 143, 146, 155

    BL 12 26, 85, 99, 143, 146

    BL 13 (Feishu; lung point) 56, 57 , 85, 99, 143, 146

    BL 14 (Jueyinshu; pericardium point) 56, 57 , 85, 99, 145

    BL 15 (Xinshu; heart point) 56, 57 , 85, 99, 145

    BL 17 (Geshu; blood point) 26, 56, 57 , 99

    BL 18 (Ganshu; liver point) 56, 57 , 99

    BL 19 (Danshu; gall bladder point) 26, 56, 57 , 99

    BL 20 (Pishu; spleen point) 25, 56, 57 , 99, 143, 144

    BL 21 (Weishu; stomach point) 26, 56, 57, 99, 143, 144

    BL 22 (Sanjiaoshu; sanjiao point) 56, 57, 99, 139

    BL 23 (Shenshu; kidney point) 25, 56, 57, 99, 102, 139, 140, 143, 145, 150, 151, 155

    BL 24 (Qihaishu) 56, 57 , 99, 139, 140

    BL 25 (Dachangshu; large intestine point) 56, 57 , 99, 139, 140, 143, 144, 155

    BL 26 (Ganyuanshu) 56, 57 , 99, 139, 140, 150, 155

    BL 27 (Xiaochangshu; small intestine point) 56, 57 , 99, 139

    BL 28 (Pangguangshu; bladder point) 26, 56, 57 , 99, 139 142

    BL 40 (Weizhong) 56, 57 , 107, 139, 140, 142

    BL 54 (Zhibian) 56, 57, 99, 108, 139, 140

    BL 57 (Chengshan) 56, 57, 107, 139, 140, 142

    BL 60 (Kunlun) 25, 56, 57, 107, 138, 139, 140, 142, 144

bladder organ 53

blood 16, 19

blood flow 13

body fluids 16, 17, 19, 48

BODYHARMONICS® 7, 157

bones 155

bruising 137

buttocks 99–105, 107–13

caution 9, 12–13, 62

chafing techniques 69

chest massage 123–7

Chinese rolling 68

chronic conditions 17, 137, 138–42

clothing 13, 82

collaterals 27

constipation 37, 43, 47, 49, 143

    treatment 124, 143

consulting a doctor 13

contraindications 9, 12–13, 62

cun measurement 24, 25, 153

cupping technique 71

depression 12, 29, 31, 37

diarrhoea 43, 47, 49, 57, 143

    treatment 143

disease, origins of 18

dizziness/fainting 30, 31, 35, 59

du meridian 29, 59 , 97

    DU 1 (Changqiang) 59

    DU 3 (Yaoyangguan) 29, 59

    DU 4 (Mingmen) 29, 59

    DU 14 (Dazhui) 29, 59

    DU 20 (Baihui) 29, 59 , 129, 144, 145, 150

    DU 26 (Renzhong) 29, 59 , 129

ear problems 31, 35, 37, 41

earth element 20, 42–7

elbow pain 28, 37, 38, 39, 41, 140–1

emotions 12, 18, 30, 32, 57, 136

    blocked 13

epilepsy 35, 40, 54, 59

extension and flexion techniques 74

eye problems 25, 37, 53, 146

facial massage 129–33

facial paralysis 41, 47 58, 92

fire element 20, 36–41

Five Elements 20–1, 27

flu/colds/coughs 28, 35, 49, 50, 54, 57, 58, 92

foot massage 107–13, 115–21

foot meridians 27, 28, 29

frozen shoulder 75, 92, 140

fu organs 18, 19

gall bladder meridian 28, 31, 34–5 , 87, 99, 132

    GB 1 (Tongziliao) 34, 35 , 129, 146

    GB 2 (Tinghui) 34, 35 , 129, 146

    GB 8 (Shuaigu) 28, 34, 35 , 130, 132, 144, 146, 150

    GB 12 (Wangu) 34, 35 , 85, 129, 138, 146

    GB 13 (Benshen) 34, 35 , 129, 130, 146, 150

    GB 14 (Yangbai) 34, 35 , 129, 130, 144, 146, 150

    GB 20 (Fengchi) 28, 34, 35 , 85, 87, 133, 138, 144, 145, 146, 150

    GB 21 (Jianjing) 28, 34, 35 , 67, 85, 87, 138, 140, 144, 146, 150

    GB 24 (Riyue) 34, 35 , 123

    GB 25 (Jingmen) 34, 35

    GB 29 (Juliao) 34, 35 , 99, 140

    GB 30 (Huantiao) 34, 35 , 99, 108, 139, 140, 150, 151

    GB 31 (Fengshi) 34, 35 , 107, 140

    GB 34 (Yanglingquan) 28, 34, 35 , 110, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 150

    GB 39 (Xuanzhong) 34, 35 , 107, 110, 138, 140, 142

    GB 40 (Qiuxu) 34, 35 , 107, 112, 121, 140, 142

    GB 43 (Xiaxi) 34, 35, 146

gall bladder organ 20, 31

golfer’s elbow 140–1

 

hacking technique 71

hand massage 88–97

hand meridians 27, 29

hay fever 146

head massage 129–33

headaches 31, 32, 35, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51, 57, 59, 144

    treatment 28, 144

hearing problems 146

heart meridian 37, 38

    H 3 (Shaohai) 38 , 89, 93, 141

    H 7 (Shenmen) 38 , 89, 141, 145, 146

heart organ 19, 36–7 , 57

heart palpitations 36, 37, 38, 40, 57, 58, 145

high blood pressure (hypertension) 30, 35, 145

hip massage 99–105, 110, 117, 118–20

hip pain 31, 43

infertility 145

influential points 26

insomnia 12, 20, 37, 38, 53, 129, 145

irritable bowel syndrome 126, 144

 

jing 16, 19

joint manipulation techniques 13, 72–9

 

kidney meridian 53, 54–5

    K 1 (Yongquan) 54 , 55, 107, 113, 145, 150

    K 3 (Taixi) 54 , 55, 107, 115, 139, 142, 145, 150

    K 6 (Zhaohai) 54 , 55, 107, 142, 150

    K 7 (Fuliu) 54 , 55, 107, 115, 145

    K 10 (Yingu) 54 , 55, 107, 115, 123, 142

    K 13 (Qixue) 54 , 55, 123, 139

    K 16 (Huangshu) 143

    K 25 (Shencang) 54 , 55, 123

    K 27 (Shufu) 54 , 55, 123

kidney organ 16, 18, 52–3

kneading techniques 12, 24, 63–7

knee problems 28, 31, 32, 43, 44, 47, 141–2

large intestine meridian 25, 28, 49, 51

    LI 4 (Hegu) 51 , 62, 89, 94, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 150

    LI 5 (Yangqi) 51 , 141

    LI 10 (Shousanli) 51 , 89, 141, 144

    LI 11 (Quchi) 51 , 89, 93, 138, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 150

    LI 14 (Binao) 51 , 89, 140

    LI 15 (Jianyu) 51 , 89, 91, 140, 150

    LI 20 (Yingxiang) 24–5, 27, 51

large intestine organ 18, 49

leg massage 107–13, 115–21

lifestyle advice 136

liver meridian 28, 31, 32–3

    LIV 2 (Xingjian) 31, 32 , 33

    LIV 3 (Taichong) 32 , 33, 107, 115, 121, 143, 144, 145, 146, 150

    LIV 4 (Zhongfeng) 32 , 33, 142

    LIV 5 (Ligou) 32 , 33, 115

    LIV 7 (Xiguan) 31, 32 , 33

    LIV 8 (Ququan) 31, 32 , 33, 115

    LIV 13 (Zhangmen) 32 , 33, 43, 123

    LIV 14 (Qimen) 31, 32 , 33, 123

liver organ 18, 20, 30–1

lower back pain 25, 29, 53, 54, 138–9

lumbago 57, 117

lung meridian 28, 49, 50 , 90, 91

    LU 1 (Zhongfu) 27, 28, 50 , 89, 123, 143, 146, 151

    LU 2 (Yunmen) 50 , 123, 143, 146, 151

    LU 5 (Chize) 28, 50 , 89, 93, 140, 141, 143, 146

    LU 7 (Lieque) 28, 50 , 89, 138, 141, 143, 146

    LU 9 (Taiyuan) 50 , 89, 141, 143, 150

    LU 10 (Yuji) 25, 28, 50 , 63, 89, 141, 142

    LU 11 (Shaoshang) 50 , 63, 89, 150

lung organ 16, 18, 48–9

meigong 147

menstrual problems 30, 42, 43, 44

meridians 11, 13, 18, 19, 22–59

    abbreviations 19

    extraordinary meridians 29

    see also qi-points metal element 20, 48–51

migraine 31, 35, 37, 41, 121, 144

mu points 26

muscles 13, 24, 25, 30, 35, 39, 42, 154

nausea and sickness 37, 40, 43

neck massage 84–7, 129–33

neck pain 31, 37, 53, 138

Nei Ching 10

neibagua 147

neuralgia 41, 51

nose, blocked or runny 25, 146

oedema 43, 53, 62

pain 7, 12, 13, 18, 24, 25, 136

    see also specific types of pain

percussion techniques 70–1

pericardium 19

pericardium meridian 37, 40

    P 3 (Quze) 37, 40 , 141

    P 6 (Neiguan) 40 , 89, 93, 143, 144, 145,146

    P 7 (Daling) 40 , 89, 141, 145, 146

    P 8 (Laogong) 40 , 89, 143, 145, 146, 147

pericardium organ 19, 37

plucking technique 67

pregnancy 9, 62

premenstrual tension 145

preparation for treatment 13, 82

pressing techniques 24, 77–8

pressure, applying 13, 62

prostate gland, enlarged 145

pummelling technique 71

    self-pummelling 151

qi 11, 16, 18, 19, 22

qi-flow 11, 12, 13, 24, 26, 27, 28, 136

qi-points 12, 13, 16, 18, 24–6 , 27, 29

    back shu qi-points 26

    Chinese names 24–5

    finding 24, 148

    front mu qi-points 26

    local and distal 25

ren meridian 29, 58

    R 3 (Zhongji) 29, 58 , 123, 145

    R 4 (Guanyuan) 29, 58 , 123, 124, 139, 143, 144, 145, 150

    R 5 (Shimen) 37, 58 , 123

    R 6 (Qihai) 29, 58 , 123, 143, 144, 145, 150

    R 10 (Xiawan) 29, 58 , 123, 144, 150

    R 12 (Zhongwan) 26, 58

    R 14 (Juque) 29, 58 , 123

    R 17 (Tanzhong) 29, 58 , 123, 143, 150

    R 22 (Tiantu) 29, 58

repetitive strain injuries 38, 49, 141

restlessness 12, 38, 40, 147

rolling techniques 68–9

rotation techniques 75–6

rubbing techniques 69–70

safety see caution

sanjiao meridian 37, 41

    SJ 3 (Zhongzhu) 41 , 89, 138, 140, 144, 150

    SJ 5 (Waiguan) 25, 41 , 89, 93, 138, 140, 144, 150

    SJ 10 (Tianjing) 41 , 89, 140

    SJ 14 (Jianliao) 25, 41 , 89, 91, 140, 150

    SJ 15 (Tianliao) 41 , 138, 140

    SJ 17 (Yifeng) 41 , 129, 150

    SJ 23 (Sizhukong) 41 , 146, 150

sanjiao organ 10, 37

sciatica 35, 57, 139–40

self-treatment, daily 150–1

shaking techniques 72–3

shen 16, 19, 36

Shiatsu 12

shoulder pain 25, 28, 31, 37, 39, 41, 49, 140

    treatment 84–7, 88–97, 140

shu points 26, 99, 166

sinusitis 51, 146

skin conditions 48, 57, 62

sleep problems 12, 20, 37, 38, 43, 53, 129, 145

small intestine meridian 27, 37, 39

    SI 3 (Houxi) 25, 39 , 89, 138, 140, 141

    SI 8 (Xiaohai) 39 , 89, 141

    SI 9 (Jianzhen) 39 , 85, 89, 140

    SI 10 (Naoshu) 39 , 85, 89, 140

    SI 11 (Tianzong) 25, 39 , 85, 140

    SI 12 (Bingfeng) 39 , 85, 140

    SI 13 (Quyuan) 39 , 85, 138, 140

    SI 14 (Jianwaishu) 39 , 85, 138, 140

    SI 15 (Jianzhonshu) 39 , 85, 138

    SI 19 (Tianggong) 39 , 129, 146, 150

small intestine organ 18, 37

soft tissue techniques 13, 62–71

spleen meridian 28, 43, 44–5

    SP 3 (Taibai) 44 , 45, 115, 150

    SP 4 (Kungsun) 44 , 45, 107, 115, 142, 150

    SP 6 (Sanyinjiao) 44 , 45, 62, 107, 115, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 150

    SP 8 (Diji) 44 , 107, 115

    SP 9 (Yinlingquan) 44 , 45, 107, 115, 141, 142, 143, 150

    SP 10 (Xuehai) 44 , 45, 107, 115, 142

    SP 15 (Daheng) 44 , 45, 123, 143, 144, 150

    SP 21 (Dabao) 44 , 45

spleen organ 16, 18, 20, 42

sports injuries 136–7, 138–42

sprains 35, 136

squeezing techniques 12, 65

stomach ache 43

stomach meridian 43, 46–7 , 125

    ST 3 (Juliao) 46, 47 , 129

    ST 6 (Jiache) 46, 47 , 129

    ST 7 (Xiaguan) 25, 46, 47 , 129, 146

    ST 8 (Touwei) 46, 47 , 144

    ST 21 (Liangmen) 46, 47 , 123

    ST 25 (Tianshu) 46, 47 , 123, 143, 144, 145, 150

    ST 29 (Guilai) 46, 47 , 123, 145

    ST 31 (Biguan) 46, 47 , 107, 115, 140

    ST 34 (Liangqui) 46, 47 , 107, 115, 140, 142

    ST 35 (Dubi) 46, 47 , 107, 115, 116, 142

    ST 36 (Zusanli) 25, 46, 47 , 107, 115, 140, 142, 143, 144, 145, 150

    ST 40 (Fenglong) 46, 47

    ST 41 (Jiexi) 46, 47

    ST 44 (Neiting) 25, 46, 47

stomach organ 18, 43

stress, emotional 136, 145–6

stretching techniques 77–9

stroking techniques 147

taiyang points 129, 130

tennis elbow 49, 140–1

Three Treasures 16

thumb pain 49, 141

thumb rocking technique 66 toothache 25, 43, 47, 49

traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) 10, 12, 13, 14–21, 82

Tui Na 7, 9, 10, 11, 12–13

    in adolescence 148

    daily self-treatment 150–1

    diagnosis 18

    everyday Tui Na 134–49 for infants 12, 136, 147

    in later years 149 techniques 60–79

    when not to use 9, 12–13, 62

    whole-body routine 9, 13, 80–133

urinary problems 53

vibration technique 67

vomiting 31, 37, 40, 58, 143, 144

water element 20, 52–7

Western medicine 7, 16

whiplash 138

whole-body routine 9, 13, 80–133

wood element 20, 30–5

wrist pain 37, 49, 141

yang 17, 18, 19

meridians 19, 27, 29

organs 19

yin 17, 18, 19

meridians 10, 27, 29

organs 19

yintang points 129, 131

yuan qi 16

 

zang organs 18

zang-fu 18–19, 20

 

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