Reflexology by Crane, Beryl -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Foreword Preface

What is reflexology? Aims of this book and how to use it

1 A brief history of reflexology

Egyptian origins Chinese origins The history of the zone concept

2 A holistic approach to medicine

The concept of holistic medicine Theories and philosophies What is energy? How the nervous system works Meridians and nerves The zones and the divisions of the feet and hands Western medicine and complementary medicine working together

3 Basics of consultation and diagnosis

The fundamentals of good practice Clinical Observation Questioning Listening The case history Diagnosis Recommending treatment Support and care for the client

4 Basics of the reflexology treatment session

5 The feet

Anatomy and biomechanics of the foot Observation and analysis The systems of the body and their respective zones on the feet Treatment procedure Foot exercises

6 The hands

History and theory of hand treatment Anatomy and physiology Observation and analysis Disorders Treatment procedure Hand exercises

7 The ear, face and head

The Ear The face and head

8 A-Z of disorders of the body

How to use this chapter

9 Disorders of the skin: a practical application of reflexology

Anatomy and physiology Disorders Analysis and treatment Skin care routine

10 Stress

What is stress? Physiology of stress Stress as a cause of illness Physical and mental indicators of stress The role of reflexology in stress Simple stress management techniques

11 Natural nutrition

What is nutrition? Components of a good diet Additives A healthy lifestyle What is an allergy? Disorders where diet and reflexology work together

12 The reflexology practice

Setting up a practice Ethics Professionalism Making an introductory presentation to an audience

Appendices

Appendix I Statutory support systems Appendix II First aid in the treatment room Appendix III Complementary therapies that may assist reflexology Appendix IV Astrology and health Appendix V Some questions that students may be asked in an examination Appendix VI Useful addresses

Glossary Index Plates Acknowledgements About the Author Copyright About the Publisher