Description
Mildred Carter's reflexology techniques have helped millions of people all over the world live happy, healthy lives, gloriously free of pain and discomfort. Simple, safe, and effective, her time-tested methods of rubbing, pressing, stroking, and massaging away illness provide blessed relief from dozens of aliments. Now, you too can join over 550,000 readers who have already benefited from Mrs. Carter's natural way to good health in Healing Yourself with Foot Reflexology. Revised and updated with seven completely new chapters and over 100 illustrations, this easy-to-use guide reveals how you can utilize simple foot reflex massage techniques to achieve quick, natural relief from such common ailments as: · Arthritis · Back pain · Bronchitis · Eye problems · Fatigue · Heart problems · Leg cramps · Menopause problems · Prostate problems · Sciatica · Sore throat · Stress · Ulcers · And many more! Dozens of helpful charts and line drawings pinpoint the strategic reflex points in the foot that connect to the heart, the major organs, the glands, and the nervous system, and show you, step by step, how to employ foot reflexology to both relieve specific illnesses as well as boost your general health and vitality. Read remarkable case histories of men and women who eliminated their pain and suffering with the help of Mrs. Carter's natural science techniques. As thousands of satisfied people can attest, the powerful healing forces of reflex therapy will put you on the road to renewed health, vigor, and youthfulness!… (more)
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Acknowledgment
Foreword
What this book can do for ur
1 How reflexology works
Healing forces released through reflexology
Reflexology usable by anyone
2 Guide to reflexology charts for the body
Explanation of chart 1, 2, 3, 4
Summary of charts
3 The benefitsof reflex massage
Electrical nature of
Why early man was healthier
Author's husband struck with heart atttack
How author reclaimed youthfulnes
Limitless applications of reflexology-Kidneys, ovaries, and hemorrhoids healed; Epileptic seizures; From heart weakness to rejuvenation; Reflexology benefits for older people; Cataracts of the eyes; Female disorders; Reflexology for pets
4 Effective reflex massage techniques
The ideal envionment
Length of reflexology treatment
Location of reflexes
How to locate reflexes
Palm reflexes
Reflex remote control
Basic points to bear in mind
European methods vs. reflexology massage-Scars as a source of body disturbance
5 Reflex massage of the toes
Finding the pituitary reflex-Pineal gland; Further techniques with the big toe
Throat and tonsil reflexes-Case of sore throat healed
Headaches and eye weakness
Reflexes of the eyes
Ear reflexes
Sinus reflexes
6 Reflex techniques for the spine
Relief of back tensions or pain
Reflexes for full length of spine
Case histories of spinal healings-The author's experience
Unlimited massage time for the back-Case history of a serious back situation and its healing
7 Massage of thyroid gland reflexes
The importance of the thyroid
Reflexes of the parathyroids
8 Reflexes to lungs and bronchial tubes
Colds
9 How to handle stomach reflexes
Stomach reflex techniques
How to cope with ulcers-Reported reflexology healings of ulcers
10 Reflexes to adrenal glands andkidneys
A special technique
How the kidneys affect various body parts
11 Reflexes to pancreas and spleen
A special reflex technique
Warning for diabetics
Reflex for the speen-Anemic conditions
Cause of anemia
12 How to handle reflexes for the liver
Warnings about a sluggish liver
How to cope with gallbladder conditions
Case history of chronic fatigue overcome
13 Conditioning reflexes for the heart
Relaxation with reflexology
Some causes of death from heart trouble
Cases of recoveries from heart trouble-Case history of heart and stress conditions eased
14 Solar plexus reflexes
Special technique
Massaging the diaphragm reflex
15 Reflexing the appendix and ileocecal valve
Proper reflex techniques
Reported recoveries from appendicitis
The important ileocecal valve
A case of food allergy healed
Case history of a sinus condition healed
16 Reflexes in the small intestine
Special reflex techniques
17 Reflexes to the colon
How the colon works
Colon reflex techniques-Varicose veins
18 Reflex to the bladder
Techniques for bladder reflex
Bladder disorders helped-Case history of bladder trouble healed
19 Reflexes to sex glands and organs
Special techniques-reflexes on both feet; Sex organ reflex techniques
Sex gland functions
20 Reflex es to prostrate gland
Functions of the prostate gland
Benefits of prostate reflex condioning
Special prostate reflex technique
Prostate trouble gives no advance publicity
Cases of prostate healing-How a stubborn case of "prostate" was healed
21 Reflex relief for hemorrhoids
Reflex techniques-Massaging the cord
22 Reflex to the sciatic nerve
Reflex techniques
Sciatic nerve pointers
Working up to the knee area
An additional reflex from the back
Reflex area back of ankle
A case of sciatic heaing
23 Reflex to condition the lymph glands
What lymph glnds do
24 How to condition reflexes for general rejuvenation
Male and female hormones
How to make reflexology your rejuvenator
A case of "hot flashes" healed-How the reflexes worked to rejvenate; A case of senility helped
25 How reflexology helps healthof al glands
?The glnads as watchdogsof th body-What tirednessindicates
The seven endocrine gland watchdogs
The rewards of harmonizing yur gland acitvities-Pituitary gland; Pineal gland; Thyroid gland; Parathyroid glands; Thymus gland; Adrenal glands; Gonads
Case histories of arthritis healed
26 Reflex tonics for ovecoming fatigue
The busy house-The pituitary; The adrenals; Sex glands; Conditioning the spleen
Final brushups
Consider the family-restoring the bread winner's energies
What to do for exhausing shopping trips
A case history of overcoming shopping exhaustion
Quick energy pickup for travel exhaustion
Reflexology tips when traveling with the family
Reflexology for campers-Heart attacks while out in the field
Reflexology for leg cramps
Hot weather fatigue
27 How to have more "go power" with reflexology
How to get started for the day
Reflexology, the natural primer
Why the whole body must be reflexed
How reflexology revitalizes all of you
28 How mental health can be improved with reflexology
The rule of relaxation for mental health
Reflex massage for mental benefits
How to improve your dispositon
Reflexology break vs. coffee break-The disposition of the male
Extreme mental cases helped
A case of cerebral palsy helped
Overcoming mental depression-A case of depression healed
User reviews
Various organs, nerves and glands of the body are connected with certain 'reflex areas' on the bottoms of the feet, soles, toes and ankles. Reflexology can improve general health, provide resistance to illnesses, help heal chronic conditions, and relieve physical and mental tensions.
The charts in the book are thorough. The explanation of the reflexes and how to locate and massage them is done very well. There is also a section on palm reflexes.