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"A complete, do-it-yourself, easy to understand guide to foot reflexology. Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology tells you everything you need to know to stimulate reflexes in the feet to bring about relaxation in corresponding parts of the body. It describes and illustrates, the application of fundamental reflexology techniques and shows how to combine them into an organized, highly effective plan for yourself and others. Written for both the layperson and the practicing reflexologist."

"Foot Reflexology is based on paths of energy which run from the head to the feet in more or less parallel lines. On these paths there are a number of places where treatment can influence the entire organism. On the foot these places form the starting point for foot reflexolofy massage, which has recently become much more widely accepted and is becoming increasingly accepted by the established medical profession. Author, Astrid Goosemann provides some clear insights into foot reflexology therapy in this short book. She places it in a context of tradition and, by approaching it from various angles, she provides a picture of the patients physical condition. She describes the techniques used in the massage and various responses which might occur during treatment. The position of the reflexes are clearly shown in a series of photographs. The projection areas of the foot are then described again in a separate chapter, and the book concludes with an alphabetical list of a number of common ailments and their treatment."

"A consumers' guide to complementary medicine which features over 70 of the most widely used therapies and provides advice on the best options for treating more than 200 common health problems. Each therapy is evaluated and explained, with information on how it works, what to expect at a consultation, and self-help techniques."

"Written by a health journalist who is also an experienced alternative medicine user, this book thoroughly guide readers through all the alternative medicine options. Includes a glossary and checklists."

"Written by a health journalist who is also an experienced alternative medicine user, this book thoroughly guide readers through all the alternative medicine options. Includes a glossary and checklists."

"The world of alternative medicine can be an intimidating and confusing place - so many different types of practices all claiming success for improved health. The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine is an easy-to-follow comprehensive resource for therapies as diverse as Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, massage, biofeedback, dream study, herbal remedies, meditation, Ayuredic medicine, homeopathy, yoga, prayer, and much more.Written in easy to understand language, the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine guides readers through the hype to the heart of alternative therapy, explaining how to find a qualified practitioner, how diagnoses are made in each field, and what treatments work best for which ailments. The author also explains how various therapies are used in conjunction with traditional Western medical treatment in complementary medicine. Now that medical doctors are discovering the power behind alternative medicine, patients are more likely than ever before to be referred for an alternative therapy in addition to traditional therapy. Currently more than 3.8% of doctor visits result in an order of alternative medical therapy. Vital and Health Statistics, 6/02."

"ABSTRAKTingginya tingkat ketergantungan lansia disebabkan karena semakin meningkatnya usia baik jantung maupun pembuluh darah mengalami perubahan struktural dan fisiologis, perubahan tersebut terjadi lambat dan terus menerus tanpa disadari sehingga berisiko mengalami gangguan perfusi jaringan perifer. Penulis melakukan intervensi keperawatan dikombinasikan dengan tindakan komplementer refleksologi kaki pada lansia sebanyak 20 kali selama 25 - 40 menit. Bertujuan sebagai teknik relaksasi dengan meningkatan aliran darah dan nutrisi kaya oksigen ke sel, menurunkan angka kesakitan akibat iskemia jaringan distal yang bila memburuk dapat berakibat terjadinya ganggren semakin memberat berisiko amputasi. Sehingga meningkatnya angka disability dan mortality lansia yang kemudian menurunkan kualitas hidup lansia sebelum akhir hayatnya.

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ABSTRACTThe high level of elderly dependence is due to the increasing age of both the heart and blood vessels undergoing structural and physiological changes, such changes occur slowly and continuously unnoticed thereby at risk of peripheral tissue perfusion disorders. The authors performed nursing interventions combined with complementary reflexology measures of the foot on the elderly as much as 20 times for 25 40 minutes. Aimed as a relaxation technique with increased blood flow and oxygen rich nutrients to cells, decreasing morbidity due to distal tissue ischemia which, when worsened, can result in gangrene becoming more and more potent at risk of amputation. So the increasing rate of disability and mortality elderly which then degrade the quality of life of the elderly before the end of their life. "

"The roots of both reflexology and acupressure can be found in the ancient civlizations of Egypt, India and China as well as among African tribes and Native American Indians. Both therapies stem from the science of pressure points. Therapists believe that by working on a particular point, energy can be stimulated by a reflex action to a related muscle of organ and encourage healing. This illustrated guide to the sciences of reflexology and acupressure examines the evidence drawn from neurology and electo-physics for both therapies, summarizing some of the medical trials which have recently taken place. The book traces the history of the two ancient arts and looks at their relevance to us today. In addition, there is an explanation of hte basic techniques for both therapies. The main body of the book involves easy-to-follow combined treatments for common problems and ailments."

"Shiatsu, the Japanese healing art, uses pressure applied by fingers, hands, elbows, etc., to stimulate self-healing capabilities. Fully illustrated in color, it shows each step of treatment in photographic sequence."