It is possible to rub certain zones of your face to relieve a back-ache or the beginnings of a migraine. It is likewise possible to stop a common cold from developing in less than a minute. Facial reflexology one of the simplest & most effective therapies provides rapid relief for many of these common ailments. Developed in 1980 by Vietnamese doctors in Ho Chi Minh City as a less invasive alternative to facial acupuncture, facial reflexology uses healing principles based on the I Ching & Buddhist teachings. The therapy is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner with immediate results & is also a valuable tool for health professionals. In Facial Reflexology Marie-France Muller introduces this healing practice to the English-speaking world for the first time. She describes the mechanics of facial reflexology
- facial diagnosis, facial pressure points, reflex zones, massage & pressure techniques
- & provides healing routines both for treating acute ailments & maintaining overall good health. Included is an extensive dictionary of more than 200 common ailments accompanied by therapeutic instructions & easy-to-follow diagrams of the points to be stimulated for complaints such as indigestion, asthma, pinched nerves, fatigue, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraines, high blood pressure, sprains, pulled muscles & even the common cold.