Gemstone reflexology [1st U.S. ed] 9781594771217, 1594771219

Table of contents :
IntroductionThe Gem Sticks Amethyst Aventurine Fluorite Heliotrope Rock Crystal Rose Quartz Rutile Quartz Sodalite Cleansing Your StonesTypes of Therapy Treatment Basics Working with Pain Ear Acupressure Body Acupressure Foot Reflexology Reflexology MassageAccompanying Holistic Therapies Massage Oil Recipes Choosing the Right Stone Finding the Right Spot to Treat Therapies from Head to Toe Skin Sadness, Stress, and Other Emotional Issues Sleep Problems Concentration Difficulties Headache and Migraine Earache Colds and Sinus Infections Toothache Sore Throat Neck Tension and Pain Shoulder and Arm Pain Elbow Pain Wrist Pain Finger and Thumb Pain Back Pain Coughs and Other Lung Ailments Rib and Chest Pain Heart Problems Low Blood Pressure and Other Circulation Problems Stomach Problems Liver and Gallbladder Ailments Intestinal Cramps, Constipation, and Diarrhea Menstrual Problems Bladder and Kidney Problems Hip Problems Thigh Pain Knee Problems Lower Leg Pain Ankle Problems Foot and Toe Pain Resources Index

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NORA KIRCHER is a natural health practitioner and teacher who has her own clinic where she treats adults and children using ear acupressure and bioresonance. She has practiced gemstone reflexology for many years and has written fifteen books on diet and alternative health, published in her native Germany.

HEALING ARTS PRESS ROCHESTER, VERMONT www.HealingArtsPress.com

GEMSTONE REFLEXOLOGY

Combining the healing energy of crystals with reflexology and acupressure therapies, Gemstone Reflexology offers a holistic approach to triggering the body’s self-healing energies to deal with a large number of mental and physical disorders, ranging from heartache to heart disease. The treatment is based on using eight gem sticks—amethyst, aventurine, fluorite, heliotrope, rock crystal, rose quartz, rutile quartz, and sodalite—that allow users to direct the healing power of the crystals to activate designated pressure points. Every gemstone has specific healing properties. Amethyst, for example, alleviates pain and tension and when applied to the pressure points corresponding to the back muscles can significantly reduce back pain or even relieve it altogether; aventurine helps in the treatment of skin disorders; and heliotrope strengthens the immune system. When crafted into sticks, these gems intensify energy in the pointed end and distribute energy broadly through the blunt end. This enables the practitioner to apply the perfect amount of pressure at the appropriate location, combining into a powerful healing force the energies of the crystal with those released by the pressure on the reflexology or acupressure points. Gemstone Reflexology contains illustrated instructions that show the treatment areas for a wide range of conditions, including earaches, insomnia, joint pain, colds and flu, low blood pressure, stomach problems, menstrual cramps, and depression.

KIRCHER

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH/NEW AGE

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GEMSTONE

REFLEXOLOGY Nora Kircher Translated rom the German by Nikolas Win Myint

Healing Arts Press Rochester, Vermont

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Healing Arts Press One Park treet Rochester, Vermont 05767 www.HealingArtsPress.com Healing Arts Press is a di ision o Inner Traditions International Copyright 2004, 2006 Nora Kircher Neue rde Verlag GmbH Translation copyright 2006 Inner Traditions International Originally published in German under the title Edelstein-Akupressur Sch er frei und ges nder it de ristall-Sta by Neue rde Verlag GmbH, aarbr cken, Germany First . . edition published in 2006 by Healing Arts Press All rights reser ed. No part o this book may be reproduced or utili ed in any orm or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any in ormation storage and retrie al system, without permission in writing rom the publisher. ote to the reader This ook is intended as an infor ational guide The re edies, approaches, and techni ues descri ed herein are eant to supple ent, and not to e a su stitute for, professional edical care or treat ent They should not e used to treat a serious ail ent without prior consultation with a ualified health care professional LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING -IN-P UBLICATION DATA Kircher, Nora, 1 56 delstein-Akupressur. nglish Gemstone re lexology Nora Kircher translated rom the German by Nikolas Win Myint. p. cm. Originally published in German under the title delstein-Akupressur chmer rei und ges nder mit dem Kristall- tab by Neue rde Verlag GmbH, aarbr cken, Germany. ummary An inno ati e and holistic approach that combines the healing powers o gemstones with re lexology and acupressure Pro ided by publisher. Includes index. I BN-13 78-1-5 477-121-7 pbk. I BN-13 978-1-62055-449-4 ebook 1. Gemstones Therapeutic use. 2. Re lexology Therapy 3. Acupressure. I. Title. R 560.K5313 2006 615.8 224 dc22 2006011027

Photos by Christopher Cornwell Text design by Jonathan Desautels Text layout by Virginia cott Bowman This book was typeset in abon and Gil ans with Warnock Pro as the display type ace

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CONTENTS

Introduction

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The Gem Sticks Amethyst A enturine Fluorite Heliotrope Rock Crystal Rose uart Rutile uart odalite Cleansing our tones

3 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8

Types of Therapy Treatment Basics Working with Pain ar Acupressure Body Acupressure Foot Re lexology Re lexology Massage Accompanying Holistic Therapies Massage Oil Recipes Choosing the Right tone Finding the Right pot to Treat

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Therapies from Head to Toe kin adness, tress, and Other motional Issues leep Problems Concentration Di iculties Headache and Migraine arache Colds and inus In ections Toothache ore Throat Neck Tension and Pain houlder and Arm Pain lbow Pain Wrist Pain Finger and Thumb Pain Back Pain Coughs and Other Lung Ailments Rib and Chest Pain Heart Problems Low Blood Pressure and Other Circulation Problems tomach Problems Li er and Gallbladder Ailments Intestinal Cramps, Constipation, and Diarrhea Menstrual Problems Bladder and Kidney Problems Hip Problems Thigh Pain Knee Problems Lower Leg Pain Ankle Problems Foot and Toe Pain

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Resources

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Index

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INTRODUCTION

The entire human body is re lected on some o its parts, including the ears, eet, and back. Those amiliar with these re lections o the body on indi idual body parts can utili e this knowledge to success ully treat pain and many other health conditions. In my own practice in Germany, I combine the healing energies o gemstones with the well-established therapeutic principles o re lexology and acupressure. These therapies, traditionally administered with the hands or acupuncture needles, are wonder ully suited or gemstone massage techni ues. People come to my practice with a wide range o ailments, and I can help almost all o them with gemstone re lexology and acupressure. All o my acupuncture textbooks remain largely unread on the shel , because I use a diagram that depicts the human body re lected upside down on the ear, in the embryo position.

sing this diagram, one can

uickly learn where speci ic body parts are located on the ear. The gem stick treatment methods I discuss in this book allow you to direct the speci ic healing power o eight di erent gemstones to acti ate designated acupressure points and re lexology ones on the body. My approach is holistic, with a goal o triggering the body s own sel -healing energies. Holistic treatment aims to treat not ust a speci ic symptom 1

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or ailment, but the whole person. When used or whole body treatment, gem stick acupressure and re lexology can be a aluable part o holistic treatment or any ailment. While my ocus in this book is on how to use gem sticks, I ha e included a ew additional suggestions or supporti e therapies in each o my treatment protocols, including simple homeopathic and herbal remedies and other natural treatments. In my work as an instructor, I am always happy to obser e how uickly my students become success ul with my techni ues.

ou will

see that once you understand the basic principles o acupressure and re lexology and ha e gained some practice with them, your gem sticks will bring you a great deal o oy and healing.

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THE GEM STICKS

Gem sticks, also known as crystal tips or gem tips, are an essential part o my healing practice.

sed in combination with my re lexology and

acupressure techni ues, I ha e ound gemstones to be in aluable aids or success ully treating a wide range o ailments, including pain o all kinds. Gemstones bring a wonder ul healing energy to re lexology and acupressure treatment. ach stone has di erent healing attributes, and some are better suited or certain purposes than others. Howe er, as a basic principle, you can carry out any re lexology or acupressure treatment with any type o stone. In theory, you can also per orm ear acupressure using a paper clip bent into an open position or a similarly sharp ob ect, although you will not get the bene its o the strong, positi e energy proided by gemstones. When you use the pointed end o a gem stick, you may ind that gently touching the area to be treated is su icient treatment. With other sharp ob ects, it may be necessary to stimulate the point or a much longer period o time, which may be pain ul or the recipient without pro iding the same bene icial e ects. Gem sticks bundle energy in the pointed end o the stone and 3

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distribute energy broadly through the blunt end. This energy has di erent intensity and arying e ects depending on the type o stone you are using. Moreo er, di erent gem sticks made rom the same type o stone may also ha e slightly di erent e ects. For this reason, I describe only approximate guidelines or the e ects o each type o stone. When you purchase a gem stick, make sure that the stone has both a blunt and a sharp pointed end. The sharp end should be neither broken nor rounded o . ou may want to purchase one gem stick to begin with until you ha e become pro icient in the treatment basics, at which point it can be exciting to experiment with the subtleties o the gems di erent healing energies. For optimal success with your therapy, it is essential that the stone be authentic. ou will ind more on the topic o authentic gemstones and the healing e ects o di erent types o gems in books such as Crystal Power, Crystal Healing by Michael Gienger and The Crystal i le by Judy Hall. When you are not using your gem sticks, don t hide them in a drawer. Lea e them out and en oy their beauty.

et st This purple, semitransparent stone is percei ed as spiritual and is alued or its beauti ul, intense color. Amethyst emanates calm. Its soothing aura promotes sleep, calms the soul, and alle iates pain. Because almost all illness entails pain and anxiety, the calming and pain-relie ing attributes o amethyst make it one o the most important healing stones. In general, anxiety in the body can lead to tense muscles, which can cause back pain and headache. Amethyst can help alle iate this kind o pain as well as pain due to in ection, such as se ere bronchitis. Amethyst is extremely bene icial or the mind and psyche, helping to calm, balance, and ocus the thoughts and emotions. It is considered one o the most spiritual gemstones and is use ul in helping people o ercome addictions.

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ent r ne A enturine is a popular stone especially liked by children. Its so t shine gi es it an interesting structure. Green a enturine has a light- to mediumgreen color that is reminiscent o spring. Green is the most important color in nature. When we take a walk in the green o nature or rest there, we gather strength, harmony, and a sense o relaxation. This is why green a enturine helps bring about a general sense o well-being. A enturine is especially e ecti e or mental tension and or alle iating pain. It balances blood pressure and is a use ul addition to any holistic treatment or cardio ascular problems. A enturine is also use ul or migraines, sinus problems, and skin eruptions.

l or te This multicolored, almost transparent gem is o ten used as a learning aid.

ou will see purple, green, and sometimes white structures con-

nected alongside one another in this stone. Perhaps this is why luorite enhances concentration and encourages interaction between the two hal es o the brain. The right side o our brain controls our creati e impulses and the le t side abstract thinking, so it is important that the two sides work together. Fluorite is an important stone or the treatment o in ections and has a healing e ect on the skin and mucous membranes. Mucous membranes line the mouth and all other hollow internal organs, such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and the breathing organs. For this reason, luorite is bene icial against colds and lu and sinus in ections. It is help ul against arthritis pain as well as ner e-related pain, such as shingles.

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el otro e The saying Opposites attract is appropriate or heliotrope, and those who like strong colors will probably be attracted to this stone. The deep green stone, also known as bloodstone, contains striking, complementary red dots. Heliotrope reminds some people o the green summertime, during which we can ind red berries. Green helps orti y the body s de enses, while red gi es strength, warmth, and ire. Blood contains iron, which is essential or li e and is re lected in the red parts o this stone also containing iron. se heliotrope to regenerate and boost the body s immune system de enses, to treat menstrual problems, and to promote relaxation. Heliotrope helps detoxi y the body and is also use ul or conditions in ol ing the blood and circulation.

Ro k r stal Rock crystals, especially ery clear ones, emanate a great deal o energy. nergy is stimulating or people who are weak due to illness and can be help ul or symptoms o paralysis. Rock crystal also known as clear uart crystal is one o the most power ul healing stones and is use ul against nearly all illnesses. For this reason, it is a good gemstone to start with. It stimulates the immune system and helps balance body unctions. Clear rock crystals generate clarity and cleanse both spirit and body. Cleansing is important or any illness, especially i caused by in ection.

en the ancient Greeks attrib-

uted healing powers to rock crystal.

Rose

art

Women and girls and those attracted to so tness o ten particularly like the transparent pink rose uart . The color pink is composed o two colors red the color o blood and white a color associated with clar-

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ity . Blood contains important immune system components, such as white blood cells, that help cleanse the tissues o the body. Thus, it is important that sick tissue ha e good blood circulation. Rose uart is help ul or the heart and whole cardio ascular system and helps enhance good blood circulation. Rose uart also can be used to treat menstrual problems, as well as chest and lung disorders. I the energy o rock crystal is too strong, rose uart o ers a good alternati e. On the emotional le el, rose uart helps heal heartache, grie , and sadness. It is considered one o the best healing stones or emotional pain o all kinds.

R t le Rutile uart

art sometimes called rutilated uart

is rock crystal that con-

tains titanium. Thus, the stone combines the strength o rock crystal with the purity and strength o titanium oxide. Rutile uart is easily di erentiated rom rock crystal I you hold it against the light, you will see in the stone ine titanium needles ranging in color rom dark yellow to copper red. Pure titanium is used in orthopedic medicine and in the eyeglass industry or its strength. Rutile uart releases tension, impro es mood, and pro ides stability. This is a particularly help ul stone or depression and anxiety. In the stone, the needles are connected to orm ine branches reminiscent o the bronchial tubes in our lungs, re lecting the act that rutile uart is use ul or treating lung ailments.

odal te odalite is a dark blue, opa ue stone sometimes crossed by white lines. Because this stone has a strong color and does not re eal its inside, it gi es a sense o sel -con idence. el -con idence, in turn, can ha e calming e ects, much as the blue color o this stone is calming and cooling. The calming, cooling e ects o this stone can help with insomnia,

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e er, and in ection. odalite also helps boost immune system unction and is use ul against disorders o the throat and digesti e tract.

leans n

o r tones

Wash your gem stick under running water a ter each use. I you used massage oil in your gem stick treatment, wash with a little bit o soap otherwise, use plain water. ou should also periodically do an energetic cleansing using salt or sunlight. The easiest way to do an energetic cleansing is to place the stone in a bowl illed with salt and lea e it there or a ew hours. The salt can be used multiple times. ou can also cleanse the stone by placing it on a sunny windowsill and allowing it to sit there or a ew hours. Do not lea e the stone in the sunlight or longer than a ew hours. I you know how to use a pendulum or hand rod, you can eri y the success o your cleansing with one o these tools. There is more in ormation on using hand rods and pendulums with gemstone re lexology in the ollowing chapter in the Choosing the Right tone and Finding the Right pot to Treat sections.

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TYPES OF THERAPY

In my healing practice, I use gem sticks to enhance my ear acupressure, oot re lexology, body re lexology, and re lexology massage techni ues. Through the years, I ha e had great success using these techni ues to treat e erything rom musculoskeletal pain to illnesses a ecting the internal organs. I re uently use acupressure and re lexology techni ues in combination. For example, I ha e excellent results treating back pain with a combination o ear acupressure, body acupressure, and re lexology massage. It is essential to consult a doctor to get a proper diagnosis or any ailment with an unknown cause, particularly or symptoms or illnesses that ha e persisted or an extended period o time. But whate er the diagnosis, you can support the healing process and relie e pain using gem stick acupressure and re lexology techni ues. The therapies I describe in this book not only alle iate pain and other symptoms, but also encourage the body to deal with the cause o illness through its own healing powers. As a simple example, acupressure can stimulate blood circulation in an ailing body part and thus help the body eliminate toxins or bacteria in the in ured tissue. As with any healing practice, although it may be tempting to try to help people outside o your amily, this may be risky i you are not a trained health care practitioner. 9

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reat ent Bas s While treatment with a gem stick is not always enough to e ect a cure in itsel , such treatment will always support the body s healing process. Gemstones cannot heal all illnesses, especially se ere or li e-threatening diseases, but can in most cases help alle iate any accompanying pain. When used to treat an in ury a broken bone

or example, a bruise, sprain, or e en

gem stick acupressure relie es pain and supports the

healing process. I ha e had patients in my practice with such se ere back pain that doctors suspected a slipped disk. In most cases, the pain was so much better a ter one ear acupressure treatment that urther examinations became unnecessary. In most cases, a ew acupressure treatments su iced to prompt a ull reco ery. For acute illnesses, daily treatments a day

sometimes, se eral treatments

can e ecti ely speed healing. For chronic ailments, regular acu-

pressure twice a week o er an extended period o time can alle iate symptoms and heal illness.

xactly how o ten and or how long you

apply these treatments will be determined by the progress you see. When you see directions such as treat or 20 to 30 seconds in treatment instructions, it is not necessary to consult a stopwatch. Count it out

you don t ha e to be precise to the last second.

Ideally, the recipient will be com ortably seated or lying down or acupressure treatment. Howe er, I ha e had success in situations in which sitting or lying down was not possible or example, in the case o nausea a ter a plane landing. I once success ully treated a riend s nausea with ear acupressure while we were standing around waiting or our bags. For re lexology treatment o points on the body, eet, and back, the recipient should be lying down. Compared with ear acupressure, one drawback to these therapies is that some clothing or at least the shoes must be remo ed. specially or older people, this can be a di icult and time-consuming undertaking. In contrast, the ears, hands, and ace are easily accessible.

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Self-treat ent with Ge

11

Sticks

With a little agility and practice, you may ind that you are able to perorm acupressure and re lexology to treat your own pain and illness. ar acupressure is especially well suited or sel -treatment, and points around the thumb and on the ace are also easily reached. Foot re lexology may be more di icult to per orm on yoursel , since it can be hard to reach the soles o the eet. xperience has shown that better results are usually achie ed when re lexology and acupressure are administered by another person. ach person reacts di erently, howe er, so it is worth experimenting or yoursel . In some cases, sel -treatment may actually yield better results, because you can easily locate and keep the stone on the precise spot that is hurting.

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t

an

Pain accompanies most illnesses, and or good reason. Pain warns us about in ury and alerts us to the presence o in ection. When we touch something hot with our ingers, pain pre ents us rom getting burned more badly. Without conscious thought, our re lexes kick in and we let go o the hot ob ect. Pain ensures that we rest oursel es and take action against its cause. Pain is a component o most in ections.

en a small in ection in a

single oint can be extremely pain ul. I this were not the case, we might continue to strain the oint until it is destroyed and thus unusable. Health conditions that do not cause immediate pain high blood sugar and ele ated cholesterol le els

or example,

show us the conse-

uences o a missing warning rom the body. uch problems are o ten disco ered only a ter they ha e caused urther damage. Almost e ery in ection is accompanied by the same symptoms o in lammation pain, redness, swelling, heat, and impaired unction. In medical terms, the names or such illnesses usually end with the su ix -itis. Familiar examples include bronchitis in lammation o the mucous membranes o the bronchial tubes , sinusitis in lammation o the sinuses ,

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tonsillitis in lammation o the tonsils , and arthritis in lammation o the oints . For many but not all ailments, the cause may not be located in the same place in which the pain sur aces. I you do not treat the cause, the patient will not become truly well. Tension headaches pro ide a simple example. A pain relie er may help with the pain, but it will not address the cause o the problem. As long as the cause is not addressed, the symptom

in this case the headache

will recur. Tensions, in turn, ha e

their own causes, which re uire treatment in their own right.

Using Pain to Guide Therapy There are points on the ears, eet, back, hands, and ace that correspond to speci ic parts o the body. When the points on the ears and eet are in need o treatment, they are sensiti e to pain and ha e a di erent eel to them. Body acupressure points do not re lect pain in this way they correspond in a di erent and more complicated way to the pain ul or ill areas o the body. To locate these points, you will ha e to rely entirely on the diagrams pro ided. The key to success with acupressure and re lexology lies in locating the right points and treating them or an appropriate length o time. Note that this can be uncom ortable or the person you are treating, so always be gentle with your gem stick. Be ore beginning treatment, ask the recipient to consciously eel his or her pain

or example, to ocus on the intensity o the pain elt in a

oint. Pay attention to lexibility and range o motion, both o which are o ten reduced as a result o pain or illness. our partner s perception o his or her symptoms is an important tool that will guide you in ascertaining the success o your treatment. During treatment, check in re uently with your partner to ask how he or she is eeling

whether or not the pain has subsided or changed

in any way. ou may ha e to ask your partner to mo e the ailing body part or to get up and walk around or this. Checking with your partner about his or her pain will also help you determine how long to treat each point. During acupressure, the pain ul or ill body part will o ten eel warm

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or tingling. These are both good signs that the therapy is working. ometimes acupressure can lead to an initial worsening o symptoms. Luckily this happens only rarely, but when it does happen, don t be discouraged. Wait a ew minutes and the pain will subside. I , as the pain decreases, your partner notes that the pain ul part eels better than be ore treatment, treat the same point again.

ar

ress re

The body is re lected upside down in the ear. I you di ide the ear into a lower and an upper hal , you can

with ust a ew exceptions

assume

that the lower hal o the ear corresponds to the upper hal o the body and the upper hal o the ear to the lower hal o the body. The head is re lected in the earlobe, which is why all problems a ecting the head including headaches, sinus in ections, and toothaches are treated there. In the middle and upper part o the auricle the external ear structure are all o the internal organs. The arms and legs are distributed across the rest o the upper auricle. Familiari e yoursel with the location o di erent parts o the body as depicted in the diagram shown here. With a little practice, you will soon know e en without the diagram where to ind the areas you want to treat.

iagra

of an e

ryo of a out two

onths

old, reflected upside down on the ear Although the ody is not precisely aligned with the ear, this visuali ation can help you ore easily understand and thus re e

er

the general topography for ear acupressure The developing fetus is called an e during the first two

ryo

onths after conception

At this stage, the head is disproportionately large and the e tre ities li

s are s all

The organs of the ody are for ed during this stage of growth

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Lower body

Upper body

Application For most people, pains in the right hal o the body ha e to be treated in the right ear. Only rarely will you ind the points to be treated on the opposite side, in the other ear. I always per orm ear acupressure on both sides o the body, but longer and more care ully on the ear on the side o the body on which the problem is located. Ask your partner to tell you o any changes in the pain during treatment so you can determine which side is the better one to treat. There are se eral areas o the ear that are help ul in all ear acupres-

Hands Feet Lum

b ar

The

Th

Arms Legs

ac i

Ce r P s v ic a yc l he

c

Organs of the upper body

or

Organs of the lower body

Throat Head

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ost i portant regions of

the ody, as reflected in the ear The white ring in the

iddle of

the ear corresponds to areas of the spine The lu

ar spine is the

lower ack, the thoracic spine is the

iddle ack, and the cervical

spine is the upper ack

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these include the general points, the antidepressant

point, and the relaxation points. Treating these areas encourages general well-being or the body and mind. These points are discussed urther under the therapies or speci ic ailments in the ollowing chapter. ee especially the ar Acupressure sections on pages 33 and 35 36. ar acupressure can be per ormed with the recipient sitting up or lying down. Most o the time it s simpler to sit on a chair, because it s easier to mo e or to get up and walk around to determine i the ailing body part is eeling better. With a little practice, you will e en be able to treat yoursel . Be ore beginning treatment, ask your partner to take conscious note o the location and intensity o his or her pain or other symptoms. Then, take your gem stick into your leading hand usually the right hand , and gently but irmly hold the ear with the ingers o your le t hand, making sure not to hurt your partner. A oid pulling too hard on the ear, since this can cause pain in the middle ear. Now think about the regions you want to treat, and slowly and gently stroke the tip o the stone o er these spots. While doing this, pay attention to your partner s acial expression, and ask him or her to tell you when a spot is especially pain ul. I you are unable to ind pain ul spots this way, apply a little more pressure to the potential areas on the ear with the tip o your stone. I your partner still does not register any pain, repeat the process with a little more pressure. Note that the earlobe is not as sensiti e to pressure as is the rest o the ear structure. Once you ha e located a pain ul point, remain on that spot with the tip o your massage stick or 10 to 20 seconds. Then remo e the massage stick and ask your partner to mo e the ailing body part so you can assess the e ects o therapy. I he or she notes signi icant or e en a little impro ement, you ha e ound a good spot to treat. Return to this point, which will be easier to ind now because the spot will show a small indentation and look redder than the surrounding skin. Touch the tip o your massage stick against the point again. It is okay i this eels somewhat unpleasant to your partner, as long as it is not pain ul. A ter another 10 to 20 seconds, again assess any change in your partner s

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Hold the earlo e with your left hand and treat it with your right hand If you are left-handed, you ay e

ore co forta le holding

with your right hand and treating with your left

pain. I you do not record any urther impro ement, search the area surrounding the spot or other sensiti e points. As long as you obser e impro ement a ter each treatment application, keep treating the same area until you note no urther impro ement. I you encounter an initial worsening during a treatment application, do not be discouraged. The pain will e entually subside. Howe er, you must be care ul not to in ure the skin, and always be sure that the discom ort on the ear is not too much or your partner. I your partner experiences a piercing pain while you are looking or sensiti e spots, immediately remo e the massage stick rom the ear and ask your partner to lightly mo e the pain ul body part. It is possible that this short, hard treatment while searching may ha e been enough to relie e the pain. This is o ten the case with less serious ailments. I you are treating an illness, such as a cough, as opposed to a painul oint or other body part, ask your partner between treatment applications whether his or her breathing has gotten easier or i the pressure in the chest has lessened. With some practice you will be able to see these changes in the recipient yoursel

or example, when breathing becomes

deeper, uieter, and more relaxed. As long as you ind and treat the right points, you will most likely notice impro ement. Headaches are one exception ear acupressure is not always help ul or headaches.

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Cautions A oid in ected or in ured skin on the auricle ear structure during treatment. I you eel it is essential to treat such skin, do so only with extreme caution, making sure to a oid urther damage. For pregnant women, a oid treating the part o the ear that corresponds to the lower body during the irst trimester the irst three months o pregnancy . Remember that treatment points are pain ul and be especially care ul when searching or them on in ants and small children. People who ha e epilepsy or other sei ure disorders should recei e treatment only rom trained medical practitioners.

Bod

ress re

I use body acupressure techni ues primarily to treat points on the ace and hands. Finding the right body points to treat can be a di icult undertaking, especially since the corresponding body parts are not as well de ined on the body as they are on the ear. It can take years o study to become pro icient in locating body acupressure points. Practitioners who are ery skilled and ha e been treating patients or many years may be able to eel the points that are in need o treatment because each point has a di erent skin resistance. Howe er, a ew select points on the body are well suited or the treatment o pain and illness and are also relati ely easy to locate.

Application To locate the body acupressure points discussed in this book, you will ha e to use the diagrams pro ided. Treat the selected points using the tip o the gem stick, without massage oil. Apply the stone gently on the spot, but pro ide a steady pressure. Be patient, since each point must be treated or at least 5 minutes. As in ear acupressure, periodically ask your partner whether he or she notices any change or impro ement in the pain. It is o ten help ul to combine body acupressure with another therapy such as ear acupressure or oot re lexology.

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Cautions Do not treat in ected or in ured skin or moles. A oid pressing the tip o the gem stick deeply into the skin. For in ants and small children, a gentle touch will su ice. People who ha e epilepsy or other sei ure disorders should recei e treatment only rom trained medical practitioners.

oot Refle olo In many cultures, including that o central

urope, oot re lexology

remains an important part o traditional medicine. Details about this healing practice can be ound in ancient records rom all o er the world. For example, records show that the Maya, who li ed in and around the area that is now Mexico, used oot re lexology massages to treat a wide range o ailments. I you ha e been to Thailand, you probably remember seeing many shops o ering this type o treatment. To get the bene its o Thai oot re lexology, you need not e en speak the language, because good therapists

o ten, young Thai women

can detect your ailments on the

soles o your eet. Just as in ear acupressure, in oot re lexology the parts o the oot that correspond to a sick organ are sensiti e to pressure. In much the same way the body is re lected on the structure o the ear, the body is re lected on the sole o the oot. The head is located on the toes and areas o the back are ound on the inner edge o the oot. The chest organs the esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs, heart, thymus, and diaphragm are on the upper part o the sole near the ball o the oot. Farther down are the organs o the abdomen the li er, gallbladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, large and small intestines, and kidneys . Below that are the organs o the lower body, in particular the reproducti e organs and bladder. Organs that come in pairs that is, the lungs, kidneys, adrenal glands, and some o the reproducti e organs are represented on both eet. All other organs are also represented on both eet, but more

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Brain Brain Brain Head

Brain

Brain

HEAD

Mouth cavity Bronchi

Chest organs

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Shoulder

Cervical spine

Heart Lungs

Liver

Stomach

Thoracic spine

Large intestine Stomach organs

Lower body organs

Kidney

Lumbar spine Small intestine

Large intestine Bladder Hip

Uterus

The regions of the ody are reflected on the sole of the foot

strongly on the side on which they are located. For example, the heart is re lected more strongly on the le t oot, and the li er more on the right oot.

Application Always treat both eet. I necessary, wash the eet be ore treatment with warm water. Wrap the oot that you are not working on in a warming towel. Do not use massage oil. For the treatment, use the blunt end o the gem stick. First locate and massage with the gem stick any pain ul spots on the oot. For the

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therapy to be success ul, it is not necessary to cause pain. Instead, be gentle, because oot re lexology should always support general well-being. Be ore beginning treatment, ask the person you are treating to consciously eel his or her pain, ust as you would or ear or body acupressure. This will allow you to gauge the success o your treatment. First, take the oot you want to treat into your le t hand and hold it steady. Now take the stone in your right hand and rub it across the sole o the oot with the blunt side. As you do this, care ully check the organ areas and note any sensiti e spots. When you ind a sensiti e spot, massage it or a ew seconds with the gem stick, using circular motions. I you encounter an initial worsening, which is rare, continue the treatment and the pain should uickly dissipate. A holistic treatment meaning a treatment that a ects the whole body should take about 30 minutes per oot and should be done on both eet. During the massage, ask your partner again to consciously eel his or her pain, asking whether there is any impro ement or change in symptoms. For acute ailments, per orm treatment once or se eral times a day, or at least e ery other day. For chronic ailments, massage twice a week

Use your left hand or right if you are left-handed to support and sta ili e the foot during treat ent Hold the ge

stick as

you would a screwdriver

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or as long as necessary. With some practice and lexibility, sel -treatment is possible. A gentle massage re itali es the body, whereas a strong one can cause the body to close up. Thus, i your partner su ers rom constipation, you should massage ery gently, with the goal o encouraging the acti ity o the intestines. In such a case, it is also important to massage in the right direction or more in ormation, see Intestinal Cramps, Constipation, and Diarrhea, starting on page 84. A ter the massage, you can rub a pleasant massage oil on the eet, but i you do, make sure to allow enough time or the skin to absorb the oil be ore your partner must get up and walk around.

Cautions A oid in ured or in ected parts o the skin o the eet, including warts. Do not per orm oot re lexology i the recipient has a ungal in ection on his or her eet, because you could rub ungal spores deeper into the skin or spread the ungus to other parts o the body. Be care ul when treating pregnant women do not massage the areas corresponding to the lower body during the irst trimester the irst three months o pregnancy . People who ha e epilepsy or other sei ure disorders should recei e treatment only rom trained medical practitioners.

Refle olo

assa e

With gem massage sticks you can administer a number o di erent re lexology massages, usually ocused on small regions o the body, such as the narrow area on either side o the spine. The positi e energy o the gems plays an important role in the massage. O ten, a simple gem stick re lexology massage can be su icient to alle iate pain. I ind that re lexology massage is most e ecti e when used in combination with ear acupressure, body acupressure, or oot re lexology techni ues. For best results, begin the treatment session with ear acupressure or oot re lexology and inish with the re lexology massage. A ter re lexology massage, allow the recipient to rest uietly or about 30 minutes.

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The

ain nerves of the

peripheral nervous syste , as seen fro

the ack

The refle

ones in the

ack are innervated y separate nerves

I belie e that e ery massage must be percei ed as pleasant, although I know this contradicts the opinion o many other massage therapists. Howe er, my success as a therapist has rein orced my belie that massage should not be pain ul.

en people who say they do not like massages

because they are pain ul are happy to come back a ter they ha e experienced my gem stick massage techni ues. Re lexology massage is administered on the back, generally in a small area on either side o the spine. Properly applied, re lexology massage can ha e bene icial e ects on the entire body, because the ner es that support the extremities arms and legs and many internal organs all originate in the spine. One such ner e is the sciatic ner e, which originates in the back but can cause pain extending rom the lower back all the way down to the heels. imilarly, hip pains can originate in the back,

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and pain in the arms may originate in the neck. I you work seated at a desk all day, you may be all too amiliar with these pains. ach ner e originating rom the spine inner ates one part o the skin as well as the organs o the lower body regions, as shown in the diagram at le t. These re lex ones are called Head ones in honor o British neurologist ir Henry Head 1861 1 40 , who irst disco ered the correlation between the ner es in these skin ones and the internal organs. When you stimulate the correct skin area with your gem stick, you stimulate the ner es and thus encourage the corresponding organ to heal itsel . For example, regular re lexology massage o the correct skin one can help impro e digestion or alle iate an in ection o the stomach lining.

Application Apply massage oil to the back, and massage the selected areas using the blunt end o the gem stick. I you are not treating a speci ic pain or ailment, you can massage rom the top down and back up again. I the aim o the massage is to alle iate pain, the ocus o the massage should be on the part o the spine that corresponds to the pain ul area. I the massage is intended to treat an ailment, you must treat the part o the spine that corresponds to the ailing area. For example, to help with heart ailments, you must massage the part o the spine that corresponds to the chest and heart the thoracic spine area . In the neck area also known as the cer ical spine area , you can massage up to the region ust abo e the shoulders. In the thoracic spine area, massage only the region one to two inches on either side o the spine. ou can massage a somewhat larger region in the lumbar spine area, a little lower down the back. In the sacral area, which is e en arther down, again massage only a small area on either side o the spine. Do not massage the ertebrae themsel es. As mentioned pre iously, a basic principle o my treatment is that the massage must be percei ed as pleasant. The duration o the massage will depend on the ailment, but a 20- to 30-minute treatment usually su ices.

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sing your gem stick, massage in small circles or igure-eight patterns on the skin, applying a irm but gentle pressure. ou can also brush rom the spine outward with the stone. To do this, place the stone next to the spine and stroke outward, decreasing the pressure as you brush away rom the spine. This mo ement can be likened to the techni ue used to produce a thick brushstroke in Chinese calligraphy. Try out a ew di erent techni ues and ask your partner how he or she likes what you are doing. Let your imagination guide you. As long as you are massaging the muscle area near the spine and your partner is en oying the sensation, you are doing the right thing. Remember, the massage should ne er be pain ul. I necessary, reduce the pressure to gentle stroking along the back with the blunt end o the gem stick. The most important thing is to release the positi e energy o the gem. In rare cases, gem sticks may ampli y the pain. I such pain does not subside a ter a ew minutes, end the massage.

Cautions A oid in ured or in ected skin, wounds, and moles during the massage. For pregnant women, do not treat the lumbar spine area during the irst trimester the irst three months o pregnancy . When working with ery thin people, make sure that you do not massage the skin against protruding bones, ertebrae, or ribs. Be careul in general not to massage ertebrae or other bones, and be cautious with pain ul oints. People who ha e epilepsy or other sei ure disorders should recei e treatment only rom trained medical practitioners.

o

an n

ol st

era es

Homeopathic and herbal remedies and other natural treatments can support acupressure and re lexology treatments in easing pain. It can also be bene icial to directly massage the part o the body that is in pain or e en to ust place the gemstone on the area. For a massage, use the blunt end o the gem stick and some massage oil. Limit these massages to only a ew minutes. Ne er massage a bone

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it would be too pain ul. ou can massage the back to the le t and right o the ertebrae. These massages should eel good. Make sure the recipient is kept com ortable and that the room is warm enough. To place the gemstone on the pain ul place, use the long side o the gem stick and lea e it there or about 30 minutes. While an initial worsening o pain during treatment is not uncommon, the pain should subside uickly. In rare cases, gem sticks can ser e to ampli y pain. I the pain does not subside a ter a ew minutes, remo e the stone. I you ha e se eral gem sticks, you may want to try other stones on a problematic area. Try simply placing the blunt end o the stone against the spot and holding it there. The important thing here is not necessarily the touch, but rather the energy that emanates rom the gemstone.

assa e

l Re

es

Always use a good- uality massage oil. Many stores carry an excellent selection o massage oils, but you can also easily prepare your own blend at home. I you ha e t. John s wort Hypericu

perforatu

in your garden,

pick the lowers during the early summer, place them in a ar, and co er the blossoms with oil. Allow this to soak or at least two weeks and then strain the oil. Any good cold-pressed oil except rapeseed oil or o oba oil is well suited or this purpose. The ollowing massage oil recipes are e ually e ecti e and can be prepared more

uickly.

ach recipe makes enough or one massage.

Jo oba oil or any edible oil, such as sweet almond oil, is appropriate as a base oil or the other ingredients.

Salt Massage Oil 2 tablespoons jojoba or edible oil 1 /4 teaspoon salt Heat the oil in a water bath and dissolve the salt in the oil. You can prepare a larger quantity of this oil in advance and keep it in a glass bottle.

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Relaxation Massage Oil 3 to 5 drops essential lavender oil 2 tablespoons jojoba or edible oil, such as almond oil To make the massage oil, mix the essential oils into the base oil. Lavender has a calming effect and is good for the skin.

Muscle and Joint Massage Oil 10 drops rosemary essential oil 5 drops thyme essential oil 5 drops frankincense essential oil 2 tablespoons jojoba or edible oil, such as almond oil To make the massage oil, mix the essential oils into the base oil. Rosemary and thyme essential oils stimulate good circulation, and frankincense has antiinflammatory qualities.

Recuperation Massage Oil 1 to 2 drops rose essential oil, cubeb (Litsea cubeba) essential oil, or another favorite essential oil 2 tablespoons jojoba or edible oil, such as almond oil To make the massage oil, mix the essential oils into the base oil. With rose oil, which is very mild and gentle, you can indulge everyone. As a base oil, use jojoba oil, almond oil, or peanut oil, which have almost no scent of their own.

oos n t e R

t tone

There are a number o special techni ues that can assist the practitioner in choosing the best gem stick or a speci ic person or application. The same methods

which include analytical kinesiology and hand rod and

pendulum techni ues

can also help you ind the right areas and points

to treat with body acupressure and re lexology. Howe er, i you do not know how to per orm analytical kinesiology or use a hand rod or pendulum, you will still ha e good success with your treatments. O ten enough, these measures simply ser e to con irm that one is already on the right track.

en i none o your gem sticks

seems optimally suited or a particular person or treatment, use them

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anyway. ou may need to continue the treatment or a longer period o time, but the e entual treatment response will be much the same.

Analytical

inesiology

Kinesiology is based on the principle that a negati e the

wrong

choice will weaken muscle strength and a positi e the right choice will strengthen the muscle. Per orming kinesiology tests with gem sticks can help you determine which is the best stone to use in treating a particular indi idual. This re uires a bit o practice and experience. Howe er, i you ha e worked with kinesiology be ore, by all means try it with your gem sticks. Ask the person you are treating to extend his or her right arm toward you. Take the wrist in your right hand and, while gently pressing downward, ask the person to resist your pressure. Take note o how much strength you can eel in your partner s arm. I you are le t-handed, use your le t hand instead o the right. To see how this works, try the ollowing test. To check that your partner s arm remains strong when recei ing positi e, correct in ormation, take his or her arm, apply downward pressure, and ask silently whether your partner is male or emale. I you recei e the right answer and the muscle remains strong, you will know that the kinesiology test is working. To determine which gemstone to use, place a stone against your partner s thymus located near the heart and silently ask, Will this stone help

Now check the muscle strength o the arm. I you ha e cho-

sen the best stone, or e en a good one, the muscle will remain strong. One obstacle to success with this test is dehydration. I necessary, ask your partner to drink some water be ore per orming the test.

Hand

od or Pendulu

I you know how to use a hand rod or pendulum, you can easily ind the gem stick best suited or treatment. Hold the rod in your right hand and silently tell the rod to go up and down to indicate a yes answer. The rod should go up and down. I that works, tell the rod to mo e le t and

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right or no. I the rod responds accordingly, take a gem stick in your le t hand and ask Will this gemstone help

The rod will re lect what

your subconscious can eel. The pendulum works in the same way. A ter instructing the pendulum how to mo e or both positi e and negati e answers, ask whether a particular gem will help while holding the gem stick in your hand opposite the pendulum. ince all stones ha e bene icial e ects, waiting or an answer rom a hand rod or pendulum is not critical to making a choice. Hand rods and pendulums can also be used to check that a particular gem stick is energetically clean and charged.

nd n t e R

t

ot to reat

The basic principles or inding the correct areas and points to treat are the same as or inding the right stone. ou may use analytical kinesiology or the hand rod or pendulum, ust as you did or inding the right gem stick to use. Note, howe er, that these techni ues are not necessary or success ul ear acupressure or oot re lexology, because spots re uiring treatment will be pain ul to the touch and can be easily located simply by touching them with your gem stick.

Analytical

inesiology

Place the gem stick you ha e chosen against the ailing body part or the selected acupressure point and ask i this is the right spot or treatment. ou will know you are getting a positi e response i the arm muscle remains strong. ou can e en use this techni ue to check how long treatment should last. For example, you can ask, minutes

hould the stone rest here or up to 5

I the muscle remains weak, ask,

p to 10 minutes

Be sure

to always include up to when you are trying to determine duration o treatment. That way i you in uire about 10 minutes and it is only minutes 37 seconds, you will still recei e a positi e answer. When you ha e determined the correct length o time, you will know because the muscle will eel strong.

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od or Pendulu

For body acupressure and re lexology massage, you can use your hand rod or pendulum to ind important spots to treat. To do so, place the gem stick against the spot you think might need treatment. Hold the hand rod or pendulum in the other hand and ask i treatment o this spot will be bene icial. I you recei e a positi e answer, carry out the treatment as planned, continuing to hold the hand rod or pendulum. Wait until it comes to a resting place, at which point you will know the treatment o this spot is inished. I o ten work in this manner and am always pleased with the results. By now, I do not e en need to ask uestions, because the rod mo es automatically to gi e me an answer. All I need to do is keep the rod near the patient.

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Acupressure and re lexology techni ues play an important role in nearly all o my treatments. It is rare that a person su ers rom one problem only, and it is possible to treat more than one ailment in one session. In such a case, choose one or two types o therapy and think about what exactly you want to treat be ore you begin. Mark the rele ant pages in this book with Post-it notes or paper clips so that you can re er to them uickly to locate the correct points to treat. Don t orget to take this book and your gem stick with you when you tra el. It is always best to seek the ad ice o a trained health care practitioner to get a proper diagnosis or any serious health condition. Howe er, many people who turn to me or help already ha e a long odyssey o medical treatment behind them and still do not ha e a de inite diagnosis.

en though I may not be able to pinpoint the cause o their ailment

mysel , I can almost always alle iate or e en heal it. I you ha e to wait or an appointment with your doctor, you may want to try treating yoursel with your gem stick in the meantime. ou may e en ind that your problem has disappeared by the time your appointment comes around. I your speci ic health condition is not listed in this book, look or 30

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another ailment a ecting the same organ or body part and carry out the treatment described there. As long as you do not cause in ury with the gem stick

in other words, i you respect the rules about when not to

use gem stick treatment

you can do no harm.

kn The skin is the largest organ o the body and has many ital unctions. It is important to reali e, howe er, that most skin problems originate inside the body. For example, neurodermatitis a type o allergic dermatitis is an illness o the immune system that a ects the skin. A good detoxi ication can be help ul in curing some skin problems, such as acne. Howe er, because the exact origins o skin problems are o ten di icult to diagnose, most are uite di icult to treat. P

Fluorite and a enturine ha e bene icial e ects or

the skin. Rock crystal is e ecti e in general against illness and in ection. Heliotrope boosts the body s detoxi ication processes and immune de enses.

Ear Acupressure While there are special skin points in the ear, treating them does not always produce noticeable e ects. xperience shows that it makes more sense to treat all pressure-sensiti e spots in the ear holistically. Chronic skin ailments should be treated two or three times a week, and acute ailments once or twice a day. For chronic skin ailments, whether on one or se eral parts o the skin, you can stimulate the detoxi ication powers o the li er and kidneys by treating the spots in the ear that correspond to these organs. The skin ailment will impro e only o er time and a ter many treatments. I you are treating an acute, locali ed skin condition or problem or example, a scrape on the knee or a burn on the arm , simply treat the corresponding spots in the ear. Note that ear acupressure will not be e ecti e against oot or nail ungal in ections.

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Hands Feet Kid Arms ney s Legs

er Liv

For chronic skin ail ents, focus treat ent on the internal organs If needed, search the area of the ar s and legs for painful spots

Foot

efle ology

By treating the soles o the eet, you can stimulate the entire body s sel healing processes. As long as the skin ailment you are treating does not a ect the soles o the eet, oot re lexology can be help ul. Again, the ocus should be on stimulating the li er and kidneys to do their detoxi ication work. Treat both eet regularly o er an extended period o time as necessary. On the oot, locate and massage all pressure-sensiti e spots. Also gently massage the spots corresponding to the li er and kidneys see diagram on page 1 .

and

adness tress t er ot onal Iss es

Treatment with gem sticks is good or the spirit, whether one is experiencing depression, struggling with emotional stress or tension, or ust eeling down. Regular gem stick treatment week

meaning once or twice a

can do wonders to stabili e the psyche, impro ing mood gently

and without side e ects. P

Rutile uart is particularly help ul or depression

and anxiety. Both rutile

uart and sodalite increase sel -con idence.

Rose uart is considered one o the best stones or healing heartache and helping to release and process unexpressed emotions. Amethyst

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helps calm the ner es and promotes emotional centering it is also helpul or those trying to o ercome addiction.

Ear Acupressure There is a wonder ul spot on the ear that helps with depression. This spot should be included in e ery ear acupressure treatment, and is pressure sensiti e on almost all people. O course this does not mean that all people su er rom depression, but a treatment that balances the psyche and brightens mood is something rom which e eryone can bene it. The antidepressant point is located on the end o the ridge on the outer edge o the ear. Always treat both ears. Treating this point does not usually lead to an immediate impro ement, making it more di icult or you to eri y the success o your treatment. Keep the tip o the massage stick on this pressure-sensiti e spot or about 20 to 30 seconds. Now mo e the tip upward along the ridge and treat any pressuresensiti e points you ind or a ew seconds each. This is simply good or the spirit. Along the middle o the ridge is a relaxation point that is particularly sensiti e to pressure among most people. Treating this point helps calm and balance the psyche.

Rid ge

Relaxation point

Antidepressant point

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efle ology Massage A gentle gem stick massage o all re lex ones on the back with scented massage oil o ten accomplishes miracles or those su ering rom emotional distress. Always per orm this treatment a ter ear acupressure. ince the neck muscles are o ten tense during times o psychological stress, the ocus o the massage treatment should be on the neck and shoulder area. Put on some soothing music or the massage. A ter about 20 minutes o treatment, allow the recipient to rest or 20 minutes. Co er him or her with a blanket or a towel during this rest period. Treating the neck and shoulder area is good or the soul.

en simply

placing a hand here helps the recipient eel better. Think o the expres-

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sion shouldering a hea y burden and you will understand how important the neck and shoulder area can be in cases o emotional distress.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies A good homeopathic remedy or sadness is Ignatia LM6. I needed, take 3 to 5 pellets two or three times a day or a ew days. t. John s wort is an herbal remedy that can be e ecti e against depression. For best results, it should be taken or at least se eral weeks at a time, either as a tea or in the orm o capsules or tablets.

ects

become apparent only a ter about three weeks. I you are taking any pharmaceutical medications, discuss the use o

t. John s wort with your

doctor irst.

lee

ro le s

leep disorders, such as insomnia, can ha e a ariety o causes, including external disturbances. A digital radio alarm clock or halogen lamp near the bed creates electric pollution that can disrupt sleep. The irst thing to do is remo e these external in luences. Also, consider the be erages you are drinking during the day and be ore bedtime. A oid ca eine, which is ound in co ee, chocolate, colas, and tea, e en green tea. I o ten encounter people who do not know that green tea is a strong stimulant. In addition, don t drink too much li uid ust be ore bedtime, so you won t wake up in the middle o the night needing to use the bathroom. P

Amethyst, a enturine, and heliotrope help against

internal unrest, and amethyst can be particularly help ul or insomnia. odalite also encourages sleep.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat both general ear points. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Also treat the antidepressant point. Aside rom the general relaxation point in the ridge o the ear,

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General point Relaxation point dg

e

General point

Ri

Second relaxation Antidepressant point point

another important point can be ound on the opposite side o the ear. The entire ridge and each o these points should be treated or about 5 minutes e ery night be ore you go to bed.

efle ology Massage Per orm this massage at night, while your partner is in bed preparing to all asleep. se a la ender massage oil, because la ender has calming e ects. Gently massage the whole area to the right and le t o the upper spine with the blunt end o the gem stick. It is important that your massage techni ue is soothing and not too stimulating. Howe er, it is not ust the massage techni ue but also the attention at nighttime that can work miracles, especially with children. Massaging the lower hal o the body may o erstimulate the kidneys, with the possibility that your partner will wake up shortly a ter alling asleep because he or she has to use the bathroom.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies To return to a regular sleeping rhythm, it can be help ul to take alerian, lemon balm melissa , or hops as a tea, tincture, or capsule at nighttime.

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Follow the manu acturer s dosage recommendations. In some cases, especially with children, placing 1 to 3 drops o la ender oil on the pillow can help induce sleep.

on entrat on

ff

lt es

Many people ha e di iculty keeping their mind on things. This condition is easy to see in children they lose interest in a game a ter a ew minutes or continually ask or new sheets o paper when drawing. They lack the patience to remain ocused on one task, which can ha e detrimental e ects on their school per ormance and other aspects o their li es. In extreme cases, such people are unable to learn and work with an appropriate amount o concentration. Regular acupressure can pro ide at least some relie rom the problem. P

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Fluorite is good or concentration. Rock crystal

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pro ides energy and clarity, while amethyst emanates calm. Rutile uart o ers stability.

Ear Acupressure Concentration ability is linked to brain unction, so check the head area o the ear the earlobe or pain ul spots. Immediate impro ement o the condition will not be noticeable thus, you should treat all pain ul spots or about 20 to 30 seconds each. Be sure to check the points that ha e e ects on the psyche, which are located along the ridge o the ear. All points that are noticeable here should be treated brie ly. Also locate and treat both general ear points. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper ear, the other on the center axis o the ear.

General point

Head

Ridg

e

General point

Antidepressant point

Head point

Brain

ody Acupressure On both hands, there is a point that has bene icial e ects or brain unction. Place your thumb on the hand, turn the back o the hand toward you, and steady the recipient s hand using your ree hand. There is a old o skin between the thumb and the hand at the end o which, on the highest spot, is a point that you initially simply should touch with the

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pointed edge o your gem stick. Now ha e the recipient relax his or her hand and remain on this spot with your stone or 2 to 3 minutes. Treat both hands in this manner.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Placing 1 or 2 drops o cubeb

itsea cu e a or lemongrass Cy

o-

pogon citratus essential oils on the collar or in an oil lamp can encourage concentration. Concentration problems can be caused by a lack o

itamins, best

remedied by eating a good diet and taking a multi itamin and mineral preparation.

eada e and

ra ne

Headaches cannot always be treated with gem sticks, because the cause o pain in the head is rarely inside the head itsel . Ne ertheless, do try to help the patient. I the cause o headache pain is a sinus in ection or neck tension, howe er, ear acupressure is o ten highly e ecti e. In cases o migraine, it may at least be possible to alle iate nausea. O er the long term, treating the ear or the sole o the oot as part o a holistic treatment plan may also help with migraine. ometimes headaches are caused by a lack o itamins, hormonal imbalances, a bad diet, or allergies. Keeping a headache or migraine diary can help the su erer pinpoint actors that trigger pain or migraine attacks. P

Amethyst is e ecti e against tension and weak

ner es and helps alle iate pain, much as a enturine does. A enturine is particularly help ul against migraine. Rock crystal is good in general against illnesses, and sodalite strengthens the ner es. Rose uart has a positi e in luence on emale hormones.

Ear Acupressure First locate the two general points and treat or about 20 seconds with the pointed end o your gem stick. One is located at the tip o the triangle in

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General point Sexual organs General point N

ec k

Stomach

Head point

Antidepressant point Head

the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Treating the antidepressant point and points along the ridge o the ear, or 10 to 20 seconds each, can also be help ul. I the recipient s headache is caused by neck tension, treat the area o the ear that corresponds to the neck. Interestingly, it is located immediately ad acent to the antidepressant point. To be most e ecti e, search this entire area or pain ul spots you may ind two or three. Treat these spots and then ask your partner whether or not the headache has decreased. Deeper in the ear, you will ind the stomach area. I your partner is experiencing nausea due to migraine, search in this area or points and treat any pain ul ones or 10 to 20 seconds. Finally, search the earlobe the head area or sensiti e points. This will be especially e ecti e or a headache caused by a cold or a sinus in ection. I the headache has hormonal causes, also treat the area o the reproducti e organs two or three times a week o er se eral months.

ody Acupressure There is an important point on the hands or headaches, and it can be used or sel -treatment as well as or treating a partner. This is a rela-

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ti ely large acupressure point. To locate it, ha e your partner extend his or her hand with the thumb resting against the ingers. This creates an ele ated spot on the old between the thumb and the hand, and at its highest point you will ind the correct spot. Initially, steady your partner s hand and simply touch the spot gently with the tip o your gem stick. Then ask your partner to relax his or her hand and keep the tip o the gem stick on the spot or 2 to 3 minutes. Be sure to treat both hands. Between applications, ask your partner whether the headache is getting better.

Foot

efle ology

The head is represented on the toes o both eet. Touch each toe indiidually, and then massage all o the toes or 1 to 2 minutes each with the blunt end o the gem stick. ince the treatment is intended to calm the pain, you should apply slightly stronger pressure. n ortunately, the toes tend to be so small that treating the head area can be di icult.

Head

Shoulder

Stomach

In the case o nausea, search the upper middle area o the sole o the oot or pain ul spots. I needed, massage the whole area with the gem stick in circular motions or 2 to 3 minutes. For those who ha e re uent headaches or migraine attacks, regular holistic treatment can be help ul. This means examining the soles o the eet or pain ul spots two or three times a week and massaging the spots with the gem stick or about 30 minutes.

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efle ology Massage When treating headache, re lexology massage, using the blunt end o the gem stick, is an excellent accompaniment to ear acupressure and should be per ormed a ter the ear treatment. I the headache is related to muscle tension, massaging the neck can be ery relaxing. I the cause is hormonal appear to be linked to menstruation

or example, when headaches

massage the lumbar ertebra area

two or three times a week. Massaging the entire back to the right and le t o the spine is an important part o holistic treatment. This should be done on a regular basis as needed.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Applying 1 or 2 drops o pure peppermint essential oil to the orehead can be bene icial against headache, especially i you apply it at the onset o the headache.

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Peppermint or ginger tea can help with nausea. To make ginger tea, grate a small piece o

resh ginger and add hot water. I you sus-

pect itamin de iciency, a good multi itamin and mineral supplement is essential.

ara e araches ha e arious causes, but all o them are located in the head. Thus, the best approach is to treat the head area on the sole o the oot or on the ear. All re lexology and acupressure techni ues can be combined to good e ect. araches may be caused by middle ear in ection, sinus suppuration, or e en a se ere cold. Many earaches occur when the eustachian tube the connecting tunnel between the middle ear and the nose becomes blocked, which leads to pain ul pressure in the middle ear. When you treat the entire head area, you will be treating the cause the illness and the pain at the same time. In rare cases, ear pain is due to excessi e earwax. When there is a mechanical problem like this, gem stick treatment will not be success ul. The earwax must be remo ed. P

Amethyst alle iates pain. Rock crystal reduces

swelling and in lammation and helps in general with illnesses. Fluorite has bene icial e ects on mucous membranes.

ou can also use helio-

trope to boost the body s immune de enses.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat both general ear points. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, and the other one is on the center axis. ince the ears are a part o the head, you should locate and treat pain ul spots in the head area o the ear the earlobe . ou will probably encounter pain ul spots on the a ected side. Howe er, the earlobe is less sensiti e to pain than other parts o the ear, making it a little more di icult to locate spots to be treated. During acupressure, a oid

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General point

General point Head point Ear Head

pulling on the ear, since this can increase the pain in the middle ear. I the cause o the earache is a cold, treat the earlobes o both ears.

ody Acupressure On the hand is a point that should be treated or all ailments in the head area, including earaches. To locate this point, ha e your partner extend his or her hand with the thumb resting against the ingers. This creates an ele ated spot. With your ree hand, support the hand to be treated and place the tip o the gem stick on the highest spot. Now ha e your partner relax his or her hand. Press the tip o the stone on this relati ely large acupressure point or 2 to 5 minutes.

Foot

efle ology

On the sole o the oot, ust below the second smallest toe, is a spot that corresponds to the ear. Place the blunt end o the gem stick on this spot or 5 to 10 minutes. While doing this, mo e the stone in a slightly circular ashion. In keeping with a holistic approach, massage all pressure-sensiti e spots on both eet with the blunt end o the gem stick.

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Ear

Acco panying Holistic Therapies A warm chamomile poultice or salt bag placed on the ear will help alleiate pain. In addition, 3 pellets o the homeopathic remedy Belladonna D12 can be taken three times a day while symptoms persist.

olds and

n s Infe t ons

Acupressure and re lexology can help e en with se ere colds and sinus problems. I the person responds to these therapies, a ew intensi e treatment sessions are usually su icient to alle iate the ailment. Because the trigeminal ner e runs along the ace in close proximity to the sinuses, trigeminal neuralgia can be treated in the same way. P

Heliotrope increases the body s immune de enses.

A enturine is help ul against sinus problems. Fluorite has bene icial e ects on the mucous membranes and is especially e ecti e against in ections o the respiratory tract. Rock crystal is help ul in general against illnesses and reduces in lammation.

Ear Acupressure ar acupressure is ideal or treating colds and sinus in ections. First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Next, search the entire head area the earlobe

or sensiti e spots.

Treat each o these or 20 to 30 seconds using the tip o the gem stick. Ask your partner in between treatment applications whether the congestion is

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General point General point

Head, with nose and sinuses

getting better. Be sure to ollow this treatment with body acupressure on the ace and hands.

ody Acupressure The most important points or colds and sinus in ections are easily ound on the ace. They are particularly easy to ind because they are located to the le t and right o the nose and abo e the eyebrows. The lower points can be ery sensiti e, so be care ul in this area. Treatment should not be pain ul the energy o the gem stick should be su icient to pro ide a healing e ect. There are two spots next to the nose that you may be able to eel with your ingers. ou will notice small indentations ci ic, holes

to be more spe-

in the bones o this area. The trigeminal ner e runs through

these holes. It inner ates the whole area that you should treat. Thus, it is su icient to place the tip o the gem stick against these spots or 30 seconds each, making sure to a oid pressing too hard. Place the blunt end o the stone against the point between the eyebrows and the two points abo e the eyebrows. Hold the gem stick on each point or 30 seconds. Also treat the head point on both hands. To locate this relati ely large

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Head point

acupressure point, ha e your partner extend his or her hand with the thumb resting against the ingers. This creates an ele ated spot on the old between the thumb and the hand, and at its highest point you will ind the correct spot. upport the hand to be treated with your le t hand and place the tip o the gem stick on the ele ated part. Ask your partner to relax his or her hand, and lea e the gem stick on this spot or 2 to 5 minutes.

Foot

efle ology

The head and sinuses are represented on the bottom o the toes o both eet. Touch each toe indi idually and massage each one with the blunt end o the gem stick or 1 to 2 minutes.

n ortunately, the toes

Head and sinuses

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are usually so small that it is di icult to treat the head area e ecti ely in this way. In keeping with a holistic approach, it can be help ul to use your gem stick to massage the whole body on both soles o the eet.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Thyme tea helps with congestion and can be taken by adults or children three times a day. The homeopathic medicine Lu a D4 is another remedy that can be e ecti e against congestion. The dosage is 3 pellets se eral times a day.

oot a e I you de elop a toothache, you should o course see your dentist. Howe er, acupressure can help alle iate the pain in the meantime. A ter a dental treatment, ner es in the teeth may be irritated and pain ul. A treatment with the gem stick can be help ul in such instances or example, a ter ha ing a tooth pulled . Per orm ear acupressure ollowed by body acupressure on the hands or best results. P

Amethyst and a enturine alle iate pain. Rock crys-

tal helps against swelling and in lammation a ter dental treatment.

Ear Acupressure ince the teeth are part o the head, locate and treat the area o the ear that corresponds to the head area that is, the earlobe . The earlobe is less sensiti e to pressure than the rest o the ear, making it slightly more di icult to locate the right spots. To help ease ear be ore a dental procedure, treat the relaxation point on the ridge near the edge o the ear and the two general points. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper ear, the other on the center axis o the ear.

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General point

General point

Relaxation point

Head point Teeth Head

ody Acupressure Toothaches on the right side o the mouth are treated on the right hand and ice ersa. Only in rare cases will sensiti e spots be ound on the side opposite the problem area. On the hand is a point that should be treated or all ailments in the head area, including toothaches. To locate this relati ely large acupressure point, ask your partner to extend his or her hand with the thumb resting against the ingers. This creates an ele ated spot on the old between the thumb and the hand, and at its highest point you will ind the correct spot. se your ree hand to support the hand to be treated and place the tip o the gem stick on the highest point. Now ask your partner to relax his or her hand, and lea e the gem stick on this spot or 2 to 5 minutes. ou can make your own isit to the dentist more bearable by keeping your gem stick on this spot during the dental procedure. I the teeth being treated are in the ront o the mouth, alternately treat both hands.

Foot

efle ology

Locate the head and teeth on the sole o the oot on the pain ul side the side o the body on which you ha e a toothache . The point to massage

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Teeth

is at the top o the sole, ust below the middle toes. upport the oot with one hand and locate and massage the pain ul spot or 1 to 2 minutes with the blunt end o the gem stick.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Be ore and a ter a dental procedure, take the homeopathic medication Arnica D12. Take 3 pellets immediately be ore the treatment a terward, take 3 pellets e ery 30 minutes until pain and swelling subside.

ore

roat

Colds o ten begin with a sore throat. Thus, it makes sense to treat the nose, lungs, and bronchial tubes all at the same time. It is a good idea to also immediately begin taking the accompanying holistic therapies listed below as soon as you notice you ha e a sore throat, to help pre ent the de elopment o a more serious in ection. P

odalite has bene icial e ects or the throat, luorite

or the mucous membranes. Rock crystal helps against in lammation and illness in general. Heliotrope boosts the body s immune system de enses.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear.

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General point

General point Bronchi and lungs Throat Head, with nose and sinuses

Antidepressant point

The throat points are located on the earlobe, on the edge o the deeper part o the auricle the external ear structure . Locating and massaging these points re uire some skill, since the edge o the ear itsel will be painul. As you search or and treat points, remember to ask your partner intermittently whether his or her swallowing has become easier. To either pre ent or alle iate a cold or lu, search the entire earlobe or pain ul spots and treat any that you ind. The areas corresponding to the bronchi and lungs tend to be more sensiti e in general, so touch these areas gently. For best results, use a gentle approach during this entire acupressure treatment. Treat each point or 20 to 30 seconds. The whole treatment can take up to 30 minutes. To conclude, treat the antidepressant point or 20 to 30 seconds.

Foot

efle ology

The throat area is located at the top o both soles, ust below the toes. earch or pain ul spots in this area and massage any that you ind with the blunt end o the stick or 1 to 2 minutes. In the spirit o holistic therapy, it can be help ul to massage the whole

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body ia the oot, especially the bronchial tube and lung areas located slightly arther down the soles o both eet see illustration on page 6 .

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Gargle with sage tea. In addition, especially when a sore throat de elops into bronchitis or a cold, drinking 3 cups o thyme tea a day can help.

e k ens on and a n Neck tension and pain a lict many people, and I am delighted time and again to see how e ecti e ear acupressure is in alle iating these ailments, e en i they ha e existed or a long time. For best results, ollow ear acupressure with a massage o the neck area. Neck pain may be elt as a burning sensation in the muscles. O ten, the su erer will be unable to turn his or her head in both directions in a normal manner.

en the range o motion o the arms can be a ected.

ometimes the pain will extend down to the pinkie inger, or the ingers will tingle or become numb. P

Amethyst and a enturine are e ecti e or ten-

sion and pain. Rock crystal is help ul against paralysis, and rose uart encourages good blood circulation.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. It can be help ul also to treat the antidepressant point, ound at the end o the ridge at the edge o the ear. Howe er, the most important points are located next to the spine area. Look care ully or pain ul spots there may be only a single one. To make sure you know which point is e ecti e, ask your partner to pull up his or her shoulders a ter the treatment o each pain ul spot you e identi ied. ometimes the burning pain will ade immediately, and it is important you know as soon as this happens.

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I the cer ical spine is the source o the neck problem, it must be included in the treatment. This re uires some skill and practice, since the cer ical spine area is located ery near the neck area, on the inner edge o the ear. Ha e your partner turn his or her head sideways between treatments, so you can see i the range o motion has impro ed.

General point r lde ou ck Sh Ne

General point

e

pin ls a ic k rv ec Ce N

Antidepressant point

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Per orm a gem stick massage o the a ected area a ter the ear acupressure treatment, using muscle and oint massage oil. Do not massage too irmly, because this can lead to muscle soreness. The energy o the stone and the healing e ect o the massage oil will su ice to stimulate the body s sel -healing powers. Regular treatment is generally more e ecti e than a single, intensi e massage. The massage should take between 15 and 20 minutes. A terward, while your partner is resting, place a warm grain pillow or cherry pit pillow on his or her neck.

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o lder and r

an

houlder pain o ten extends down to the arm. The su erer may recei e a diagnosis o

shoulder-arm syndrome, a term indicating that the true

cause o the pain is unclear. Ner e in ections can be particularly pain ul an in ection in the upper arm can cause pain all the way down to the ingertips. Arthrosis degenerati e oint disease is rarely the cause o such shoulder and arm problems. Regular acupressure treatments can help, whether the cause o the pain is known or unknown. ar acupressure is probably more e ecti e than oot re lexology or this problem. Because the cause o pain plays only a minor role in acupressure treatment, gem stick treatment can do wonders here to reduce pain and stimulate healing. Follow ear acupressure or oot re lexology with a re lexology massage using muscle and oint massage oil. ou must be ery care ul and gentle when treating the actual pain ul areas with the gem stick. ometimes it su ices to simply place the stone lengthwise on the most se erely a ected area and lea e it there or 30 minutes. uch an area should be massaged only ery gently, using the blunt side o the stone. Do not massage the area i the cause o the pain is a ner e in ection. In such a case, massage would only urther irritate the ner es. P

A enturine and amethyst alle iate pain and tension.

Rock crystal is help ul against paralysis. Rose uart and heliotrope stimulate good blood circulation. In the case o ner e in ections, amethyst and sodalite can be bene icial.

Ear Acupressure ar acupressure is the pre erred treatment or shoulder and arm pain. Be sure to treat both ears, but ocus on the a ected side. The shoulder is re lected on two spots in the ear. Both are near the spine area. I there is pain in the neck that extends down to the shoulder, treat the neck area in the ear as well. Howe er, the cause o the pain may be in the shoulder itsel . Be ore the treatment, determine the degree o pain and your partner s range o motion. Then locate the most impor-

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tant shoulder points in the ear, next to the spine area, and treat these. In between treatment applications, gauge the success o your treatment by asking your partner to mo e his or her shoulder and arm. With some patients, I ha e located pain ul spots a little deeper in the ear, in the area that corresponds to the lungs. Thus it makes sense to check this area or pain ul spots as well. Judging your partner s range o mo ement will enable you to determine uickly whether there are spots that need treatment in this area. A ter about 15 minutes o treatment, you should be able to obser e impro ement. Chronic illnesses, including calcium deposits, should be treated two or three times a week with ear acupressure.

Foot

efle ology

The shoulder area is easy to ind on the sole o the oot, because it is located ust below the pinkie toe.

sing the blunt end o the gem stick,

massage this spot on both eet, ocusing on the a ected side. In between massage treatments, ask your partner to mo e his or her shoulder so you can gauge the success o the therapy.

r lde ou Sh Part of lung area

Shoulder area

Neck and shoulder

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efle ology Massage Per orm this massage a ter ear acupressure or oot re lexology. Massage only the areas to the right and le t o the upper thoracic spine area. This is where the ner e endings or the shoulders are located. se muscle and oint massage oil or this massage. A ter applying the oil to the area, including the shoulders, massage only the small area on both sides o the spine or 10 to 15 minutes, using the blunt end o the gem stick.

Reflex zones of the shoulders

Acco panying Holistic Therapies In most cases, a warming pillow pro ides a pleasant sensation. Applying a magnet Band-Aid on the pain ul areas or a ew days may urther alle iate the pain. upplement with itamins B1 and B6 in cases o ner e in ection.

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57

an

Pain in the elbow is usually caused by in ection or in lammation o the bursa or tendon sheath. Tennis elbow,

or example, known in medi-

cal terminology as bursitis, is an in lammation o the bursa the sac that separates the tendon rom the bone . ar acupressure can be help ul in relie ing this and other types o elbow pain. xercise great caution when massaging around the elbow oint. Do not massage protruding bones. ou can massage the muscles o the upper and lower arm using the blunt side o the gem stick, as long as your partner percei es this as a pleasant sensation. P

Amethyst alle iates pain, and rock crystal

reduces in lammation. Rose uart and heliotrope encourage good blood circulation.

Ear Acupressure n ortunately, the elbow area is di icult to ind inside the ear, because the exact location is di erent or e ery person. Thus, or the irst treatment, you will probably ha e to search around a relati ely large area see diagram on page 58 . The ear on the una ected side re uires only a brie treatment. Once you ha e ound and treated the pain ul spots, ask your partner to mo e his or her elbow. I the pain subsides while you are on a certain point, keep the gem stick there or a while. Ask your partner to report any reduction in the intensity o the pain while you are doing this. I you ind a good point, remain on this spot with the gem stick until the pain in the elbow is alle iated. During subse uent treatments, you should ha e an easier time locating the spots to treat. Most elbow problems must be treated se eral times. For best results, per orm the treatment two or three times a week.

efle ology Massage The ner es that inner ate the arms, including the elbows, are located to the right and le t o the lower part o the cer ical spine and upper

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Cervical spine and thoracic spine area

Elbow area

thoracic spine. The lowest cer ical ertebra is easy to recogni e, since it protrudes slightly and does not mo e when the head is turned. Massage this area using muscle and oint massage oil and the blunt end o the gem stick. ou can massage a slightly larger area i the neck muscles are also tense. Only in rare cases will you see an immediate impro ement a ter re lexology massage, but massage does help support the e ects o ear acupressure.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Rub the elbow oint two or three times a day with muscle and oint massage oil. I the pain is due to an in ury, such as alling on the elbow or lower arm, take 3 pellets o the homeopathic remedy Arnica D6 or D12 e ery hour.

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r st a n Wrists are under a lot o stress, since all o us work with our hands to some extent. In addition, when we all, we in ariably try to protect the head and the rest o the body by extending our arms and alling directly onto the wrists. The wrists and lower arms are thus especially ulnerable to sprains and ractures. Regardless o the source o the pain, ear acupressure will help to alle iate pain and support the healing process. For pain related to carpal tunnel syndrome, see Finger and Thumb Pain, page 61. P

Rock crystal helps reduce swelling and increase

oint mobility. Amethyst alle iates pain. Rose

uart and heliotrope

both support good blood circulation.

Ear Acupressure The correct points are usually easy to locate, because they are all grouped in a small area in the upper part o the ear. Once you ha e ound and brie ly treated a sensiti e spot, ask your partner to mo e his or her wrist as you hold the gem stick on the point. I you ha e ound a good spot, the pain will immediately subside. Locate points in this area and treat until you notice no urther impro ement when your partner mo es his or her wrist.

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For acute problems, a ew treatments should su ice. Chronic wrist pain should be treated se eral times a week o er an extended period o time until the pain is alle iated.

efle ology Massage Re lexology massage may be e ecti e only or chronic wrist ailments. The ner es o the lower arms and wrists originate rom the lower part o the cer ical spine and the upper part o the thoracic spine. Accordingly, you should massage the whole area to the right and le t o the spine. The lowest cer ical ertebra is easy to recogni e, since it protrudes and does not mo e when the head is turned. I you choose to administer this massage, per orm it a ter the ear acupressure treatment.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies I you choose to massage the pain ul area o the wrist itsel , be care ul when massaging ery thin people, as it is possible to rub the bones too igorously during a locali ed massage. Howe er, i there is a layer o muscle or at to protect the bones, you can gently massage the a ected areas using the blunt end o the gem stick, as long as this does not worsen the symptoms. Rub the wrists two or three times a day with muscle and oint massage oil. I the pain is due to an acute in ury, such as alling on the hands, take 3 pellets o the homeopathic remedy Arnica D6 or D12 e ery hour.

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Finger and thumb pain is o ten caused by arthritis. While ear acupressure can be ery help ul, a single treatment rarely su ices. For best results with chronic pain, regular treatment is necessary. ar acupressure can also help with acute pain, such as the pain o a bruised, cut, or burned inger. Pain or numbness in a part o the inger, especially i it occurs at night, may be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. This problem may be related to the existence o a tight spot in the wrist caused by growths or deposits, which can pinch the ner es and lead to problems. Regular acupressure treatment o the wrist can help alle iate pain, especially i treatment is undertaken early on, when the problem irst emerges. P

Rock crystal helps reduce swelling and in lam-

mation and impro es oint mobility. Amethyst alle iates pain, and rose uart encourages good blood circulation. Fluorite helps with pain related to arthritis.

Ear Acupressure Finding the inger area in the ear is not di icult, because the ingers are re lected at the ery top o the ear. As with other oint ailments, ask your partner to mo e his or her ingers be ore and during the treatment so you can e aluate the success o the therapy. With acute

Fingers

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problems, your partner will notice an impro ement without mo ing the ingers. For chronic ailments, you will achie e best results i you per orm the treatment regularly two or three times a week . I you are treating arthritis, a holistic approach will be help ul. Thus, locate and treat all sensiti e spots in the area o the ear corresponding to the internal organs. For acute pain, simply per orm ear acupressure treatment as needed.

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In keeping with a holistic approach, using the blunt end o the gem stick to massage the whole body on both soles o the eet can be ery help ul. Be on the lookout or pain-sensiti e spots.

Internal organs

Cervical spine area

efle ology Massage Re lexology massage can help alle iate pain in the ingers only or chronic conditions. I you choose to carry out this gem stick massage, per orm it a ter ear acupressure.

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Most o the ner es or the ingers originate in the lower part o the cer ical spine. Massage only this small area to the right and the le t o the spine. The lowest cer ical ertebra is easy to recogni e because it protrudes slightly and does not mo e when the head is turned.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Apply muscle and oint massage oil to the a ected parts two or three times a day.

Ba k a n Low back pain is ery common, and many therapists make their li ing treating only this problem. A good ear or oot acupressure treatment, perhaps combined with a re lexology massage, can signi icantly reduce back pain or e en relie e it altogether. P

A enturine and amethyst alle iate pain and ten-

sion. Rock crystal reduces swelling and helps with paralysis. Rose uart and heliotrope encourage good blood circulation. odalite has positi e e ects on the ner es.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Treating the area in the ear that corresponds to the spine re uires some skill and practice. Howe er, this is not as important as treating the ad oining areas that represent the back muscles. The areas o the ear that correspond to these muscles are located to the right and le t o the spine areas in the ear. Treating the area that corresponds to the back muscles is easy, except when it comes to the ery end o the spine, the sacral area. It is di icult to reach under the rim o the ear with the stone. I you do not understand what I mean, look at the back line o an actual ear, and you will see that the line extends all the way to the wall o the ear, close to the

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skull. Howe er, you will ha e to treat this area extensi ely only i the pain is elt in the ery lowest part o the back, almost on the buttocks. I necessary, you can gently treat this area using a paper clip bent into an open position. The spine itsel is represented directly on the inner ridge o the ear. Per orming acupressure in this area re uires some skill, but you will not cause any harm i you treat the wrong parts, so eel ree to experiment and practice. The higher up on the back the pain is elt, the arther down the ear ridge the main points will be. Ask your partner to mo e e ery once in a while or e en get up and walk around in order to eri y the results o your treatment. ou may want to treat your partner in a seated position instead o lying down, so that it is easier or him or her to get up during treatment. I you note a signi icant impro ement a ter treating a certain point, continue treating this spot until no urther impro ement occurs. For acute pain, per orm ear acupressure up to three times a day. For chronic back pain, treat once or twice a week o er an extended period o time.

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Back point

ody Acupressure There are many points on the body that are good or back pain. Locating the right points can be di icult or a no ice. Howe er, i the pain is in the lumbar area, there is an e ecti e point on the ace that is ery easy to locate, since it is precisely between the nose and the upper lip. Treat this point or 2 to 3 minutes with the pointed end o the gem stick. Ask your partner to consciously eel his or her pain during the treatment to eri y the success o your e orts.

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In the case o se ere, acute back pain, it is sometimes impossible to carry out a oot re lexology massage, because the recipient may not be able to lie on his or her back. Howe er, or chronic back pain, regular treatment

perhaps twice a week

can help.

The back is represented on both soles along the inside edges o the eet the edges that ace one another . These areas are easy to locate and easy to treat using the blunt end o the gem stick. Proceed with caution, because this can be pain ul or the recipient. Massage the appropriate areas on each oot or 5 minutes. A terward, ask the recipient to get up

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and tell you whether or not the pain has subsided. our partner should notice at least a small impro ement a ter this treatment. I you ind an especially pain ul spot, care ully massage it using the pointed end o the stick. Remain on this point or 2 to 3 minutes. ou may ha e ound the exact ertebra responsible or the pain. In the spirit o a holistic approach, it can also be help ul to massage the whole body on both soles o the eet, spending 5 minutes on each oot. Check your partner s perception o the pain again a ter this.

Cervical spine

Thoracic spine

Lumbar spine

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Acupressure is generally more help ul than any other measure. Howe er, using muscle and oint massage oil and the blunt end o the gem stick, you can try massaging the muscles in the narrow area directly to

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the le t and the right o the spine. The ocus o the treatment should be in the pain ul part o the back. I lying down causes your partner too much pain, you can administer the massage with the recipient in a seated position. Placing a warming pillow or a hot-water bottle on the back in the e ening can also be soothing.

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Acupressure can help with a number o problems a ecting the lungs. For serious illnesses, such as pneumonia, acupressure will usually not su ice as a single therapy. Howe er, it can help alle iate pain and will contribute to the healing process. Acupressure can also help with symptoms o bronchial asthma and bronchitis, but or bronchitis, a plantbased expectorant herbal remedy or coughs is usually necessary to help expel phlegm. I the problem is a cough caused by allergies, acupressure can help alle iate the symptoms. Howe er, because the cause o the cough is the allergy, this is a di icult problem or amateurs to treat. P

Rock crystal cleanses the mucous membranes,

reduces in lammation, and helps in general with in ection. Fluorite also has bene icial e ects on mucous membranes. Rutile uart and a enturine help alle iate lung problems. Heliotrope strengthens the immune system.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Treating the antidepressant point, at the end o the ridge at the edge o the ear, is also soothing. The points or the lungs and bronchi are in ery close proximity to one another, making it a simple matter to treat a ariety o respiratory ailments. The important points are located in the deeper area o the ear

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General point

General point Lungs and bronchi Antidepressant point

ust abo e the earlobe. earch this area or pain ul points and treat all points you ind or 10 to 20 seconds on each ear. Proceed with care, since this area is ery sensiti e to pain. Between applications, ask the recipient whether he or she can eel any impro ement. Treat twice a day as needed.

Bronchial points

Lowest cervical vertebra

ody Acupressure The two most important body acupressure points or the lungs and bronchi are easy to locate. With clothing remo ed rom the torso, examine the cer ical spine to ind the ertebra that protrudes the most the lowest cer ical ertebra . To check that you ha e ound it, touch it with a inger and ha e your partner turn his or her head the ertebra will remain stationary.

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Hal a inger s width on each side o this ertebra, you will ind the two spots to treat. Press the pointed end o the gem stick on each side or 2 to 3 minutes, one a ter the other. Make sure that you are not causing the recipient too much pain. Treat twice a day as needed. Combine this body acupressure treatment with ear acupressure or oot re lexology. Re lexology massage may also be help ul.

Foot

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On the soles o the eet, the area corresponding to the bronchi and the lungs is rather large and easy to ind. Massage the whole area with the blunt end o the gem stick or about 10 minutes on each oot. Mo e through the area in circles, spending extra time on pain ul spots. The massage should be percei ed as pleasant. Ask your partner se eral times during the massage whether the pain is getting better.

Bronchi

Lungs

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efle ology Massage A re lexology massage can be ery soothing, especially since respiratory problems are o ten accompanied by tensions in the back, most o the time in the thoracic spine area. Accordingly, ocus your e orts in this area. Massage only the narrow area to the le t and right o the thoracic spine or about 20 minutes, using the blunt end o the gem stick. I your partner also has pain in the lower back, you can continue the treatment arther down along the back.

Thoracic spine area

Acco panying Holistic Therapies To help expel phlegm, an herbal expectorant such as thyme tea or another herbal remedy good or coughs will help. It is also important to drink plenty o li uids to loosen the phlegm, since thick phlegm is not easily expelled.

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hingles, an in lammatory condition caused by a irus, is a common cause or pain in the rib area. This pain can be ery se ere. An acute itch and slight pain between the ribs may indicate the onset o an attack. In some cases, especially among older people, the healing process can take

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months or years. In the worst cases, the pain remains e en a ter the skin eruptions ha e disappeared. Regular acupressure treatment can help alle iate rib pain due to shingles and other causes, including bruised or broken ribs. These also can cause a great deal o pain, and heal more uickly when treated with acupressure. P

Amethyst and sodalite alle iate ner e pain. Rock

crystal reduces in lammation and is e ecti e in general against illness. Fluorite has bene icial e ects against ner e-related pain, including shingles.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Treating the antidepressant point, located at the end o the ridge at the edge o the ear, will also be pleasant or the recipient. In the ear, the rib area is located to the le t and right o the edge on which the thoracic spine is re lected. earch this area and the edge itsel or pain-sensiti e points. Keep in mind that because the ribs enclose the lungs, you might ind sensiti e points in the lung area as well.

General point

General point Lung area

Ribs

Antidepressant point

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The ribs and the spaces between them can hurt e en i the person is not mo ing. O ten, breathing alone will be pain ul. To eri y the success o your treatment, ask your partner to tell you i the pain is subsiding. In the case o se ere pain, per orm this treatment twice a day or 10 to 15 minutes at a time.

Foot

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ince the ribs enclose the lungs, massage the lung area on the sole o each oot or about 10 to 15 minutes, using the blunt end o the gem stick. pend extra time on pain ul spots. I the pain is concentrated on one point, as the result o a all, or example, you can care ully treat a particularly pain-sensiti e spot with the pointed end o the gem stick. pend 2 minutes on this point, but do not apply ery much pressure, since the soles o the eet can be ery sensiti e. Between applications, ask your partner to tell you i the pain is subsiding.

Lung and rib area

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efle ology Massage Do not per orm re lexology massage or shingles. For other problems in this area, howe er, re lexology massage can help alle iate pain. I you ha e e er seen a human skeleton or a picture o a skeleton , you may ha e noticed that the ribs run on a slightly downward slant rom back to ront. ou may be able to eel this on your own body try running a inger along one o your ribs. Thus, i there is a pain ul spot on the ront o the ribs, the respecti e re lex one is located slightly higher on the back. Accordingly, massage an area that is somewhat higher than that o the pain, to both the le t and the right o the spine. Always massage both sides, e en i the pain is limited to one side o the body.

Area to be treated Rib line Painful point

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Massaging the pain ul spot may not accomplish much. Instead, it may be help ul to simply place the gem stick lengthwise on the pain ul spot and lea e it there or about 30 minutes. Bruises and sprains should be iced se eral times a day or the irst two days, a ter which warmth usually is better. Apply muscle and oint massage oil to the ribs se eral times a day. For acute in uries, take

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3 pellets per hour o the homeopathic remedy Arnica D6 or D12. In the case o shingles, it is important to see a doctor. upplementing with itamins B1 and B6 may help.

eart ro le s There are many causes or pain in the area o the heart. Heart problems can be ery serious, so it is important to consult a doctor about unexplained pain in the heart area, especially i it occurs re uently. Keep in mind that e en se ere heart problems sometimes cause only small amounts o pain. I the pain occurs a ter eating, it may be caused by ullness o the stomach or large intestine. This can exert pressure on the heart and cause it to mo e slightly on its axis. A treatment o the stomach and intestinal area is necessary in such cases. Heart disturbances, such as irregular and accelerated heartbeats, may be alle iated with acupressure. ometimes such disturbances occur because o ear or excitement, but o ten, there is no ob ious cause. Be ore undertaking acupressure, the recipient should see a doctor or diagnosis o any serious underlying heart condition. P

Rose uart and a enturine are bene icial or the

heart. Amethyst and a enturine help alle iate anxiety and pain. Rutile uart gi es strength and lessens ear. odalite has calming ualities.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Treating the antidepressant point, located at the end o the ridge at the edge o the ear, and the two relaxation points will also be pleasant or the recipient. Because the heart is relati ely small, the heart points are located close to one another in the middle o the deeper part o the ear. Proceed with caution, as this spot can be ery sensiti e to pain. Treat both ears, not ust the ear on the le t side. The heart is located

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in the center o the body in the le t part o the chest, so part o it is re lected in the right ear. In the case o an acute heart disturbance, a single treatment may help. For chronic heart problems, per orm the treatment two or three times a week.

ar acupressure can be combined to good e ect with

re lexology massage.

General point Relaxation point

General point

Heart point

Heart

Second relaxation point Antidepressant point

Foot

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In the spirit o a holistic approach, it can be help ul to treat the entire body on both soles o the eet. Look or points that are sensiti e to pressure and treat them with the blunt end o the gem stick. The ocus o the treatment, howe er, is on massaging the heart area. Apply slightly stronger pressure here, since the intention is to calm the heart.

efle ology Massage Ner es that come rom the spine inner ate the heart as well as its large arteries and eins. Massage the entire thoracic spine area or 20 to

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30 minutes, using the blunt end o the gem stick. I you want, use the calming la ender massage oil while doing this.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Valerian may be soothing or heart disturbances and accompanying anxiety. Always remember the importance o proper diagnosis by a medical pro essional.

o Blood ress re and t er r lat on ro le s There is little one can do against low blood pressure, and acupressure will ha e an e ect only a ter extended treatment. Howe er, i you suspect circulatory collapse or any serious heart or circulation problem, do not hesitate to call or an ambulance. On the sole o the oot, there is a particularly e ecti e acupressure point that is help ul against circulatory collapse as well as low blood pressure. I you suspect circulatory collapse, per orm acupressure on the sole o the oot as described on the ollowing page, under Body Acupressure, and call or medical help immediately.

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Rose uart bene its heart ailments o all kinds

and helps promote good blood circulation. Rock crystal boosts energy. Heliotrope pro ides strength and supports good blood circulation, and rutile uart gi es stability. Amethyst and sodalite ha e calming e ects.

Ear Acupressure For low blood pressure, examine the entire ear or sensiti e points and treat each one or about 10 seconds. When per ormed regularly, this holistic approach to ear acupressure can stabili e the entire body and its circulation.

ody Acupressure There is a particularly e ecti e acupressure point on the sole o the oot that can be used in the case o acute circulatory collapse as well as or low blood pressure. This point is part o body acupuncture, but must not be poked with a needle, since the pain would be unbearable. In Chinese emergency medicine, there are acupuncturists who can interrupt circulatory collapse by administering a sharp, ocused slap to this point on the sole o the oot. The point is relati ely easy to ind, because it lies in a small groo e in the upper part o the sole o the oot. Press the blunt end o the gem stick against this spot or a ew seconds. Only in absolute emergencies should you use the pointed end o the gem stick, but e en then, proceed with great caution, because this will cause a lot o pain.

Circulation point

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Acco panying Holistic Therapies The homeopathic remedy Camphor, taken as drops o tincture, can lead to a short-term increase in blood pressure.

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tomach pains, particularly in the upper stomach, are ery common and may or may not be accompanied by nausea and omiting. uch pain may be due to in ection or simply excitement that has upset the stomach. The large intestine, which passes close to the stomach, may cause discom ort in the upper stomach area. Occasionally, gallbladder problems can be con used with stomach problems. ince all o these organs are located ery close to one another in the abdomen, success ul acupressure treatment does not depend upon an accurate diagnosis. Howe er, as with all health problems, it is best to seek pro essional medical attention to be sure that there is no serious underlying illness. P

Fluorite has bene icial e ects on the mucous mem-

branes. Amethyst calms and alle iates pain, and rock crystal ends o illness. A enturine, amethyst, and rutile uart help to relax the body during times o stress. odalite is help ul or digesti e tract disorders.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Treating the antidepressant point, at the end o the ridge at the edge o the ear, will also be pleasant or the recipient. In the deeper part o the ear, around the ridge, is the area that corresponds to the stomach. earch this area or sensiti e points and treat them with the pointed end o the gem stick. Immediate results may be noticeable, so be sure to check with your partner to see i he or she eels impro ement. I necessary, examine the ad acent intestinal area or sensiti e spots and treat these as well. When per ormed se eral times a day, ear acupressure can be ery

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e ecti e or acute stomach and intestinal upsets. For best results, treat chronic stomach ailments two or three times a week.

General point

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Relaxation point

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Stomach area

Antidepressant point

Foot

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In the spirit o holistic treatment, it can be help ul to treat the whole body on both soles o the eet, paying special attention to sensiti e spots. The area that corresponds to the stomach is located on the sole ust below the ball o the oot. Massage this area, with the blunt end o the gem stick, on both eet or 5 minutes each. Ask your partner between massages whether he or she is eeling any better. In the case o diarrhea or constipation, the direction o your massage is important. For more in ormation, see Intestinal Cramps, Constipation, and Diarrhea starting on page 84.

efle ology Massage For chronic stomach ailments, regular re lexology massage can pro ide bene icial support to the a ected area.

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Stomach area

The ner es o the lower thoracic spine area also inner ate the stomach. Apply massage oil and massage the thoracic spine area or about 20 minutes. In the case o a ner ous, upset stomach, use la ender massage oil.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Chamomile and licorice tea help ight in ections, although people with high blood pressure should not take licorice tea. Chamomile tea helps soothe stomach upsets o all kinds. Peppermint and ginger tea help against nausea.

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Li er and gallbladder problems are ery common. They are o ten accompanied by eelings o ullness in the stomach area. uch problems are o ten linked to o ereating, an unhealthy diet high in at, or excessi e consumption o alcohol, all o which can lead to a atty li er. Gallstones may cause discom ort, but sometimes remain undetected. I they do not cause any discom ort, gallstones do not necessarily re uire treatment.

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Regardless o the cause, acupressure can help alle iate the pain and discom ort, e en in cases o se ere, pain ul bilious colic. P

Amethyst alle iates pain. Fluorite has bene icial

e ects or the mucous membranes, and rock crystal ights illness in general.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. The gallbladder is located in the lower body part, near where the li er is re lected in the ear. A ter a treatment using the sharp end o the gem stick on each point or 20 to 30 seconds, you should notice a rapid impro ement in the patient s condition. Ask the recipient how he or she is eeling. For acute gallbladder pain, ear acupressure can be ery bene icial and should be administered se eral times a day. Treat chronic li er and gallbladder ailments two or three times a week.

General point Liver and gallbladder General point

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Liver and gallbladder Direction of massage for the left foot Large intestine

Foot

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The li er and gallbladder are located almost in the middle o the sole o the oot. Massage this area on both eet or 5 minutes each with the blunt end o the gem stick. In cases o acute pain, ask your partner during the treatment whether he or she is eeling better. Gallbladder problems are sometimes connected with constipation. I this is the case, massage the area o the large intestine, making sure that you massage in the natural direction o the intestine, rom top to bottom on the right sole and bottom to top on the le t sole. Otherwise, you may worsen the constipation. For more in ormation, see Intestinal Cramps, Constipation, and Diarrhea starting on page 84. Treat chronic li er and gallbladder problems two or three times a week. In the spirit o holistic therapy, it can be help ul to treat the entire body on both soles o the eet. Look or spots that are sensiti e to pressure.

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Lower thoracic spine and lumbar spine areas

efle ology Massage Per orm re lexology massage a ter ear acupressure or oot re lexology. With chronic ailments, regular massage with the gem stick can bring about lasting impro ement. Because li er and gallbladder ailments are o ten accompanied by digesti e problems, the stomach and intestinal areas should be included in the treatment. Massage the area to the le t and right o the lower thoracic spine area and the entire lumbar spine area or about 20 minutes.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Peppermint, cumin, and dandelion root teas all stimulate the gallbladder, which can help reduce eelings o ullness a ter a high- at meal. Cumin and ennel tea can also help with latulence. I gallbladder problems originate with the li er, extract o milk thistle seed Sily u

arianu

can be help ul i taken o er an extended

period o time. Follow the manu acturer s directions or dosage.

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The upper area o the small intestine does not contain pain-transmitting ner es, so pain in the stomach area is o ten related to the large intestine. ince the main unction o the large intestine is to thicken the stool, this is where diarrhea and constipation problems usually originate. Gallbladder problems may also result in pain ul latulence. Thus, when treating problems in the intestines, it may also be necessary to treat the li er and gallbladder. P

A enturine and amethyst are calming, helping to

relie e cramps and alle iate pain. Rock crystal is good against illness in general and, because it helps with paralysis, acts against the intestinal sluggishness that can contributes to constipation. Fluorite has bene icial e ects on mucous membranes.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. n ortunately, because the part o the ear that corresponds to the intestines is located under the edge o the ear close to the temples, it can be di icult to treat the entire intestinal area with the pointed end o a gem stick. I necessary, you can use a paper clip bent into an open position to gently treat this hidden part. This is better than administering no treatment at all. Treatment should bring about a rapid, obser able impro ement. Check with your partner to ind out i his or her symptoms ha e impro ed. Applied se eral times a day, ear acupressure can be especially e ecti e or acute intestinal problems. Treat chronic intestinal ailments two or three times a week.

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General point Intestinal area General point

Foot

Large intestine

efle ology

Regular oot re lexology can be help ul in alle iating chronic intestinal ailments, including diarrhea. The area corresponding to the large intestine can be easily ound on the sole o the oot and is well placed or treatment. It is located around the arch o the oot, creating an arc rom below the ball o the oot to the top o the heel. For constipation, applying gentle pressure with the blunt end o the gem stick, massage this area on the le t sole rom bottom to top and on the right sole rom top to bottom. The re erse is true or diarrhea sing stronger pressure, massage the le t sole rom the top o the area to the bottom and the right sole rom bottom to top. The exception is acute diarrhea, in which the pathogen must exit the intestine. In such a case, massage in the direction indicated or constipation, but do so less intensi ely. The massage or either constipation or diarrhea should last about 10 minutes. In the spirit o a holistic approach, it can be help ul to treat the

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entire body on both soles o the oot, paying special attention to painsensiti e areas.

efle ology Massage Chronic intestinal ailments can be in luenced ia the ner es on the back when you use re lexology massage in combination with ear acupressure or oot re lexology massage. For best results, administer re lexology massage once or twice a week as needed. Massage the area to the le t and right o the lower thoracic spine and the entire lumbar spine area or about 20 minutes with the blunt end o the gem stick.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies For acute diarrhea, take dissol ed charcoal tablets or a probiotic supplement

or example, acidophilus to help eliminate the pathogen that is

causing the illness. For constipation, be sure that the diet contains an ade uate amount o

iber. Drinking enough water is also essential. Laxati es are not a

good solution, because o er time they suppress the intestines ability to unction properly and may one day stop working.

enstr al ro le s Menstrual cramps are a common problem among women o childbearing age. ach month, the uterus expels the mucous membrane lining that

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has built up during the pre ious month, which leads to menstrual bleeding. This mucous membrane lining is naturally renewed e ery month and plays an important role in pregnancy. Many girls and women know little about the actual process and curse the discom ort caused by this miracle o nature. Menstrual cramps can be

uite se ere, and pain-relie ing drugs

o ten do not su ice to ease the pain. ome doctors e en prescribe oral contracepti e pills, which decrease the menstrual low and associated pain. Howe er, be ore resorting to this step, a woman who su ers se ere cramps might want to consider acupressure and re lexology, which can be ery e ecti e in relie ing symptoms. P

Rose

uart is especially e ecti e or women s

problems. Fluorite bene its the mucous membranes, and amethyst alle iates pain. Heliotrope relaxes uterine cramping and encourages the production o new blood to balance the blood loss o menstruation.

Ear Acupressure Administered se eral times a day, ear acupressure can be especially e ecti e or acute menstrual cramp pain. First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the

General point

General point

Uterus Ovaries

Antidepressant point

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center axis o the ear. In addition, treating the antidepressant point at the end o the ridge on the edge o the ear is always appreciated. Depending on the shape o the recipient s ear, it can be di icult to reach the correct spot with the pointed end o the gem stick, because the point is located under the edge o the ear close to the temples. I necessary, you can use a paper clip bent into an open position to gently treat this hidden part. A ter treatment, you should obser e a rapid impro ement in symptoms. To guide your treatment, ask the recipient to tell you about changes in the intensity o the pain as you work.

Foot

efle ology

The reproducti e organs are located on the sole o the oot on the inside edge o the heel. Look or sensiti e areas and massage these using the blunt edge o the gem stick. In the spirit o a holistic approach, it can be ery help ul to treat the whole body on both soles o the eet.

Reproductive organs

efle ology Massage se muscle and oint massage oil and the blunt end o the gem stick or this massage. Massage the lumbar spine o er a broad area or about 10 minutes. O ten, menstrual discom ort is associated with pain in this area o the back, and this treatment will address this pain as well.

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Combine re lexology massage with oot re lexology once or twice a week or a holistic treatment or chronic menstrual problems.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies When taken regularly o er se eral months, the herbal remedy chasteberry

ite agnus-castus usually helps relie e menstrual problems.

Bladder and

dne

ro le s

In ery hot weather, an adult can produce more than 5 uarts o sweat a day. To replace this uantity o lost luid, one may ha e to consume as much as 7 uarts o water. This is an extreme example, but in my daily work I notice time and again that most people do not drink enough water. According to one rule o thumb, a person who weighs 155 pounds should drink about 5 pints o li uid a day, pre erably water. Milk, so t drinks, co ee, and black, oolong, or green tea do not count toward this daily amount. In people who do not drink enough water, bacteria can easily reproduce in the bladder. This may lead to an in ection o the bladder, which in turn can ascend to the renal pel is and kidneys, causing a more serious problem. O course, there are many other causes or bladder and renal pelis in ections. Because the bladder and kidneys work in concert but are located in di erent parts o the body, you must treat both areas. The kidneys and bladder are connected by the two ureters tubes that carry urine rom the kidneys to the bladder , which can also cause problems. In the case o in ection, acupressure alle iates pain immediately, but only rarely su ices as a stand-alone therapy. P

Fluorite has good e ects on the mucous mem-

branes. Rock crystal is e ecti e in general against in ections and illness and reduces mucous membrane in lammation. Rose uart and heliotrope support good blood circulation. Amethyst alle iates pain.

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General point Bladder

Kidneys

General point

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. Always treat both the kidney and bladder areas, as well as the area between them that corresponds to the ureter, e en i only the bladder is a ected. It can be di icult to reach the correct spot with the pointed end o the gem stick, because the point is located under the edge o the ear close to the temples. I necessary, you can use a paper clip bent into an open position to gently treat this hidden part. This is better than no treatment at all. Treat each point or 20 to 30 seconds. A ter treatment, you should see a rapid impro ement. Ask your partner to eri y this. For an acute bladder, renal pel is, or kidney in ection, apply ear acupressure se eral times a day. Treat chronic bladder and kidney problems two or three times a week.

Foot

efle ology

Treat chronic bladder and kidney problems two or three times a week. In the spirit o a holistic approach, it can be help ul to treat the whole

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Kidney Bladder

body on both soles o the eet. Be alert or pain-sensiti e spots. The kidney and bladder are located in di erent areas o the eet. Remember also to treat the part between these two points, which corresponds to the ureter. earch or pain-sensiti e spots in the entire lower body area and massage with the blunt end o the gem stick or 5 to 10 minutes.

efle ology Massage Combine a re lexology massage o the entire lumbar and lower thoracic spine areas with ear acupressure or oot re lexology. The kidneys are not always where they should be, although this only rarely causes problems. ou may simply ha e to include the middle o the thoracic spine area in your gem stick massage.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies The most important additional therapy is to drink plenty o li uids. This may include an herbal tea ormulated speci ically or bladder or kidney problems, a nettle lea Urtica dioica tea, or cranberry uice.

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I urination causes a burning sensation, it can be help ul to take 3 pellets o the homeopathic preparation Cantharis D6 or D12 once an hour.

ro le s Many older people su er rom hip pain, which can be uite se ere. In many cases, arthrosis destroys the cartilage o the oint. Arti icial hips can be inserted relati ely easily, but some do not last ery long, and these procedures are o ten delayed. Fracture o the emoral neck the top part o the thighbone is also common in older people. This bone is located ery close to the hip oint. ar acupressure can help ease the pain o these and all other hip problems. P

Amethyst alle iates pain. Rose uart and helio-

trope support good blood circulation, and rock crystal is e ecti e in general against illnesses. Rutile uart releases tensions and pro ides the stability one needs to stand on one s own two eet. Fluorite helps with pain related to arthritis and arthrosis.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. n ortunately, the hip is somewhat di icult to ind on the ear. ou will ha e to examine a rather large area or pain-sensiti e spots. During treatment, take a break and ask your partner to get up and walk around to eri y that you ha e ound the right point. I you note an impro ement, continue treating the points you located and treated immediately pre iously. ometimes, especially with acute hip pain, hip and back problems are di icult to distinguish rom one another. Thus, you should also locate and treat the area o the lumbar spine. Here, too, you should check in with your partner to guide the success o your treatment. I your partner notices impro ement only a ter you treat the lumbar spine area,

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General point Hip area

Lumbar spine area General point

Hip

you may conclude that the a ected area is the back, with pain radiating to the hips.

Foot

efle ology

In keeping with a holistic approach, it can help to regularly treat the whole body on both soles o the eet, especially i arthrosis is the cause o the hip pain. Be alert or pain-sensiti e points. The hips themsel es are located on the outside o the heels. Massage these small areas with the blunt end o the gem stick, using circular mo ements.

efle ology Massage Massage, with the blunt end o the gem stick, the lower lumbar ertebra area and a part o the lower-lying sacral area. As part o holistic

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treatment, also massage the areas to the le t and right o the entire spine on a regular basis.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Drinking 3 cups a day o nettle lea tea Urtica dioica helps to reduce the buildup o toxins. In the long run, a de il s claw Harpagophytu procu

ens preparation can help alle iate pain.

an Pain in the thigh can be related to back pain. The sciatic ner e runs along the thigh and is a common cause o pain down the back o the thigh. port in uries and ein in ections can also cause problems in the thighs. Regardless o the cause, howe er, acupressure can help ease pain. P Heliotrope and rose

Amethyst alle iates pain and relie es tension. uart encourage good blood circulation. Rock

crystal is help ul against in lammation and paralysis.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One o these is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear.

General point

Lumbar spine area

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The area that corresponds to the thigh is large, and the points are di icult to locate. Ask your partner to get up and walk around between treatment applications so you can determine whether you ha e ound the right points. I you notice impro ement, resume treating the points on which you were working immediately pre iously. I the cause o the pain is the sciatic ner e, locate and treat the lumbar spine area. Here, too, you will ha e to check in with your partner during treatment to eri y the success o the therapy. For acute pain, per orm the treatment twice a day. For chronic pain, treat two or three times a week.

Foot

efle ology

When the cause o thigh pain originates in the back, it helps to massage the rele ant area o the oot. The lumbar spine area is located on the inside edge o the sole, near the heel. Look or pain-sensiti e spots in this area and massage them, using the blunt end o the gem stick. I you ind an especially pain ul spot, care ully massage it using the pointed end o the stick. Remain on this point or 2 to 3 minutes. ou may ha e ound the exact ertebra responsible or the pain.

Lumbar spine area

Lumbar spine area

efle ology Massage sing muscle massage oil, per orm re lexology massage with the gem stick a ter ear acupressure or oot re lexology. Massage the lumbar spine

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area, because some o the ner es that originate here run along the thigh and can cause pain there.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies ince the potential causes o thigh pain are so aried, it is di icult to pinpoint help ul accompanying therapies. I the problem is locali ed or example, due to a muscle tear , you can massage the a ected area locally with the blunt end o the gem stick. Be care ul, because this massage should be percei ed as pleasant. In some cases, it may be better to simply place the gem stick lengthwise on the a ected area and allow it to rest there or 20 to 30 minutes. Rubbing the a ected area with muscle and oint massage oil can also be soothing. For acute in uries, it can be help ul to take 3 pellets per hour o the homeopathic preparation Arnica D12. Apply ice to acute in uries and ein in ections.

nee ro le s The knee is a complicated oint under se ere stress. Because o this constant stress, many people ha e pain and other problems with their knees. The causes o knee pain are extremely aried, and correcti e surgery may be re uired in some cases. Regardless o the cause or se erity, howe er, ear acupressure can help alle iate knee pain. For minor knee problems, acupressure alone may be su icient to pro ide relie . P

Amethyst alle iates pain and relie es tension. Rock

crystal reduces in lammation. Rose uart and heliotrope support good blood circulation.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear.

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General point

General point

Potential knee area

The area in the ear that represents the knee is relati ely large and the correct points will be located in a slightly di erent place or each person. earch this entire area and treat all pain-sensiti e points that you ind. Ha e your partner mo e his or her knee to get up and walk around

he or she may want

between treatment applications so you can

determine whether you ha e ound the right spots. A patient, thorough massage o this area with the tip o the gem stick can be ery e ecti e in alle iating acute knee pain.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies I you choose to massage the pain ul area o the knee itsel , proceed with great caution, using the blunt end o the gem stick. Do not treat protruding bones. Rub the knee with muscle and oint massage oil se eral times a day. Ice acute knee in uries se eral times a day during the irst two days. A ter that, application o warmth is better. The homeopathic preparation Arnica D12, taken at a dosage o 3 pellets per hour, can be help ul or acute in uries.

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o er e

an

In uries to the shin are extremely pain ul and can be alle iated with ear acupressure. Acupressure can also help support the healing o broken bones and relie e pain related to aricose eins and ein in ections. Fre uently recurring cal cramps are usually caused by a lack o magnesium, and must be treated accordingly to e ect any long-term change. P

A enturine and amethyst alle iate pain and relie e

tension. Rock crystal is e ecti e against in lammation. Rose uart and heliotrope support good blood circulation.

Ear Acupressure Lower leg problems are rarely chronic. As such, you need only locate and treat the points in the ear that correspond to the lower leg. n ortunately, as with all extremities o the body, the lower leg area can be di icult to ind, as the correct points will be located in a slightly di erent place or each person. earch or and treat pain ul points in the upper inner part o the ear with the tip o the gem stick. Periodically ask your partner to tell you

Potential lower leg area

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whether or not the pain is subsiding. He or she will probably not need to mo e the leg in order to notice the impro ement.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Rub the a ected area se eral times a day with muscle and oint massage oil. ou can massage the cal using the blunt end o the gem stick and muscle massage oil, but not the shin. Local massage o the pain ul area must be percei ed as pleasant. Ice acute in uries se eral times a day or the irst two days. A ter that, application o warmth is usually better. The homeopathic preparation Arnica D12, taken at a dosage o 3 pellets per hour, can be help ul or acute in uries. Vein in ections must be iced. upplementing with magnesium can be e ecti e against recurring cal cramps. Calcium may sometimes help as well, but the two minerals should not be taken at the same time.

nkle ro le s The ankle is ulnerable to torn tendons, sprains, tears, and breaks, and some o these in uries must be treated surgically.

n ortunately, most

ankle in uries are long-term problems and re uire se eral treatments. Regardless o the cause, howe er, you can alle iate pain and support the healing process with ear acupressure. P

Amethyst alle iates pain. Rock crystal reduces in lam-

mation. Heliotrope and rose uart stimulate good blood circulation.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. The ankle oint is airly easy to ind in the tip o the ear. Locate sensiti e points and ask your partner to mo e his or her oot during treatment. I the pain in the ankle subsides during treatment, remain on that point until no urther impro ement occurs. Because your partner can

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Feet

General point General point

mo e his or her oot while you are treating a particular point, it is easier to gauge what is working best to alle iate the pain. For acute pain, treat se eral times a day. Per orm regular treatment two or three times a week or chronic oint problems.

Acco panying Holistic Therapies Ice in uries, such as sprains and torn tendons, se eral times a day or the irst two days. A ter this time, application o warmth is usually better. Rub the oint with muscle and oint massage oil se eral times a day. For acute in uries, the homeopathic preparation Arnica D12, taken at a dosage o 3 pellets per hour, can be help ul.

oot and oe a n Arthrosis in the base oint o the big toe can cause se ere pain, especially among older people. A bunion or so-called hammertoe, in which the big toe becomes se erely bent, can also be ery pain ul.

ually uncom ort-

able are de ormed toes, which can de elop e en i one wears healthy shoes throughout one s li e.

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In order or ear acupressure to be success ul, howe er, determining the cause o oot and toe pain is not important. Acupressure will support healing o acute problems and help relie e any pain. P

Amethyst alle iates pain, and rock crystal reduces

in lammation. Heliotrope and rose uart encourage good blood circulation. Fluorite helps with pain related to arthritis and arthrosis.

Ear Acupressure First locate and treat the two general points in the ear. One is located at the tip o the triangle in the upper part o the ear, the other on the center axis o the ear. The toes are located at the ery top o the ear and extend under the ear s outer edge. ince the edge is easy to mo e, it should not be di icult to reach this spot with the tip o your gem stick.

Toes General point General point

Foot

efle ology

In the spirit o a holistic approach, it can be help ul to regularly treat the whole body on the soles o both eet, especially or arthrosis. Be alert or pain-sensiti e points, and treat them using the blunt end o the gem stick or 2 to 3 minutes each.

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Acco panying Holistic Therapies Drinking 3 cups a day o nettle lea tea Urtica dioica can help the body eliminate toxins. In the long run, taking a de il s claw Harpagophytu procu

ens preparation can also be e ecti e against oint pain. Rub

the toes se eral times a day with muscle and oint massage oil. Ice acute in uries se eral times a day or the irst two days, a ter which application o warmth is usually better. For acute in uries, the homeopathic remedy Arnica D12, taken at a dosage o 3 pellets per hour, can also be help ul. Walking bare oot is healthy in general or the eet

unless, o course,

one hits the leg o a table and breaks a toe in the process.

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Sticks

Those who want to ac uire the gem sticks used in this book may contact Hea en and arth, LLC P.O. Box 24 ast Montpelier, VT 05651 802-476-4775 800- 42- 423 hea enandearth earthlink.net www.hea enandearth ewelry.com

ooks Gienger, Michael. Crystal Power, Crystal Healing London Cassell & Co., 1

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Hall, Judy. The Crystal i le Cincinnati Walking tick Press, 2004.

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INDEX

acidophilus, 86

back pain, lower, 63 67

acne, 31

Belladonna D12, 45

acupressure

bilious colic, 81

body, 17 18

bladder in ection, 8

ear, 13 17

blood, 6, 7

acute ailments, 20 21

blood pressure

addictions, 4, 33

balancing, 5

alcohol, o er consumption o , 80

high, 80

amethyst, 4

low, 76 78

ankle problems,

2

100

blood sugar, high, 11

antidepressant point, 15

bronchial asthma, 67

arm pain, 54 56

bronchitis, 4, 11, 52, 67

lower, 57, 58, 5 , 60

bunion, 100

origin o , in neck, 23

bursitis, 57

Arnica D6, 58, 60, 74 Arnica D12, 50, 58, 60, 74, 6, 7,

calcium deposits, 55

, 100, 102

cal , cramp, 8

arthritis, 5, 12, 61, 62, 2, 101

Camphor, 78

arthrosis degenerati e oint disease ,

Cantharis D6 or D12, 1

54, 2, 3, 100, 101

cardio ascular problems, 5

a enturine, 5

carpal tunnel syndrome, 5 , 61 104

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cer ical spine area neck , 23, 53

emotional problems

chamomile poultice, 45

anxiety, 4, 7, 32, 74, 76

charcoal tablets, 86

depression, 7, 32 33, 35

chasteberry

sadness, 35

ite agnus-castus ,

8

105

eustachian tube, blocked, 43

chest pain, 7, 70 74

excitement, 74, 78

cholesterol le els, ele ated, 11 circulation problems, 6, 76 78

atty li er, 80

blood, 6, 7

emoral neck racture, 2

circulatory collapse, 76 77

iber, 86

see also ein problems

ingers

colds, 45 48

numbness, 61

concentration problems, 37 3

pain, 61 63

congestion, 45, 48

latulence, 83, 84

constipation, 21, 84 86

luorite, 5

cough, 67 70

lu, 5, 51

cranberry uice, 1

oot problems, 100 102

The Crystal i le Hall , 4, 103

oot re lexology, 18 21

Crystal Power, Crystal Healing

ractures, 5 , 2

Gienger , 4, 103 cubeb

itsea cu e a , 3

dehydration, 27 depression, 32 33, 35

ullness, eeling o , 80, 83 ungal in ections, 21, 31 gallbladder ailments, 78, 80 83, 84

detoxi ication, 31, 32

gallstones, 80

de il s claw Harpagophytu

gem sticks

procu

ens , 4, 102

choosing, 26 28

diarrhea, 84 86

cleansing, 8

digesti e disorders, 8, 23, 78, 83

healing energy o , 3 4 purchasing, 4, 103

ear ache, 43 45

hammertoe, 100

acupressure, 13 17

hand rod, 27 28, 2

eustachian tube, blocked, 43

Head, ir Henry, 23

middle ear in ection, 15, 43, 44

headache, 12, 3

elbow pain, 57 58

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Head ones, 23

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INDEX

heart problems, 74 76

migraines, 5, 3

irregularities, 74

43

milk thistle seed Sily u

heliotrope bloodstone , 6 herbal remedies, 24, 35, 67, 70, 8 , 1

arianu

, 83

moles, 18, 24 mucous membranes, 5, 12, 86 87

hip problems, 22, 2

4

Muscle and Joint Massage Oil, 26

holistic therapies, 20, 24 25 homeopathic remedies, 24

nausea, 10, 3 , 40, 41, 43, 80 neck

Ignatia LM6, 35

pain, 52 53

immune system, 6, 7, 8, 31, 50, 67

tense muscles, 34, 3 , 40

in lammations, 11 12

tension, 52 53

in luen a, 5, 51

ner e in ection, 57

insomnia, 7, 35

nettle lea Urtica dioica tea, 1, 4,

intestinal cramps, 84 86

102 neurodermatitis, 31

o oba oil, 25 pain, working with, 11 13 kidney in ection, 8

2

paralysis, 6, 52, 54, 63, 84, 4

kinesiology, analytical, 27, 28

pendulum, 27 28, 2

knee problems, 6

peppermint essential oil, 42

7

phlegm, 67, 70 la ender, 36

pneumonia, 67

laxati es, 86

pregnant women, 17, 21, 24

leg problems, lower, 8

probiotic supplements, 86

lemon balm melissa , 36

psyche, stabili ing, 4, 32

lemongrass Cy

opogon citratus ,

3 li er ailments, 80 83 atty, 80

Recuperation Massage Oil, 26 re lexology massage, 21 24 relaxation

lumbar spine area, 23, 24, 65

massage oil recipes, 26

lung disorders, 7, 67 70

points, 15 promotion o , 6

magnesium, 8,

Relaxation Massage Oil, 26

magnet Band-Aid, 56

renal pel is in ection, 8

massage oil recipes, 25 26

rib pain, 70 74

menstrual problems, 6, 86 8

rock crystal clear uart crystal , 6

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rose uart , 6 7

tendon sheath in ection, 57

rutile uart

tennis elbow, 57

rutilated uart , 7

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tension sacral area, 23, 63 64 salt bags, 45

mental, 5 neck, 52 53

alt Massage Oil, 25

thigh pain, 4

6

sciatic ner e, 22, 4, 5

thoracic spine area, 23

shingles, 70 71, 74

throat, sore, 8, 50 52

shoulder-arm syndrome, 54 shoulder pain, 54 56 sinus problems

thumb pain, 61 63 thymus, 27 tight spot, 61

in ections, 5, 45 48

tincture, 36, 78

sinusitis, 11

toe problems, 100 102

suppuration, 43

hammertoe, 100

skin problems, 5, 31 32

tonsillitis, 12

sleep problems, 7, 35 37

toothache, 48 50

sodalite, 7 8

treatment basics

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, 25, 35

stomach problems, 78 80

choosing o stones, 26 28 inding the correct areas and points to treat, 28 2

lining, in ection o , 23

pain during, 12 13

pain, upper stomach, 78

sel -treatment, 11

upset, 80

trigeminal neuralgia, 45

stress emotional, 32

ureter, 8 , 0, 1

psychological, 34 Valerian, 36, 76 teas or bladder or kidney problems, 1 or congestion, 48

ein problems in ection o , 4, 6, 8, aricose eins, 8

or gallbladder ailments, 83

itamin supplements, 3 , 43, 56, 74

or hip problems, 4

omiting, 78

or nausea, 43, 80 or phlegm expectorant, 70

warming pillows, 53, 56, 67

or sleep problems, 36

warts, 21

or sore throats, 52

water consumption, daily, 8

or stomach problems, 80

wrist pain, 5

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