Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha for a Healthy Immune System

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Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha for a Healthy Immune System

Name: Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha for a Healthy Immune System
Brand: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
SKU: 9781848193642
Price: 83.99 AUD
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JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERSISBN: 9781848193642

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By Richard Gold, Foreword by Ted Kaptchuk
Imprint: SINGING DRAGON
Release Date: August 14, 2019
Format: HARDBACK
Dimensions: 257 x 186 mm
Weight: 560 g
Pages: 184

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To ensure a well-functioning immune system, the lymphatic system must be healthy. Thisbook provides detailed information on the principles and practice of techniques from EastAsian medicine which vitalize and move the lymphatic system to get the immune systemworking at its optimal level. These techniques include shiatsu, cupping therapy and guasha.Highlighting the significance of the omentum (a layer of peritoneum that surroundsabdominal organs), the book describes the dynamic physiological attributes of this mostlyignored component of human anatomy. Using the author's decades of experience workingin East Asian and Integrative medicine, he expertly builds a bridge between Westerntheories of the immune system with Asian bodywork's emphasis on abdominal treatment.Innovative and insightful guidance for students and practitioners working in Asian Healingmodalities and lymphatic techniques.

Foreword by Ted Kaptchuk; Preface; Introduction; 1. The Lymph System: Our Silent Protector; 2. Blood Formation According to the Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM; 3. Primacy of Abdominal Therapy (Ampuku), the Omentum and Interstitium; 4. A Step-by-Step Illustrated Instructional Guide: Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu; 5. Cupping Therapy; 6. Gua Sha; 7. Introduction to Kyoshi Kato's Treatise and Disclaimer; 8. 'In Search of New Medical Treatments: Towards a World Revolution in Medical Science, Pharmacology and Dietetics' by Kyoshi Kato; 9. Additional Resources; 10. Final Thoughts

Dr. Gold`s book, `Seitai (Lymphatic )Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha` is an excellent addition to the field of Asian Healing arts. It is well written and combines his spiritual journey to Japan with a clear description of how to perform Seitai Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha.The photographs are concise and revealing of the multiplicity of methods involved in these classic methods. The description and integration of Western Medical theory with Traditional Chinese Medical theory is seamless and insightful.

Seitai (Lymphatic) Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha for a Healthy Immune System

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