For over 5,000 years, Oriental medicine has known of 24 acupressure points on the body of such power that they are rarely discussed or designated on acupressure meridian charts. Blum's simple system identifies these points and shows women how to use their healing power to cure premenstrual syndrome, to treat the symptoms of menopause, and aid in conception and contraception. Illustrations.
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Blum's intriguing book unveils a mystery of traditional Chinese medicine--the uses of the so-called forbidden pregnancy points. Weaving together personal anecdote, historical reflection, theory, and praxis, Blum describes how she first learned of the 24 forbidden points while training to be an acupuncturist. No one could tell her anything about the points except that they should be avoided during pregnancy. Blum asked the obvious question, What effect might there be on a woman during the first weeks of pregnancy if, unaware of her condition, she was unable to inform a therapist to avoid them? Using herself as prime guinea pig, Blum experimentally ascertained the healing uses of the points, which are indeed powerful enough to disrupt pregnancy but hold as powerful a potential for healing both emotional and physical traumas. An excellent addition for collections where interest in alternative medicine is high. Patricia Monaghan
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By Maria
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With oriental books I had always the problem that I didn't understand what they meant by their metaphoric descriptions. This book makes the connections between emotions and organs clear in Western terms an gives examples how these impacts manifest in symptoms. The content is quite basic, so should not overwhelm anybody, but give something to think about and take another perspective on our body on our life.
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Format:Paperback
I was skeptical at first having tried several "alternative" healing techniques. But at 37, after years of a period that you could set a clock by, my periods became totally irregular. Bleeding before, during (excessively), and after. The doctors wanted to put me on hormones. I had a very negative experience with these in the past. Anyway, I tried this and within three months my periods were just fine. Little cramping, average to light flow. I stopped doing them several times and the irregularity came back. So now my copy is falling apart because I take it with me always. Although I don't agree with her pressure points as a birth control method or with some of her philosophies, the pressure points work!
By "cindysd"
Format:Paperback
This is the book if you're seeking solutions to problems with conditions, diseases and syndromes of the gynecological organs. Jeanne is compassionate and very good at explaining what goes on, where it came from and how to fix it. She is open and honest, using her personal experiences to teach us how to heal ourselves. All of this is done without drugs or surgery. My husband is a practitioner of Oriental medicine. Through him, I've had an opportunity to study accupressure and the energy meridians. Jeanne's book is by far the best I've ever come across at getting this important information out to the Western public. Read it and start your way on the path of health.
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