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Acupressure’s real use is as a health-care, self-care technique for promoting health balance and preventing disease and disorders. It can also be used as an effective tool for easing and curing common, minor ailments or as an adjunct to therapy for more serious conditions.

In line with this tradition, the focus of this book is therefore on health rather than on disease. It starts with a complete Acupressure Workout for promoting vitality and good health in the whole body. This routine can be performed daily and used to maintain good health and prevent disease. There are then sections focusing on each part and system of the body, showing how acupressure can be used to optimize body functions and well-being. Contained within each of these sections are general health-care tips¹ and also acupressure prescriptions for preventing and relieving common disorders.

Acupressure, used wisely, can give you real power at your fingertips: the power to promote your own health, to detect imbalances at an early stage through self-awareness and the ability to restore balance. However, acupressure is not a substitute for medical treatment in the case of serious illness, so if your symptoms persist or you are unsure what is causing them, you should always seek medical advice.

If you are in poor health, or have a chronic health problem, acupressure can be used in conjunction with whatever treatment you are currently receiving to assist the body in gradually restoring its natural healing mechanisms and good health.