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With shiatsu a Japanese word meaning finger pressure you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your bodys natural healing modalities. The Book of Shiatsu is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly Arthritic conditions Backaches Emotional stress Headaches and migraines Intestinal disorders Menstrual and reproductive problems Muscular pain and tension Here youll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new, accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the bodys energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.