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

This book provides detailed information on the principles and practice of techniques from East Asian medicine to vitalize and move the lymphatic system, ensuring a well-functioning immune system. It also emphasizes the significance of the omentum, a layer of peritoneum that surrounds abdominal organs, and builds a bridge between Western theories of the immune system with Asian bodywork's emphasis on abdominal treatment.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 21 May 2019
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining a robust immune system. To achieve this, it is essential to ensure the health of the lymphatic system. This comprehensive book offers detailed insights into the principles and practices of techniques from East Asian medicine, aimed at revitalizing and stimulating the lymphatic system to optimize its functioning. These techniques encompass shiatsu, cupping therapy, and gua sha, among others.

In addition to emphasizing the importance of the omentum, a layer of peritoneum that envelops abdominal organs, the book delves into the dynamic physiological characteristics of this often overlooked component of human anatomy. Drawing upon the author's extensive experience in East Asian and Integrative medicine, the book skillfully bridges the gap between Western theories of the immune system and the emphasis on abdominal treatment in Asian bodywork. This results in innovative and insightful guidance for students and practitioners engaged in Asian Healing modalities and lymphatic techniques.

\n Weight: 562g\n
Dimension: 257 x 177 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781848193642\n \n