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Acupuncture &
Acupressure
• Expert advice for relieving pain.
illnesses. and injuries using
Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Idiot-proof tips for getting the
most from sessions
• Practical guidelines for
choosing a treatment chat's
right for you
David W. Sellar.;, l.Ac
Acupunct
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and Acu
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Contents at a Glance
Part 1: From Mystery to Miracles
1 What Are Acupuncture and Acupressure, and How
Do They Work?
1
3
What are acupuncture and acupressure, what are acupoints and how tofind them, how it all works, puncture
or pressure, similarities and differences.
2 What to Expect on Your First Visit-Does It Hurt? 11
See your tongue in a whole new light, your pulse will tell
you more than your heartbeat, discover why acupuncture
doesn't hurt, learn when not to go for treatment, relax and
enjoy the ride.
3 The Origins of Oriental Medicine 21
How medicines merged in China 3,000 years ago, acupressure choices to pick from, the many faces of acupuncture,
acu-life goes global.
4 Acupressure-Fingers, Hands, and a Whole Lot More 29
Learn how to use yourfingers, palms, and feet to release
tired and sore muscles, know how hard to push before you
go too far, discover the three kinds of pressure and when to
use them, activate your qi channels with these stimulating, easy-to-learn techniques.
S Acupuncture-Tools of the Trade 37
Learn the truth about acupuncture, the look and feel of
painless, stainless steel, know what other tricks acupuncturists have in their bag, discover how to eat with the seasons using oriental methods of nutrition, are medicinal
herbs right for you?
6 How You Get Sick-The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 51
What are yin and yang and what do they have to do with
your health, find out the source of your energy, learn how
you can be under the weather ... literally.
Part 2: Stop the Pain Drain 57
7 Pain from the Neck Up 59
Relief from the horrors of headaches, solutions for post-op
tooth pain, a pain in the neck no longer, stop the pain and
fatigue offibromyalgia.
8 Keeping Pain at Arm's Length
Keep pain at a distance with acu-help for bothersome bursitis and tortuous tennis elbow, repetitive pain from carpal
tunnel syndrome, and arthritis can take a hike.
69
9 Pain Below the Belt
8I
Strike back at pain that hits below the belt with oriental
medicine's solid solutions for back pain and sciatica, don't
take another step with knee pain or plantar fasciitis.
IO Injuries-Taking the Ouch out of the Oops! 93
An explanation of the different types of injuries and how
to help heal with acu-points, herbs, and remedies to slow
the swelling, prevent these sports- and work-related injuries from occurring in the future.
11 Nervous About Nerve Pain? I03
Discover effective treatments for the never-ending neiVe
pains of Bell's palsy, multiple sclerosis, and shingles, say
no to the debility of post-stroke, and nagging trigeminal
neuralgia.
Part 3: Respiration , Perspiration, and Menstruation
I2
113
Respiration-A Breath of Fresh Air
It's all about breathing when you can't do it easily, take a
look at oriental medicine's answers for asthma, allergies,
and bronchitis.
13 Colds-Nosing Around for Better Health I23
Sniff out this chapter for solutions to a clear nose, discover
the acu-points that calm the common cold and cough
while unclogging nasal congestion and sinister sinusitis.
I4 Childhood Conditions-Pass the Owner's Manual 133
Acu-point solutions for colic and cough self-care and help
is on the way for recurring childhood diarrhea and vomiting, end the cycle of pain and discomfort from chronic ear
infections with oriental medicine.
IS Cancer-A Ray of Hope I47
Strengthen your immune system and ward off potential
side effects, learn the latest research treatments, and selfcare to assist you with one of your greatest challenges,
healing foods, biomagnets, powerful pressure points, and
more.
I6 Birthing Baby ISS
Learn how oriental medicine benefits your baby and you
from conception through the birth, find out how acupoints lend a helping hand during childbirth, and make
morning sickness a distant memory.
I7 The Disappointment Down Under
Find solutions for hormonal happenings such as PMS,
painful periods, and menopause, look to your acu-pro
to know.
I6S
Part 4: Silent Sufferers
18 Female Frustrations
173
175
Chisel out of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts with oriental medicine's time-tested treatments, untangle endometriosis with accurate acu-points.
19 Gastro-Intestinal Conditions-A Glitch in Your Gut 185
Give your gut a break by learning the foods and acu-points
that eradicate irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion,
stop the colon crisis of constipation and diarrhea with oriental medical techniques.
20 Skin-The Purpose of the Surface 195
Beauty is only skin deep, keep it going deeper than that
with powerful acu-points to pin back your ears with area
facelifts, and end embarrassing eczema.
21 Stress-Notions and Emotions 201
Release pent up worry, depression, and anxiety with supportive acu-points, herbs, and heart-calming Qi Gong.
22 Driving Your Qi: The Passing, Middle,
or Breakdown Lane
213
Press on with acu-points through the challenging conditions of AIDS/HIV and addictions, count on oriental medicine to lower your blood pressure and boost up your
energy.
23 Balancing Your Qi: Too Much Here, Not Enough There 223
Fall into a much-needed sleep with the help of ancient
medical techniques, you'll be happy to lose the cold of
Raynaud's, the ringing of tinnitus, and the burden of
weight with awesome acu-points.
Part 5: The Home Stretch
24 Expectations-Am I Better Yet?
235
237
Find out how the body heals naturally, how acupressure
speeds up the process, how time and patience are powerful
allies during the healing process, and how to tell if you're
better.
25 Building a Winning Team 243
How to choose an acu-pro, how to tell your doctor you are
seeing a complementary healthcare practitioner, when is it
time to see another specialist, and the importance of family support in healing.
26 And Then There Was You: Taking Charge
How to take responsibility for your health, lifestyle, diet,
exercise, and discipline, how much stress contributes to
disease, and when is it time to let go and laugh ... pulling
it all together!
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Table of Contents
Part 1 : From Mystery to Miracles
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1
What Are Acupuncture and Acupressure, and
How Do They Work?
3
What Are Acupuncture and Acupressure? ......................................................4
EnergyChannels: Go with the Flow ..............................................................4
Acu-Points: Mini but Mighty ..........................................................................5
Finding YourPoints-Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! ................6
Anatomy: The Thigh Bone's Connected to the ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Finger Measurements: Let Your Fingers Do the Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]
How Does ItWork-The Key to the Qi .......................................................... ?
Bioelectric Flow: W hat's the Buzz All About? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Biomagnetic Flow Pulls You to the Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Different Yet the Same ....................................................................................9
Healthcare Versus Self-Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 What to Expect on Your First Visit-Does It Hurt?
Looking: Mirror, Mirror on theWall
11
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Tongue Diagnosis: Open Wide and Say ''Aaah!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
YourPulse: Feel the Beat ................................................................................13
Listening and Asking: TheHidden Arts ........................................................14
Smelling:Pass thePerfume ............................................................................15
Physical Exam: Follow the Yellow Brick Road ..............................................15
Check Your Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Abdomen: The Bounty of the Belly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IsThisSafe? ....................................................................................................17
Acupressure: Press Safely! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acupuncture: The Safer the Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Your Treatment: Relax and Enjoy ..................................................................18
The Power of Pleasing Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Acupuncture: The Painless Truth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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The Origins of Oriental Medicine
21
Acupuncture: The Ancient Art ......................................................................21
Types of Acupressure: Choices, Choices, and MoreChoices ........................22
Shiatsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Reflexology: Foot Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Types of Acupuncture: MorePointyChoices ................................................24
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
The Five-Element Tradition: Wooden You Like to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Japanese Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
It's an Acu-World After All ............................................................................26
4 Acupressure-Fingers, Hands, and a Whole Lot More 29
From Fingers to Feet-Using Your Body toHeal ..........................................29
Fingers and Palms ... Hold On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Feet: Please Tread on Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pressure on thePoint-HowHard Do YouPush? ........................................32
Three Types of Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Common Acupressure Techniques-- Shake, Rattle, and Roll ........................33
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure
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Acupuncture-Tools of the Trade
37
Needles:When Size Does Matter ..................................................................38
Needle Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Moxibustion�A Real Warm-Up ....................................................................41
Moxibustion: The Cherry on Top ................................................................... .41
Cupping: Trying to Horn In ..........................................................................42
Cupping Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Massage and Exercise: Movin', Movin', Movin' ............................................43
Tui-Na: Push Me, Pull You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Medical Qi Gong�It's a Bird, It's a Crane, It's You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Magnets: What's the Attraction? ..................................................................45
Nutrition: Heal with the Energy of Food ......................................................45
The Healing Power of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Herbal Medicine---PlantsPlus ........................................................................47
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How You Get Sick-The Good, the Bad,
and the Ugly
51
Yin and Yang�the Great Balancing Act ........................................................ 51
Qi and Blood: Building Blocks of Health ......................................................53
The Dreaded Excesses: Too Much, Too Fast ..................................................54
The Bothersome Barometer 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Directions of Disease: Follow the Yellow Brick Road ............................55
The Eight Directions: Which Way Did He Go?
Part 2: Stop the Pain Drain
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Pain from the Neck Up
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Headaches: Riot on the Rooftop! ..................................................................59
Serious Sinus Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Pressure Points to Take the Ache Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Dental Pain: Page the Tooth Fairy ................................................................62
Gentle Dental Acu-Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
NeckPain: Release theWeight of the World ................................................64
Stop the Neck Wreck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Fibromyalgia: Tired of Being Sick and Tired ..................................................65
Render Tender Points Painless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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Keeping Pain at Arm's Length
69
Bursitis: TheCursa the Bursa ........................................................................70
Shoulder Bursitis: Play Ball (Again!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Move It or Lose It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Tennis Elbow: The Gripes of the Grip ..........................................................?!
Acupressure: The Match Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Mouse That Made You Roar ........................ 74
Trouble in the Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
The Terminator in the Tunnel: Acupuncture on the Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
I'll Be Back: Acupressure Stretch and Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Arthritis: Speakin' of the Creakin' ................................................................77
Causes of the Creakin' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Oriental Aids for Arthritis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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Pain Below the Belt
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Oh, My Aching Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Sciatica: The Nerve of It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Elbow Your Pain Out of the Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
KneePain: What's the Deal with Your Kneel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Capping Off KneePain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Plantar Fasciitis: A Step in the Right Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Electro-Auricular: I Hear It's All in the Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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Injuries-Taking the Ouch out of the Oops
93
Motor Vehicle Accidents: Putting the Brakes onPain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
End the Backlash of Whiplash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Slips and Falls: StopPain from Falling Through theCracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sports- No Guts, No Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Work: Beyond the Job Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Ergonomics-Getting the Right Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Nervous About Nerve Pain?
103
Bell's Palsy: For aWinning Smile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Multiple Sclerosis: A Nervous Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lighten the Load of Your Legs with Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Shingles: Not Just on Your Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Stroke: A One-Sided Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Stroke: Are You at Risk? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
The Oriental View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Facing YourPain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Help with Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Respiration-A Breath of Fresh Air
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Allergies: Aahh-Choo! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Put a Close to the Runny Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Acupressure: Keys to End the Sneeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Asthma: Ease theWheeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Common Asthma Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Take a Deep Breath with Acu-Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Bronchitis: Quit theCough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Points to Cut Off the Cough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Nutrients to Neutralize Mucus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Colds-Nosing Around for Better Health
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Colds: Clearing aCommonCondition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Oriental Medicine Calms the Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cough: Expectorating to Feel Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Acu-Points: Breathe a Sign of Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
NasalCongestion: Had Enough of the Stuff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sinusitis: Inflammation in a Hidden Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Acu-Pros Clear Your Nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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