Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

the points for 20–30 seconds. This massage is believed to turn on the blocked

reflexes, allowing the lymph flow to return to normal. The weak muscle will have

improved in strength when retested. Figure 14.1 illustrates the neurolymphatic

points for the lungs.

Meridians are traced in the designated direction using both sides of the body.

Practitioners use the flat of their hands to give better coverage. It can be done over

clothing without actually touching the client. Tracing the meridian adds the practi-

tioner’s flow of energy to the recipient’s energy in a blocked meridian and may

restore the normal flow of energy. Figure 14.1 also illustrates the lung meridian.

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Lung meridian

Neurolymphatic

holding points

FIGURE 14.1

Lung meridian

and neurolym-

phatic holding

points.