Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

Acupressure points are held on the same side of the body as the muscle that is weak.

The first arm and leg points are held at the same time, one with each hand. Light

pressure is maintained for about 30 seconds or until a pulse is felt in the leg. The

hands are then moved to the second acupressure points and held, again waiting for

the pulse in the leg. Figure 14.2 illustrates the pressure points for the lungs.

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First

Second

FIGURE 14.2
Acupressure
points for the
lungs.

Polarity Therapy

In a typical Polarity Therapy session, the practitioner assesses energy flow using pal-

pation, observation, and interview with the recipient clothed for the entire session.

Sessions usually take 60–90 minutes and involve both touch and verbal interaction.

Touch contact may be light, medium, or firm and is used to stimulate and balance

the body’s biofield. During the session, the practitioner supports the client in increas-

ing self-awareness of subtle energy sensations, which may be experienced as tin-

gling, warmth, or wavelike movement. Clients are also helped to process feelings

and develop specific strategies for reducing stress and increasing wellness. Clients are

encouraged to take responsibility for their lives and create positive thinking that is

the cornerstone of good health.

Both Applied Kinesiology and Polarity Therapy believe that nutrition plays a major

role in health and well-being. Kinesiology assesses people’s nutritional status, includ-

ing food intolerances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and other chemical sensitiv-

ities. Polarity nutrition views food as energy and develops an ongoing, changing