I was initially excited to receive this book as a gift, as my growing library of alternative medicine self help books was lacking an entry on the subject of acupressure. Unfortunately, my experience with this book is that it's a little too (for lack of a better phrase) illness-oriented.

Here's the problem from my perspective: Looking through the index you'll find information on points that can help you clear a cold out of your sinuses or aid in getting rid of acne, but there aren't any pages dedicated to subjects like "these points will help activate kidney function", or "if you're experiencing gall bladder pain, you should direct some massage onto this point", or even something so simple as "this is where your liver meridian is located."

To put it a bit more simply: I've already discovered methods that work well for me for getting rid of colds and clearing my skin; what I wanted from a book on acupressure was basic information on the location of organ meridians, and instructions on how to properly activate those points to optimize body function. As far as I could find, this book offers exactly zero explicit information on those subjects.

As a result, I've decided to return the book - if anyone has any recommendations on a book that more closely resembles what I'm looking for I'd love to hear them.

Since I have no background in accupressure, I was unable to understand the book -- like, where is the Mound of the Golden Moon situated on my body? (I made that up, that was not an exact phrase, but there were a number of similar esoteric terms.) Within a week, I found another buyer and sold it.

Over the last 5 years I borrowed this book from the library many times and convinced myself that it works. I decided to own it, because illness does not come only on a weekday when the book is available in the library.

Very, very user friendly!

Excellent pictures showing pressure points, plus well written descriptions.

Excellent indexes in back of book.

The best guide for acupuncture and acupressure that I have found.

I bought a copy for myself and my daughter.

Very helpful with a lot of information. easy to use and follow the instructions. The title describes very well what the book is about.

Bought this as a gift for mom. She loved it. She said it was just what she wanted. Thsi book covers all common ailments.

This is the best acupressure book we've gotten our hands on, and we have quite a few of them. Definitely worth buying at any price - but at $20 or less, it's a steal. Covers all the major stuff and is very straightforward, easy to follow.

This is a great reference for anyone doing energy work, healing or acupressure. It explains the various points on the body. A must for a healer's reference library.

I bought this book 9 months ago. I referred to it countless times- for myself and my 4 year-old son. Not just in crisis- and this is important- but rather I developed a routine of performing acupressure on him every evening for about 10 min.There are points that are indicated in stimulating the body's immunity, for example, and I would think a lot of people would be interested in those points. Better to prevent than to treat!
It is also interesting that the points indicated in a specific condition are tender when you are having that condition. Anyway, I am convinced we saved a good amount of co-pays for doctor's visits, because compared to last year, my son has been a lot healthier this year. Just a coincidence?

I just love this book. I am sufferring from 22 documented medical disorders and everyday I consume 38 medications. I was so sick my doctors jokingly called me a "walking pathology". So, I was more than motivated to try out the techniques in this book. They work. This is an excellent book that can be used regularly to help relieve a headache, improve sleep, or just energise the body without taking drugs, plus 40 other ailments. These techniques are illustrated with over 400 photographs. This book makes Michael Reed Gach's other two books redundant ie Acupressure for Emotional Healing and Greater Energy At Your Fingertips. Buy this book and you need not buy the other two books. If you are in my position, this book will save your life. Dr Jusuf Hariman.

I am a student at the Oregon School of Massage and in my class on lower massage my instructor shared with us a book that she has on pressure points you can use for colds, headaches, immune system, memory, concentration and a variety of things. I was taken in by the ease in which you could use this book to help in any aliment you may have. You can do it any where. It is put together very well and the pictures and illustration help a great deal with where the points are on the body. It is written well and you don't have to have a degree to read it or to use it. I love it.

I am a student at Oregon School of Massage and in my class on lower massage my instructor gives us hand outs on different points that would help people with different ailments. I asked her where she got these, she told us that there is a book that she borrowed from a friend and has never returned (she got a little red in the face when she said that). She says the book is used quite often and has worked very well for her. So with that I bought a copy (at a very good price I might add). I have been using it every since the day it came. I do believe it did help my cold that came on just after I got it. You can do it any where. It is put together very well and the pictures and illustration help out a great deal with where the points are. It is written well and you don't have to have a degree to read it. I love it.

This book is very informative, but it is hard for the first-time "acupuncturist". :) Overall, I am learning more about the art from this book, but it could be a little more user friendly. :)

I go to an accupunturist but I really wanted to learn how to manage my health issues between appointments (it's not cheap) and this book was perfect for it. I also use it for my husband and our 3 year old. If they are having a specific complaint, we look up the points and the easy to follow information helps us treat ourselves. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to heal themselves or simply feel better on a daily basis.

My acupuncture M.D. recommended this book to me. I first borrowed it from the library & it proved so good, I bought my own copy. We've used it as a household remedy for charley horse spasms, headaches, insomnia, allergic reactions & more. My husband gets charley horse spasms in his thigh & finds it difficult to get relief. The acupressure points recommended in the book for spasms cleared his pain within 60 seconds. For that alone, it's priceless in his eyes. I found that holding the recommended points when I am experiencing mild allergic reactions at least lessens the reaction if not clears it up entirely. Ditto for mild headaches. It's been extremely helpful & well worth the purchase price.

This is a totally clear, easy to read, fact supported guide which addresses just about every need we humans could ever have.... things I'd never considered with respect to acupressure therapy. I'm looking for relief from Fibromyalgia, and found it here. The book has been passed around to every family member. Everyone agrees, it's complete. The author even adds warnings about interactions, information about what NOT to do, demonstrating his comprehensive knowledge of the subject. The book truly guides you through every step, giving you valuable facts as well as confidence to go further. The results have spoken for themselves. An excellent investment!

I borrowed this book from the library and now I'm buying two. The trigger points for insomnia really helped me. I've never slept so well. This is a great reference book for anyone's library.

I purchased this book to see if the techniques given could help with a recent problem I was having with TMJ (tight jaw) and a longer-term problem with insomnia. The techniques I learned helped greatly with both problems. My jaw tightness is almost completely gone after only a few weeks and I am sleeping much better. I highly recommend this book for solving a whole variety of common problems.

In a nutshell, Acupressure's Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments shows the reader how they can use acupressure on themselves to relieve stress related problems.

So what exactly is acupressure? Well, its an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press on key points on the surface of the skin- which in turn stimulates the body's natural self-curing abilities. More specifically, when these points are pressed on for several minutes, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing. If at this point you're wondering how acupressure differs from ACUPUNCTURE, well, there's not much difference- the same points are used for both, its's just that one uses needles and the other uses your fingers.

And just what makes these acupressure points or "potent points" so special? Well, as the book explains, they are places on the skin that are especially sensitive to bioelectrical impulses in the body and conduct these impulses readily. So, by stimulating these points with your fingers, you're triggering the release of endorphins (your body's natural pain killers) which blocks the pain. This in turn increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected area which promotes healing and causes the muscles to relax.

Neat huh? This kind of info is covered in Part I of the book. Part II, which is about 85% of the book, covers the acupressure points themselves and the techniques for the specific ailments- and boy do they cover the ailments! Just about everything you can imagine is covered from acne to fainting to shoulder tension. Pictures are a plenty and show you the exact areas to press on- it's a pretty easy process and the book makes it simple to do. Also of note is that there are two ways to use the book, you can look up a problem by system (i.e. digestive system, immune system, etc.) via a handy chart, or simply look a problem up by flipping around as the ailments are covered in alphabetical order.

The book ends with two appendices, one being a nice point location chart, and the other a summary of the potent points. All-in-all its a pretty clear and easy to use book that should help many put an end to their stress-related aches and pains. Other pain books that might be of interest include The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution for readers suffering from plantar fasciitis.

This book was very helpful for my headaches and sinus problems. I would recommend this book.

Great book, self explanatory for even the most challenged like me!
Highly reccommend! This has changed my life!

Michael Gach's book, Acupressure's Potent Points, gives what he promises, "A guide to self-care for common ailments." It is something I will refer to on an ongoing basis, as the instructions are very specific and easy to follow. Although I just recently purchased the book, I have already shared a couple of the accupressure procedures with others.

Most of the procedures are for treating physical hurts, but there is also information on helping sadness and depression, which ties it in nicely with some of the energy therapies that focus on emotional healing. I expect to use this book for a very long time.

My husband and I use this reference book often to treat everyday aches and pains without drugs! Great information with pictures and written instructions.

The main text part is simple and easy enough to follow, with illustrations and photographs. My 2 star rating, instead of 4 I would have given, is only due to the Appendix A and Appendix B. Appendix A shows nice diagrams of where the pressure points are, and those points are given by the codes (B2, CV6, etc.). Appendix B explains those points, and gives reference to the main text pages. Problem? Appendix B is sorted alphabetically by the exotic names of the points - Abdominal Sorrow, Above Tears - instead of Sp16 or GB41. So, if I want to know what LI14 does, I have to skim through Appendix B to find it. These enigmatic names are probably translations from Chinese, and frankly I don't care to know and I am not awed by exoticism. All they needed to do was to create Appendix B alphabetically using the codes, not the stupid names.

The book has some very effective and simple techniques. They have helped with headaches, hiccups and some with TMJ.

I've purchased several books on accupressure and this is the best, especially for beginners.

It's easy to understand, well organized. The pictures make it very clear where the potent point are. Most of all, the accupressure techniques work!

This is an excellent book. The best and simplest pain relief - but you do have to do the exercises. He interjects some spiritual, metaphysical approaches that make it more personal for me. I have copied some pages of the book to give to people. Those who apply his pressure points are amazed that they work so well. I bought the book and gave it to my dauther because of her back pain. She applied his pressure points and exercises and was amazed to be relieved of her pain. It is illustrated, easy to read & highly effective. BUT YOU DO HAVE TO DO THE WORK YOURSELF.

I have enjoyed this book and it has helped me with some pain issues. I would order from this seller again. The book arrived on time and in great condition. I have no complaints.

I love this book. It is very 'hands on' with easy to understand directions and illustrations. (I have another book by a different author I have yet to use because it is so complicated). This one, Acupressure Potent Points, covers a wide range of health issues: shoulder tension, chronic fatigue, arthritis, depression, anxiety etc. It also covers the immune system and wellness in general. Before each health issue there is advise about probable causes, food and lifestyle to support recovery and experiences of people who used the acupressure and succeeded. I find it very inspiring and encouraging. I have used this book for years. Love it.

This book has the pictures, many different procedures depending upon what ails you, lists the clinical terminology for the location of the pressure points, and more. NOT for the faint of heart - requires deep concentration if you're a novice - Might be perfect for someone that had any kind of medical experience.

Excellent! Helps me every time. Very clear, detailed and covers everthing I have been looking for in a book like this.

It would be helpful if can get information/ view the sample pages on the item description, such as the table of contents, etc. That way we will be able to see if the book has what we're looking for, sort of like in a virtual library; because sometimes you buy a book because it has something specific in the book that you've been looking for.

I include this with my THERALASER T2000 for people who want the benefits of acupucture without the fuss of needles and added pain.

This book is very easy to understand and follow. For those not familiar with Chinese acupuncture points it gives you easy to understand information. You can check on the back pages for points you feel sore and it will direct you to the information on the use of that point and is Chinese name.

In a short time the reader can have a basic understanding of how to treat minor aches and pains without the need of pills.

For those more advance you will find that for each meridian the book does not show all the point just a few, which in some cases is important since you can not pinpoint what exactly hurts and to what is related.

But overall is a good book to have at home

This book is simple enough for the novice, yet detailed enough for the skilled practioner, Perfect!

I've had this book for years and totally love it. It's so helpful it's really amazing.

Clearly illustrated, simple, helpful, and to the point: a great way to learn the fundamentals of acupressure.

BUY THIS BOOK!!! I can't say enough great things about this book! With it's easy-to-understand text and helpful pictures, it's amazing how quickly you can be on the road to better health. After just one session, my sciatic nerve was no longer causing me pain. It also helped my lower back, as well as my migraines and sinus problems. While it's true that this isn't meant as a substitute for medical treatment, acupressure does work, and in just a few minutes. Almost instant relief without doctor visits and/or medication!! This book truly covers many of the aches and pains we tend to "just live with" every day. It also has treatments for emotional issues, such as anxiety, stress, and depression, to name a few. It's well worth the price: you can't even see a doctor for $13.60. In fact, I bought this book because I needed an alternative approach to pain management, as I don't have medical insurance. I'm so impressed with this book, I've bought 3 more copies for friends, and will continue buying more until everyone I know who needs one, has a copy. If you've been suffering with chronic pain like I did for years, please do yourself a favor and buy this book.

BUY THIS BOOK!!! I can't say enough great things about this book! With it's easy-to-understand text and helpful pictures, it's amazing how quickly you can be on the road to better health. After just one session, my sciatic nerve was no longer causing me pain. It also helped my lower back, as well as my migraines and sinus problems. While it's true that this isn't meant as a substitute for medical treatment, acupressure does work, and in just a few minutes. Almost instant relief without doctor visits and/or medication!! This book truly covers many of the aches and pains we tend to "just live with" every day. It also has treatments for emotional issues, such as anxiety, stress, and depression, to name a few. It's well worth the price: you can't even see a doctor for $13.60. In fact, I bought this book because I needed an alternative approach to pain management, as I don't have medical insurance. I'm so impressed with this book, I've bought 3 more copies for friends, and will continue buying more until everyone I know who needs one, has a copy. If you've been suffering with chronic pain like I did for years, please do yourself a favor and buy this book.

I love this book, lots of good information about the points, and lots of treatments that can be done..

The pictures and explanations are well laid out. Warnings and contraindications are also clear. Makes a nice gift for anyone that seeks a natural non-invasive approach to a wide variety of issues. I often use this book as a reference for my pregnancy massage clients.

This book makes understanding and using accupressure easy. You can pick up the book and begin helping yourself right away. From acne to stress, or arthritis and TMJ to migraines, this book shows you how to obtain relief immediately. In addition, the author includes preventive accupressure steps that help keep you tuned up, so to speak. The book is easy to read; it's easy to find what you want--whenever you want it, and has clear diagrams that are easy to follow. I already bought five or more at different times, to give to others who needlessly suffer from chronic aches, pains, depression, anxiety, and many other irritating conditions. Now, I have to buy another copy for myself. I keep giving mine away. People like it so much that I can't bear to ask them to give it back.


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For me there are certain things I need in my house. Good Jazz or one's favorite musical genre. A comprehensive unabridged dictionary. A quality Atlas. Books. Art. AND MICHAEL REED GACH'S ACUPRESSURE'S POTENT POINTS. Sore neck? Lower back pain? Eye Strain? Arthritis? Leg or arm pain? Then get the book and empower yourself over your aches and pains.

For me there are certain things I need in my house. Good Jazz or one's favorite musical genre. A comprehensive unabridged dictionary. A quality Atlas. Books. Art. AND MICHAEL REED GACH'S ACUPRESSURE'S POTENT POINTS. Sore neck? Lower back pain? Eye Strain? Arthritis? Leg or arm pain? Then get the book and empower yourself over your aches and pains.

Excellent self help guide. I did check with my own doctor per the instructions in the book. Found it a great help in between visits, with excellent guidelines. This book is also great if you are going on vacation, and have an existing problem which could bother you while away

I needed a quick reference for the accupressure points that are relevant to various ailments, but this book drowns the essential usefulness of accupressure with entirely too many words. It tries to present theory and anecdotes in addition to a listing of accupressure points, and ends up being unbearably repetitive. While each treatment has a step-by-step accompanied by photos and lengthy descriptions, a better format would have been to present a short list of the most effective points followed by secondary points for each treatment. As it is, a person who is trying to perform the steps would be too busy reading, rather than concentrating on the points themselves.

A much more practical guide is the very brief but far more useful book by Carola Beresford Cooke. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a lengthy thesis, then this book would be to your taste.

Great illustrations, pictures, broken down into ailments; great for a quick reference. I really like this book.

I first learned of acupressure while doing a yoga/pilates workout. So I wanted to find an "instructional" type of book so that I could learn the basics. This book is exactly what I was looking for! By providing a list of ailments, and the proper techniques and terminology, I was able to directly target problem areas. Illustrations especially zone in on fail-proof learning! And I am truly amazed at the results! Stomache-aches, headaches, asthma, anxiety/relaxation, even hiccups have literally disappeared! With each deep breath, you too can overcome common ailments so that not only your body will benefit, but also your mind and spirit!!

This book shows alternative methods to alleviate pain sans drugs. I recommended it to my friends and family because the instructions are easy to follow and the results are immediate. Since I've been doing acupressure points to myself and my family, we minimized doctor's visits and feel better.

I bought this book to help alleviate my sinus problems. I've found the acupressure techniques to work faster than anything--including Sudafed.