With shiatsu (a Japanese word meaning "finger pressure") you can release and stimulate the energy flowing through your body -- using just your hands and fingers -- to awaken your body's natural healing modalities. <I>The Book of Shiatsu</I> is the authoritative, step-by-step guide to this uniquely effective therapy. The techniques offered are simple and can be used to treat a variety of health problems, particularly: <BR> ? Arthritic conditions<BR> ? Backaches<BR> ? Emotional stress<BR> ? Headaches and migraines<BR> ? Intestinal disorders<BR> ? Menstrual and reproductive problems<BR> ? Muscular pain and tension <BR> Here you'll find more than 240 color drawings and photographs in a brand-new, accessible format, demonstrating how to give both whole-body and specialized massages, diagnose specific conditions, and work with the body's energy meridians to promote sustained health and well-being.