Chi instead of Botox (Book)

TABLE OF CONTENTS (150 pages)

Introduction
Far more than just firm skin
Why this book?
Who this book is aimed at
Guide to using this book
What the Western market has to offer in this area
What does our skin need to look young?
What can Far Eastern methods do for us?
Minimal effort – maximum impact
,“Side effects’ of these methods

Before they start working on the face
Opening up the neck and throat
The right massage oil
Oils and their properties
Overview: Oils

Gua Sha and Ba Guan
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gua Sha – scraping
Facial scraping massage
Massage – the procedure
The quick massage with a soup spoon
Contraindications
Effect
Frequency
Instruments
Maintenance of the scrapers

Ba Gua – Cupping
Ba Guan on the face – cupping massage
Procedure
The massage
From the centre outwards
Massage along the fissure lines
Contraindications
Effect
Frequency
Instruments
Caring for cupping glasses

Facial yoga
Yoga
The benefits and uses of yoga
The five pillars of yoga practice:

1. Asanas
2. Pranayama
3. Deep relaxation – Yoga Nitra
4. A healthy diet
5. Concentration and mantra meditation

Facial yoga – combining tone and relaxation
The five cornerstones of skincare:

1. Asanas
2. Pranayama – breathing exercises
3. Relaxation
4. A healthy diet
5. Concentration and mindfulness

Breathing
Breathing techniques
The long, deep breath
Fire Breathing (Kapalabhati)
The stance
Whilst sitting
Standing up
Whilst lying down
Facial asanas
Whole face – Warm-up exercises
Neck and chin
Mouth, lips and cheeks
Eyes
Forehead
Practise, practise, practise!
Programmes:

1. Programme 1
2. Programme 2
3. Programme 3

Dien Cham
What exactly are reflex points?
Areas of application
Identifying and locating reflex points
Instruments
Ways of providing stimulation
Contraindications
Dien Cham energy massages

1. The Dien Cham Quick Treatment
2. The Dien Cham Basic Treatment
3. The short Dien Cham energy massage
4. The Grand Dien Cham Facial Reflexology Massage

Reflex points for specific skin problems
Folds
Skin problems
Acne and blackheads
Eczema
Psoriasis

Experiences with these methods – before and after
Anita
Maria
Nicole
Priska

Other methods
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Tuina facial massage

The Far East’s bag of tricks
The Chinese way of removing pigmentation spots and dark patches

1. lemon juice
2. Tomato juice
3. Apple cider vinegar
4. Almonds
5. Avocado

Advice from leading experts in cosmetic acupuncture
Egg facial massage
Grapefruit extract

In conclusion
Where to buy
Chi statt Botox – learning through practice?
Bibliography and recommended reading
Further sources of information
Thank you
Index