"By massaging acupoints on the scalp and face one can treat the entire body. The head is the capital of the human body and is the confluence of all the Yin and Yang Meridians"- from The Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine ( Huang Di Nei Jing ) HEALTH AND LONGEVITY BEGIN WITH A SINGLE TOUCH Did you know that, the internal health of the human body can be influenced and balanced by massaging acupoints, meridians, and trigger zones of the head, neck, and face? In fact, this not only helps to balance the entire body, it also has a significant cosmetic and anti-aging effect! In this definitive book, Dr. Bin Jiang Wu presents an easy-to-follow head massage program that was developed as a response to computer syndrome and other stress related illnesses that are rapidly increasing in our modern society. In less than thirty minutes, you can relieve stress and tension from your spouse, friend or patient, while promoting smooth skin, healthy organs, and overall peace and tranquility. This sixty-step sequence is based upon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and its theory is rooted in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine ( Huang Di Nei Jing ). Wu's Head Massage can be performed in its entirety, or you can choose your favorite techniques for quick relief. Great for reducing headaches - Works for shoulder and neck tension - Reduces facial wrinkles - Stimulates the 'energy channels' in the entire body - Improves facial skin complexion - Provides an instant mental boost, naturally - And more! "Dr. Wu's innovations are significant not only to the Chinese medical profession, but to the general public as well. The publishing of this book will increase public awareness of this new development. It is my privilege to recognize Dr. Wu's outstanding contribution to both medical knowledge and to our society." -- Dr. Xue Tai Wang, World-renowned scientist, past President of the World Federation of Acupuncture Moxibustion Society Wu’s Head Massage is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine's basic theories of Yin/Yang, Five Elements, and the Meridian System. The basis of TCM is to activate and supplement the body's innate healing capacity to restore biological balance and harmony. With the progress of technology and widespread use of computers, we have seen an increasing number of people confined to the office. These "office groups" constitute a large part of modern society. Computer programmers, secretaries, managers, accountants, doctors, lawyers, are just some of the typical white-collar professionals. Ironically, these "office groups" come to be the most susceptible victims of modern civilization. For instance, the fast-paced stressful city life is related to irregularities of bowel movement, insomnia, and many more disorders. Instead of walking, we now use driving as a means of transportation. At work, we sit in front of the computer, and at home, we sit in front of the TV. Yes, modern inventions serve us well, but at the same time, a train of civilization-related illnesses, such as vertigo, irritability, headache, visual fatigue, heavy shoulders, and insomnia, flares up alongside the computer, the car, and the Internet. The decreased physical exertion and increased neck, eye and brain activities reflect the dramatic revolution of the modern society from, say, a hundred years ago. A challenging question confronts us in the face of the rapidly changing society: Is there a natural approach to address the illnesses that are rooted in the modern civilization? The development of the Wu's Head Massage is in response to the call of the above problems. Regardless of whether it is traditional or modern, massages in the world have never been focused on the head and the face. While there have been few manipulations and acupoints applied on the scalp and facial area, the emphasis was nonetheless on the body trunk and the four limbs. The omission of head massage is probably tied to the fact that throughout history, physical labor had always been the predominant (if not the only) force in the labor market. Nevertheless, the constitution of the modern labor market is no longer the same since the progress of technology has transformed the way we live. Instead of heavy physical work, the white-collar workers now require vigorous mental work. Moreover, all these dramatic shifts took place only within the past fifty years or so. Needless to say, the head and neck are important parts of the body. TCM states: "Head is the residence of the consciousness and the mind. If the head is tilted, the vision is impaired and the consciousness is exhausted. The head is the capital of the human body and it is the confluence of all the Yin and Yang meridians." Both meridians and acupoints are rather dense in the area of the head and the face. The meridians and collaterals are the pathways in which the Qi and blood of the human body are circulated, forming a network and linking the head/face and the body/limb into an organic whole.