"The Touch of Healing" offers readers the means to greater health,
vitality, and self-understanding through the practice of an ancient
oriental healing art and practical holistic philosophy called Jin Shin
Jystsu. Gentle touching similar to acupressure is used to release
tension that accumulates and is at the root of dysfunction, disease, and
imbalance. The authors explain the natural life force that runs through
the body and demonstrate with case studies, detailed analysis, and more
than 30 illustrations, how to integrate this system into one's life. The
key healing points and body flows, known as "Safety Energy Locks, " are
presented with step-by-step instructions on how to utilize them for
healing and greater self-awareness. Many self-help practices are also
offered that address a wide array of common ailments, including
headaches, digestive disorders, fatigue, depression, and arthritis along
with prescriptive exercises for relief of emotional ailments such as
loss of confidence, anxiety, and depression.