Feet First or Sleepless in America

Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology

Author: Laura Norman

In Feet First, America's foremost reflexology spokesperson on radio and TV -- and in publications from The New York Times to Cosmopolitan -- explains how to relieve physical problems -- from headaches and insomnia to high blood pressure and weight loss -- with this easily accessible and popular holistic technique. Showing how everyone can use reflexology to reduce stress, revitalize energy, strengthen the immune system, stimulate creativity, and enhance relationships, Norman also includes:

* descriptions of the reflex points, the six basic techniques, and easy-to-learn specialized and master routines.

* 32 foot-relaxation techniques, most of them unique to Norman's program

* specific chapters and techniques for stress, sports injuries, addiction problems, the terminally ill, women, and couples

* visualizations, affirmations, and children's games to use with the routines

* a chart of ailments and reflexology aids for them

Feet First is the only reflexology guide designed for everyday situations and people -- from office workers on a lunch break to families caring for an aged relative. This special kind of "touch therapy" strengthens the bonds between those who use it together.

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Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving... or Missing Sleep?

Author: Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Does your child

• Refuse to cooperate in the morning?
• Get into trouble for not listening?
• "Lose it" over seemingly insignificant issues?
• Seem to resist sleep?

An estimated 69 percent of American infants, children, and teens are sleep deprived. Studies have shown that sleep deficits can contribute to hyperactivity, distraction, forgetfulness, learning problems, illness, accidents, and disruptive behaviors. Often what our misbehaving kids really need isn't more "consequences" or more medication but more sleep.

Sleepless in America offers weary and frustrated parents a helping hand and an exciting new approach to managing challenging behaviors by integrating research on stress, sleep, and temperament with practical strategies and a five-step approach that enables parents to help their "tired and wired" children get the sleep they so desperately need.

Library Journal

Many books have been written about children and sleep, but this one-which focuses on the effects of sleep deprivation and misbehavior in children-contains comprehensive advice backed by scientific research. Licensed teacher Kurcinka (founder, Spirited Child and Power Struggles Workshop; Raising Your Spirited Child) addresses the countless sleep suggestions that have been made by others and formulates her own humane, sympathetic, and tailored approach. She stresses becoming aware of the decisions we make that influence how much sleep our family gets, making sleeping a priority, and figuring out the most effective techniques to help our children sleep. She specifically looks at children's different temperaments and formulates strategies and techniques based on individual needs. Just when you thought you'd read every sleep book out there, along comes this virtual sleep support group. Highly recommended for public libraries.-Kari Ramstrom, MLIS, Plymouth, MN Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.