Review of Touch for Health (The Complete Edition) by a student of TFH- By: R. A. Clarke, 16 Aug 2006 The authors have brought the information on Touch for Health therapy right up to datein this book. It is professionally presented & clearly laid out, with photographs rather than the dreaded line drawings of some texts. The result is user-friendly, easy to follow, with a solid foundation of the links between subtle energy & the physical body. The Chinese 5-Element balancing procedure will be welcomed by those who already understand the therapy & who want to use a shorter balancing technique rather than the laborious "fix as you go" method. The inclusion of this balancing will deepen the knowledge of those who only had access to balancing with the Wheelin previous editions. For students of TFH, this text will provide greater depth & understanding than that foundin the course classes, enriching the whole learning experience. The superimposing of the skeleton on colour photographs of an actual person, with reflex points clearly marked, helps the student to locate the correct area on the body for balancing by using skeletal and/or physical landmarks. This is especially valuable when locating vertebrae. For example, to be able to see that a particular vertebra is located on a line just above the elbow provides much needed confidence. The section on muscle testing has marked cutting edges so that when they are cut out, the various segments can be seen & accessed easily; just what is needed when performing a balance on someone. Each muscle testing section is preceded by a complete overview of the meridian, its function & the muscles testedin order to assess the energy flow. The addition of 5-Element Metaphors for each meridian widens the understanding of the studentin terms of perceiving the elements as "living" aspects of our daily life. Each of the muscles pertinent to a meridian have an outline of the function, the possible indications of a failure to test strong, & foods which will helpin balancing the energy. The authors provide charts & record sheets which are able to be copied & used. However, not only TFH students, but anyone wishing to learn & practice TFH will also find themselves able to muscle-test by following the step-by-step method set out by the authors. You simply cannot go wrong. The book contains much more than I have identified here. It is a testament to the enthusiasm & love of John Thie for TFH, & will become a much-loved text of all who use it.
