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These booklets are the summation of over 40 years of my training, education, teaching and public speaking of martial arts, qigong, fitness, wellness, TCM and other facets of self-improvement. Similar to popular study guides such as Quick Study or PermaCharts, these graphic and text guides cut to the chase in order to minimize precious time spent muddling through extensive textbooks seeking understanding of specific concepts. Each guide is packed with the root knowledge regarding specific topics. This format is highly beneficial for the novice as well as experts in the fields of health, wellness and self-improvement. This study guide consisting of explanations & graphics of reflexology, acupressure, TCM, chronic pain management, qigong, martial arts exercises, components of fitness and many other subjects pertaining to mental and physical well being. This particular emphasis, is on spinal health - prevention, strength, flexibility, and pain relief and management. TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Personal Accountability What Path Are You On? Options to Manage Pain Address the Root Cause of Pain & Illness Posture and Why it is Important Posture and Symmetry Causes of Back Pain Posture Affects The Mind Effects of Poor Posture Posture Affects The Body Muscular Imbalances & the Kinetic Chain Referred Pain Stretching the Fascia Trains Excessive Sitting is the New Smoking Physical Exercise Sets Relieve Lower Back Pain (set 1) Strengthen the Lower Back (set 1) Strengthen the Core Strengthen the Core & Spine Mindful Breathing Breathing Deeply - Why is is so Important? Breathing Deep - Rate vs. Intensity Breathing Frequency (breaths per minute) Parasympathetic Nervous System Benefits of Deep Breathing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Concepts Qigong, Chi Kung, Qigong Energy Meridians Various Theories of Reflexology Acupressure for Back Pain<b