Book excerpt: Through targeted self-massage, acupressure can relieve ailments ranging from headaches and colds to stress and insomnia. This comprehensive introduction, packed with illustrations and diagrams, presents the 12 key acupressure points along with a simple overview of the body's meridian system of energy channels. Easy-to-follow instructions outline different massage techniques before presenting directions for healing over 40 common conditions using just 12 pressure points.