tools
number) from the online shop of the International School of Multireflexology - Dien Chan, the DienShop (dienshop.com). To find information on a tool, go to your internet browser and type in the reference number of the tool followed by multireflex.com. Example: For the nº101 detector, type “101.multireflex.com”. This will take you to information and advice on using this detector.Here, we will describe only what they are made of and their structure:
SMALL SPIKED BALLS smoothing and softening wrinkles and expression lines.
The small yang ball stimulates and may be used for stress-related migraine. If, after us-ing the yin rollers, there is no improvement in the patient’s symptoms (insomnia, nerves, high blood pressure, influenza, colds and throat inflammation) then the spike balls, as they activate blood circulation, are recom-mended.
LARGE SPIKED BALLS (TOOL Nº410 & 432)
Large yang balls help to eliminate abdominal fat and water retention. They also work well for numbness, circulatory problems, muscle fatigue, kidney inflammation, constipation and diarrhoea.
The spike balls are used to treat backache, organ fatigue, stiff neck, vertebral osteophytes (bone
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spurs), insomnia, haemorrhoids, toothache, migraine, indigestion, hypertension, frequent urination at night and cold feet. For painful menstruation, massage the inner part of the left forearm, near the bend in the elbow.
Due to its large size, the yang ball is suit-able for neck; shoulder and arm massage as it produces a stimulating and relaxing effect.
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YIN ROLLERS WITH PRONGS
(TOOLS Nº206, 308, 411 & 433)
Tools with small yin rollers are used for treating migraine and insomnia when the patient feels feverish. They also work on nerves, influenza with fever; excessive perspiration of the hands, feet and face and joint pain.
All yin rollers help to keep the face toned and eliminate adolescent spots.
The yin end is used to cool, drain and most pleasant end of the tool over the treating backache, heartburn, kidney inflammation and constipation. Since they are yin tools, they relax the body and lower temperature. They help to disperse local pain and make massaging large areas, such as the back or legs, far easier due to their size. This tool is ideal for gentle massage along the acupuncture meridians, rebalancing them in the case of yang disorders. The rollers are also very effective in achieving relaxation, calming
and lowering temperature, and treating menstrual pain when the patient feels feverish.
Brass tools are very useful for con-trolling temperature and for treat-ing nightmares and general prob-lems with the nervous system.
They are also effective for muscle contractions and organ pain.
Rollers nº413 or nº207 are highly practical for specific massage of rounded areas such as fingers, ankles and the side of the foot.
This is a sample: the original iBook is 196
pages.
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RAKES (TOOLS Nº206, 252, 374 & 416)
Rakes are considered to be yin tools and are used for treating migraine, insomnia, sciatica and hair loss. The yin rake activates blood circulation in the face and cranium. The small rake combats and calms migraine when used with a gentle downward massage around the temples.
To produce relaxation after stress, raking the whole scalp is recommended and works quickly.
A gentle massage (50 times) on the left side of the forehead is effective against nightmares.
DIRECT MASSAGING TOOLS (Nº101 & 424)
The natural horn smooth ball on detector nº101 is used for stimulating sensitive zones and giving short, gentle massage with natural oils. You can use the massage stick to treat hypertension or nodes on the back of the neck. Foot reflexologists and other healers use the multireflex
massage stick to avoid tiring their hands.
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DETECTORS (Nº101 & 133)
A detector is a basic Dien Chan tool, used to identify and stimulate points on the face. The thick detector is used to treat patients with weakened skin or those sensitive to pain caused by the thin detector. It may also be used to massage the affected area directly. Communication with the patient must be on-going in order to gauge the amount of pressure to be applied in each case.
A triple detector is used in the “six zones protocol”
when we need stimulation to be yin in character.
This is because massage with the big detector is mainly yang.
Detectors with a spring may be found in specialized shops. However, these are not recommended in Dien Chan treatment, as they do not allow for accurate measurement of the applied pressure.
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HAMMERS (TOOLS Nº128 & 430)
The large hammer nº430 has both a yin part (the pad) and a yang part (rubber spikes). It is used to treat joint pain, sciatica, spinal fatigue and muscle conditions. Moreover, tapping the affected area for three minutes works on the feet, hands and shoulders and is really useful for tight back muscles.
The small hammer also has two sides, yin and yang, and is used to complement the detector when stimulating points.
The yin side (stainless steel spikes) has to be used gently, tapping lightly. The yang part is composed of a rubber pad (black, red or yellow depending on the manufacturer) and is excellent for stimulating points on the face.
This is a sample: the original iBook is 196
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The small hammer may be used to stimulate for longer than the detector (1 minute per point).
Very good results can be achieved by using the small hammer to stimulate points where heat patches have already been applied. This tool is especially useful to treat tingling in the arms, throat inflammation, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders.
The small hammer is ideal for relaxing the nervous system, the trapezius muscle and the shoulders (working on the
reflex zone of the eyebrows). It is very practical for gently tapping reflex zones on the forehead or cranium.
Gently tapping the temples with the spikes of the small hammer (nº128) works in treating migraine and
headaches.
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HEAT PATCHES (REF Nº644)
Heat patches contain camphor and menthol and produce and maintain heat on the points. These are often used in the treatment of chronic disease. Heat patches should be used in place of essences because liquids evaporate and cool the skin, undermining the expected results.
There are several heat patch brands of dif-ferent sizes but our clinical tests indicate the “Salonpas™” patches are the most ef-fective. The patches should be cut into small squares, 7 mm x 7 mm (approxi-mately 0.3 in x 0.3 in) and applied to the
treatment points. The patches can be left on for three hours during the day or, if ap-plied in the evening, all night.
MINIBOOK OF DIAGRAMS (REF Nº751)
This practical book should be kept at hand as it shows all the reflex diagrams and main reflex points in pictorial form. It is 11 cm x map that were confusing students. For example, points 17 and 29 are not on the line but on the
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vertical where the edge of the mouth begins. Point zero is not on the line but on the imaginary horizontal tangent of the pinna.
We have also adjusted the colour of the gall bladder to make it and all the
viscera stand out more clearly. Following
Professor Bùi Quốc Châu’s guidance, we corrected the connection between the knee and the elbow, as seen on the diagram of the skull.
REFLEX DIAGRAM POSTERS
(REF Nº908)
Large posters, 40 cm b y 6 0 c m ( 1 5 . 7 5 i n c h e s b y 2 3 . 6 inches) show all the m a i n r e f l e x diagrams and a map of Dien Chan points.
S t u d e n t s a n d therapists use these both f o r r e f e r e n c e a n d f o r decoration. We have corrected a number of small errors regarding coordinates on the diagrams and have added various points on the side map to help students find them easily.
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All these tools can treat several
conditions in people who do not know Dien Chan method and can be easily
used locally. From the western medicine point of view, these natural tools help regulating the circulatory and
peripheral nervous systems. They also stimulate the lymph liquid secretion and increasing immune defenses.
A complete catalogue of all the
multireflex Dien Chan tools is to be found in our web site.
In this webpage, you will also find tips and help to use the tools, relieve pain and cure as well as treat taking an
aesthetic approach. To buy tools you can access directly to THE DIENSHOP; we
have been selling since 2002 worldwide.
The tools, the posters of front map, side map and 4 sketches are available on The DienShop.
This is a sample: the original iBook is 196
pages.