Dien Chan - Multireflexology

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ince 2001, we have been working in close col-laboration with the Việt Y Ðạo Center in Saigon, the Dien Chan clinic of Professor Bùi Quốc Châu in Vietnam. In this time, we have set up the CLUBQC called now: Escuela Internacional de Multirreflexología - Dien Chan (EiMDC, Interna-tional School of Multireflexology - Dien Chan). We have created the training programs for each level, adapting all of Professor Châu’s notes and teaching to a Western educational system.

Only four levels are necessary to under-stand, learn and practice the original method of Dien Chan. Beware with dilu-tions.

In addition to publishing the complete book of Dien Chan in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian, with the help of this new 21st-century support, we

now offer the definitive multireflexology applica-tion called Faceasit. Since it was created, the tech-nique has continued to evolve, and we want to share these advances with our students and follow-ers. For the occasion, we have redrawn all the Di-en Chan projection diagrams according to the his-toric tradition of the technique and accumulated experience. All those new diagrams of projection are included in this iBook as well as the correc-tions of the map of fix points.

The club of Dien Chan

Organized into a group of accredited trainers, we propose certified courses in Multireflexology - Dien Chan in vari-ous countries in Europe, Latin Amer-ica, the Caribbean, Polynesia and Af-rica.

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Preface

This is a sample: the

original iBook is 196 pages.

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All our students receive the same full program, with no simplification of its fundaments or the original multireflexology method. Our integrated courses are also hosted by leading international in-stitutions and schools in the field of natural thera-pies. We will soon teach in Canada, Australia and USA to answer the demand of serious courses of the original facial reflexology method.

From level 1 of a Dien Chan course, students are members of the EiMDC club, created to support and accompany them as they learn. The club offers a private online space with teaching materials and guidance to complement your professional treatments (+info on the EiMDC website: www.multireflexology.com).

Editorial

The revisions and editing for this new version of the Multireflexology - Dien Chan book were performed in accordance with:

The Oxford English Dictionary. The New Oxford Guide to Writing.

A Resource for Technical Writers at All Levels. The Economist Style Guide.

For a document of this importance, length and complexity, our goal is to improve the quality and increase the readability of your content for a global English-speaking audience.

In completing this version, our initial step was to revise sentences, word selection, spelling, grammar and voice. Our next step was to edit each page for consistency, clarity and accuracy.

Revised text for: Multireflexology | Dien Chan

Original text by Patryck Aguilar and Anna Roca, submitted by Elspeth Barker and Catherine Hart. This included changes to provide:

• Adherence to British grammar and spelling conventions.

• Logical, parallel sentence construction. • Consistency in the use of abbreviations,

acronyms, punctuation, hyphens, capitalisation, professional titles, numeric standards, and

specialised terms (e.g., “BQC·points”).

• Increased “readability” (e.g., by reducing complexity and splitting long sentences into shorter ones.

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INTRODUCTION

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Professor Bùi Quôc Châu  

with Anna Roca

Professor Bùi Quôc Châu   with Patryck Aguilar

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1:Introduction • p.4

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ien Chan is a method of facial reflexology established by Professor Bùi Quốc Châu, a Viet-namese practitioner and teacher of acupuncture, in 1980. It deals with the various pressure points on the face and which are different from those al-ready known to acupuncture.

By combining the theories of I-Ching, Tao and popular Vietnamese culture - and relying on de-tailed observation of similarities and differences in facial shape, plus clinical trials on thousands of patients – Professor Châu created a map to show the fixed points of his new system, Dien Chan.

In 1984, after several years of research into ways to help patients manage their health, he proved that pressure point stimulation has rapid and pro-found effects. As a result, he no longer needed to use acupuncture needles in his treatments.

Later, after studying Dr. Fitzgerald’s energy the-ory and Dr. Nogier’s reflexology system, Professor Châu verified that certain parts of the body are “re-flected” in fixed points on the face. As a result, he created more than 25 diagrams to show various ways to achieve rapid relief from pain, whether caused by structural problems or chronic disor-ders.

Knowing that every patient is different and that no single method works in the same way for everybody, Professor Châu continued his research with a view to improving his results and adapting Dien Chan to suit the majority of patients.

Based on the philosophical principle of yin and yang, his methods quickly produce a profound balance in the body and its surrounding energies. Dien Chan is multireflexological because it exerts yin or yang effects on the various fixed points seen on the map, thus complementing the treatment and consolidating the rebalancing effect.

The authors

Patryck Aguilar Cassarà met Professor Châu

in Barcelona in 2001. He immediately became enthralled with Châu’s work and decided to help him spread the word about Dien Chan in Europe. His first task, an enormous one, was to gather together all the teaching materials available and provide a structure for them.

These materials were published in his book Dien Chan Facial Therapy. He then organised, for

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the first time in Barcelona - Spain, a course with Professor Châu who, along with one of his sons (a therapist from the Việt Y Ðạo centre), has been invited back every year since then.

The CLUBQC was established in 2002 for all of Professor Châu’s students worldwide. Patryck Aguilar also formed the first team of qualified teachers of Dien Chan in Europe at that time.

Residing in Barcelona and serving as president of the International Dien Chan School of Multireflex-ology, Patryck continues to work in the develop-ment and dissemination of the method. He brings together experienced trainers and therapists in a community built around this method, one that is very much alive and constantly evolving.

He then established the club of Dien Chan (club EiMDC) for former students of the Escuela Inter-nacional de Multirreflexología - Dien Chan (EiMDC) and organised courses throughout the world, supported by a team of qualified teachers and applying the original methods without simpli-fication.

Anna Roca Carrasco, foot reflexologist,

acupuncturist and Bach flower therapist, discovered Dien Chan in 2005. Impressed by the method, she became actively involved in spreading news of Dien Chan and helped to organise courses given by Professor Châu and Patryck Aguilar. In 2006, after returning from her first trip to Vietnam, she and Patryck wrote a number of essays on Dien Chan and updated the manual used on the course. This manual was first published in French in 2009 (ABC du Dien Chan, Edt Grancher, Paris). Patryck and Anna offered all their royalties to Professor Châu to thank him for sharing his teachings.

Anna Roca is now the director of the Dien Chan

International School of Multireflexology EiMDC. These days, she is in charge of coordinating a team of teachers while actively continuing her own research. She is also creating new opportuni-ties and organising courses in Central and South America.

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The purpose of this book is to give people the chance to study Dien Chan. The book includes a number of diagrams and a complete map of pressure points plus detailed advice on how to use the method tools. It

also includes an explanation of Dien Chan theory.

The book provides illustrations of the various treatments to help you treat yourself, your family and friends. As therapists, we strongly recommend that you follow the course with a certified teacher and learn the movements and stimulation techniques (which are not

always easy to describe in written form).

A good therapist or teacher is not always easy to find. However by reading a great deal and making inquiries in your local community, you should be able to locate one. A good therapist or teacher must be able to explain, in detail, the reason for using each of the BQC·points, the

meaning of the diagrams and how to design treatments.

An easy reference source of treatments with illustrations will help you to start treating yourself, your family and friends.

Purpose

NOTE Nº1

Their is no magic and no secret, we do not sell information, but the talent of spreading it!

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A few tips on using this book

We have tried our best to make the most of the interactive capacity of the iPad and suggest two ways to enjoy this book.

The horizontal (landscape) orientation of your iPad allows you to read and study. The vertical (portrait) orientation offers you a fast way to browse, to follow

protocols and to look for treatments.

Words that are underlined are links to the glossary. Words in red italics and underlined are hyperlinks to web pages.

This icon links to a video showing you how to use a particular tool.

You will need an Internet connection to use it. All the videos are available on tv.multireflex.com.

This other icon opens a pop-up with more explanation and images to help you better understand the concept.

Some help

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(Some help)

To see the images from the galleries at full screen size, use two fingers to zoom. Use the cross symbol to close

the overlay window.

The table of contents is available in both landscape and portrait layout.

One touch will allow you to access the library along with your colour notes to help you study. If you find any mistakes or a paragraph that you do not understand and you think you could help us to improve, please do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail addresses shown below. This is the advantage of digital publications – everybody can participate in improvements!

Like Dien Chan, this book is a living project and one that we wanted to make available as soon as possible, so it is far from perfect. It has certainly been created with love and dedica-tion.

Email: [email protected] English web site: www.multireflexology.com

Online tools shop: www.dienshop.com Spanish web site: www.facioterapia.org

French web site: www.dienchan.org General web site: www.multireflex.com

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WHAT IS DIEN CHAN

2 The study of the human face is not recent

in society with a medicine of long tradition

because the face is given certain

impor-tance in comparison to the rest of the body.

Feeling, psychological and physiological

be-havior as well as the body conditions can

be indeed perceived in the face. It could be

seen as the reverse of the brain, which is

the most powerful organ in our body.

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he face, with its vast network of blood vessels, nerves and acupuncture meridians, is a highly sensitive part of the body.

Oriental medicine considers the face to be the focus of yang energy. Older methods of treatment position several acupuncture points on the face and use these to treat certain diseases. Later Chinese documents show the development of facial acupuncture to the stage at which there were twenty-four points used to treat disease. However, in practice you are not limited to these twenty-four points.

Dien Chan therapy is different from acupuncture. Instead of using meridians, it relies on a multireflexology system comprising 100 reflex points, 20 of which are found on the face. Ancient a n d m o d e r n m e d i c a l m e t h o d s ( i n c l u d i n g acupuncture and clinical experience) have detected close links between parts of the face and corresponding areas of the body. Certain conditions can thus be diagnosed and a system drawn up to show these links.

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Dien Chan therapy

 

and multireflexology

There are already several therapies in world medicine that are based on the principles of projection and which may, at first sight, look similar to Dien Chan. In traditional medicine these Origins of the […]

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It is essential, when it comes to a new invention or discovery, to be able to explain and communicate new concepts. To help the reader understand the terms used in this book, some definitions follow.

Initially, Professor Bùi Quốc Châu called his discovery:

Diện Chẩn – Điều Khiển Liệu Pháp

which literally means “Facial Diagnosis and Cybernetic Therapy”. The literal translation of the Vietnamese concept into English is “face diagnosis-cybernetic therapy”.

Shorter versions of this are used in the west; names such as “Facythérapie”; “Facialthérapie”; “Facioterapia”; “Vinamassage” or even “Dien Chan”. Another name “Dien Cham” (acupuncture of the face) is a misrepresentation, because it is not based on the correct methods. “Cybertherapy” has recently been used to define this discipline and includes both treatments: that of the face and of the rest of the body.

Note on terminology

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(Note on terminology)

When first writing about his discovery, Professor Bùi Quốc Châu used the concept “reflexology multisystem”, but the term “multireflexology” is better for expressing both meanings of the concept. First, it involves a multifaceted (mathematical) correspondence with the organ reflex in a body; and second, a multiple reflex (as in geometrical optics) that involves a correspondence with two or more reflex points of an organ.

The concept of the “living point” (“sinh huyêt” in Vietnamese) is used instead of “reflex point” (“dinh

huyêt” - fixed point - in Vietnamese) each time the

reflex point becomes hypersensitive due to a reflex organ condition. The coordinates of this living point are slightly different from those of the coordinates of the fixed point, i.e. the BQC·point.

Sometimes, the living point is incorrectly referred to the as “painful point” although, in fact, it causes pain only in certain situations.

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First book published by Pr. Bùi Quôc Châu   in 1984 in Saigon Vietnam.

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(Note on terminology)

BQC

·points

These are the fixed points on the face that Professor Bùi Quốc Châu discovered and which form the basis of Dien Chan. The map shows both vertical and horizontal axes, which allows for precise coordinates.   These BQC·points are used in numerous treatment formulæ and have been

numbered in chronological order, according to the date they were discovered.

At the start of his search, Professor Bùi Quốc Châu gave each point a Vietnamese name relating to its effects. However, the large number of points soon made this system unmanageable. Professor Châu then decided to number the points, thus achieving a more international system. A few numbers have been omitted, because the points to which they referred were less important than others.

In this book, you will find a complete map of all the BQC·points along with a

list of effects, indications and contraindications of many of them.

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(Note on terminology)

The Dien Chan map

Each line on the Dien Chan map depends on the anatomy common to all faces. It is important that you learn to read the map correctly if you are to carry out a treatment. Before proceeding with treatment, find the right lines on the face and the appropriate BQC·point by reading the coordinates

Activating pain points is also part of Dien Chan and consists in stimulating the reflex zones pertaining to a particular diagram. If you want to use the

BQC·points formula, with its inherent strengths, you must able to read and

use the official map.

Imagine a head submerged in water. Lines on the surface of the water show the shape of the face in relief. All the lines are horizontal except ‘0’ which follows the root of the scalp. On the map, Roman numerals (I, II, III, IV…) refer to horizontal lines, and Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4…) are used down the side to facilitate the use of the coordinates page.

For example, the vertical line ‘G’ transects the centre of the pupil of the eye, while the vertical line ‘B’ transects the centre of the nostril, irrespective of the size of the nose. Lines ‘H’ and ‘E’ are the external and internal vertical tangents of the iris.

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(Note on terminology)

The vertical lines ‘D’ and ‘K’ touch the corners of the eyes and bisect horizontal line ‘V’.   The horizontal line ‘II’ divides the forehead into two parts. The horizontal lines ‘I’ and ‘III’ divide these two halves into quarters.

The horizontal line ‘VI’ passes the top of the nose (BQC·point nº189) and bisects the horizontal line

‘VII’, where BQC·point nº1 on the nose is found.

The horizontal line ‘IX’ crosses BQC·point nº63,

which is situated in the centre of the philtrum.

The horizontal line ‘XI’ crosses just above

BQC·point nº127

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Facial diagnosis

There are various techniques of observation to identify signs on the face. The detector can be used to search for a painful […] you to appreciate its texture, and you can observe signs, […].

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Line ‘XI’ Point nº87 Line ‘VI’ Line ‘IX’ Line ‘VII’

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HISTORY OF DIEN CHAN

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Professor Bùi Quôc Châu teaching to

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he principles on which Professor Bùi Quốc Châu based his discoveries of reflex points and diagrams originated in the philosophy, literature and linguistics of the east in antiquity.

The theory he used to establish the positions of points on the face (and the concept of the non-painful point) was influenced by the saying: “There is no yang without yin and no yin without yang”. The meaning of this – found in I-Ching and Nôi-Ching books – is that yin and yang always exist together and cannot exist in isolation, because each contains the essence of the other.

This led Professor Châu to conclude that each painful point carries a non-painful point within it. This was merely a theory at the time but was later proven in clinical trials. He arrived at one of his first conclusions when treating a patient who was complaining of pain at a specific point in the backbone.

The principle of corresponding shapes gave him the idea of building the Dien Chan reflex schemes. (For example, the bridge of the nose corresponds to the spinal column.) Professor Châu did not yet know where the points corresponding to the neck and sacrum might be located but was convinced

he would be able to find a pain reflex point in his patient’s spinal column. After doing some research on the bridge of the nose, and thanks to acupuncture, he found this point. Professor Bùi Quốc Châu then decided to apply the I-Ching principle – “there is no yang without yin and no yin without yang” –, which led him to the above-mentioned idea of a non-painful point being within a painful point. He applied an acupuncture needle to a patient’s painful point. The patient felt immediately relieved and stated that he did not feel as much pain as before. He noticed that the pain in that area gradually disappeared. To confirm the objectivity and impartiality of his theories, Professor Châu tested them on several patients with similar conditions.

He could always find patients with these same symptoms among the large number of drug addicts at the centre where he worked. He also asked his students to carry out a number of tests and obtained the same results.

During this period, Professor Bùi Quốc Châu did not number his points but instead gave them Vietnamese names. Later, when he started teaching, he decided to number them, sorting them by chronological order of discovery. This is how he came up with point nº1, located on the

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bridge of the nose. From this hypothesis (which he later proved), he developed the yang diagram of a red man facing down.

The nose corresponds to the spinal column; the eyebrows to the arms; the lip area to the legs; and the chin to the feet. He discovered similar phenomena in the Vietnamese language in which organs or other things can be associated and lead to new concepts or new words. The only proviso is that there be some form of correspondence between the two.

For example, in Vietnamese cô tay (neck hand) means “wrist”; cô chan

(neck foot) means “ankle”; and cô hong (neck gullet) means “throat”. This phe-nomenon is not common in other languages such as Spanish, French, English or Italian. In the field of popular Vietnamese medi-cine, Professor Châu stud-ied many prescriptions

based on the correspondence of shape between or-gans and plants. To normalize the human heart-beat, a pig’s heart was cooked with coriander and

used in treatment. To treat stomach ache, a pig’s stomach filled with peppercorns was used.

This affirmation is also found in eastern philosophy and is reflected in sayings like “every single being and thing share the same nature” and “the human body is a microcosm inside a macrocosm”.

He arrived at these conclusions by applying the essential principles of his method, those of similarity in shape, which led to the development of facial diagrams and eventually to the whole body diagram.

This principle is based on the s a y i n g “ w h a t l o o k s a l i k e i s connected” as it appears in the I-Ching. The concept dong, which means “interrelation”, also came from this saying.

Things that look similar to each other correspond to each other. This may seem a simple idea, but it has helped to achieve conclusive results in several patients. Professor Châu’s theories of the non-painful point and of similarity in shape are thus validated.

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Such a young and modern

technique that oﬀers fast

and deep results. A perfect

therapy to combine many

knowledges.

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He also started to develop other principles, such as those of symmetry and interconnection.   The saying “water follows the river” inspired him to formulate both the principle of the triangle and that of depressions and connections. There are several triangles on the map of BQC·points: the

triangle of the liver, […]

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Yang representation of the body on the face. 

BQC·point nº1 on the spine

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PROFESSOR BÙI QUÔC CHÂU

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Dien Chan is complex

 

but not complicated

THEORETICAL

FOUNDATION

OF DIEN CHAN

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ike other “light” complementary therapies that do not use medicines, Dien Chan therapy achieves best results in the treatment of nervous, circulatory and endocrine diseases. We have also observed outstanding results where joint and muscle problems are involved and with infection and inflammation. However, the most serious illnesses or those that are terminal in nature are not within the scope of Dien Chan.

As the full name of this method indicates (facial diagnosis and cybernetic therapy), the face is considered the centre for information on and control of all bodily functions. Each reflex point represents transmitter and receiver for the corresponding organ. The reflex point intervenes in both treatment and regulation.

It is important to understand that each reflex dia-gram or point has no direct link to the organ or zone in itself but rather to an area of the brain. The stimulation of a reflex zone activates a proc-ess of auto-regulation of the corresponding organ in that area. This is why a zone can be sensitive even though an organ has been removed or a part of the body amputated. Phantom limb pain can be relieved with Dien Chan stimulation of reflex

zones or points. Dien Chan theories of facial diag-nosis apply in the same way.

As a start, you need to look for a positive response from the patient, to verify that you have chosen the correct technique for the corresponding zone and are using the appropriate tool. If more than 80 percent pain relief is achieved, treatment can be paused. Chronic pain tends to reappear a few hours after a first treatment. Treating the patient a second time not only provides relief but, as previously mentioned, helps to reactivate the process of auto-regulation and therefore recovery. A number of disorders can be treated with repeated Dien Chan sessions or simply when they reappear. To better understand the method, we need to introduce some complementary concepts.

Theory

 

of synchronic painful points

When a disorder is present, there may be pain in an organ and pain at the sites of various reflex points at the same time.

The intensity of pain, swelling, cramping and other similar sensations is directly related to the

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gravity of the disorder. When the intensity of pain diminishes, so does the sensitivity of the reflex points. Pain in reflex points clearly indicates a disorder of some type. Such signs are extremely important in diagnosis and treatment.

Non-painful points

If a reflex point becomes insensitive, then treat-ment using BQC·points is effective. In this case, we

need to apply the principle of proportionality,   i.e., the number of insensitive points is propor-tional to the gravity of the case.

If you are a beginner in the use of Dien Chan methods, you need not worry about this concept. It is unlikely you will recognise the difference between a non-painful point and an error in establishing the coordinates of a BQC·point. After

acquiring some experience and stimulating a

BQC·point repeatedly in several patients, you will

become more confident that you are stimulating the correct point. A patient insensitive to point stimulation needs to be calmed. Gentle stimulation of the entire face for a few minutes using a yang tool (e.g. small yang balls) may be necessary to bring sensitivity back to the patient.

Yin and Yang,

 

the law of extremes

Like all Eastern medical methods, Dien Chan combines the concepts of Eastern philosophy and cosmology. This is why some yin or yang classifications surprise us. Professor Châu knows and respects the yin-yang theories of traditional Chinese medicine but has adapted those concepts to his own clinical trials. He uses the yin and yang concepts in relation to the patient’s pathology and condition.

• Top is yang; bottom is yin.

• An upward movement is yang.

• A downward movement is yin.

• Right is yang. • Left is yin.

• A left-to-right movement is yang. • A right-to-left movement is yin.

• An outside-to-inside movement is yang. • An inside-to-outside movement is yin. • Verticality is yang.

• Horizontality is yin.

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• Yin and yang are symmetric to an axis or centre. • Yin and yang are complementary and opposite at

the same time.

• Yin and yang always co-exist. • Yin is yang and vice versa.

• The yin-yang transformation evolves in time and space.

• Yang is at the extreme of yin and vice versa.

• Concentration of yang involves yin‚ dissipation and vice versa.

• When isolated, yang is neutralized. The same thing happens with yin.

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Reverse effect

Depending on the patient’s condition, the length and intensity of treatment per reflex point may vary. If certain limits are exceeded, effectiveness may be neutralized. This principle also applies to acupuncture, in which the amount of time a needle is in use is crucial. Applying a needle for more or less time than is required may alter the results of treatment. The frequency of treatment is also a key factor. In Dien Chan therapy, limits should not be exceeded given that over-stimulation of points may undo its effects and cause pain relief to be neutralized. It is essential to communicate with the patient and to know when to stop treatment.

Symmetries

Some reflex points are symmetrically placed. There are three core points on the face: vertical ‘O’, horizontal ‘V’ and horizontal ‘IV’ (see map of face points).There are also two symmetry core points:

points nº26 and nº19. The symmetric reflex points corresponding to those core lines are both synergic and opposite. Not all BQC·points have the

same numbering (see core line 26/19).

Point nº26

Point nº19

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These BQC·points with

differ-ent numbering correspond to particular organs that are not found on both sides of the body. Using the reflex diagram of internal organs on the face, you can establish that (for exam-ple) point nº50 (the liver) is sym-metrical to point nº70 (the stom-ach).

Communicating

vessels

There is a relationship between therapist and patient that is based on communicating vessels. This is more common in natural therapies than in those using medicines. If the therapist is more depressed than the patient, he risks catching the illness. This phenomenon has been observed, for example, in cases of migraine. This is why the therapist has to be in good spirits.

Viscera's on the face

Each BQC·point has a correspondence with a viscera.

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Vital energy flows toward

 

the weaker points

The treatment of each reflex point will affect only the diseased organ and not healthy organs. This is because the disease activates the reflex. The pa-tient will feel the effects of treatment on the dis-eased organ or zone when the therapist stimulates the active reflex point. The stimulation of

BQC·points or areas acts on the brain of the

pa-tient, activating his capacity for auto-regulation and treatment. You should have no fear of affect-ing other organs; the brain knows what to do.

Affinity and hostility

The concepts of affinity and hostility refer to the relationship between active reflex points or between a fixed point and a certain illness.   For example, points nº26 and nº6 are hostile to each other and cannot be used together or the effects will be neutralized. Points nº34 and nº124, however, show affinity. If you use both of them at the same time, treatment will be more effective. Point nº127 cannot be used in the treatment of diarrhoea caused by a cold. Point nº26, which has

an antihypertensive effect, cannot be used in the treatment of drunkenness.

Professor Châu and our team of therapists have treated thousands of patients and therefore been able to prove these effects. All these concepts help to understand the Dien Chan technique more fully and to use it more effectively.

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Eight Dien Chan principles

Professor Bùi Quốc Châu has established a program based on eight essential principles of reflexology. All of these principles need to be memorized, although they do not need to be applied in the same order as that given here.  

They should not be used at the same time.   The fact that they complement each other will produce the greatest relief from pain. You may use them on both the affected areas and the reflex zones according to the diagrams and BQC·points.

We will now explain the eight Dien Chan principles based on the treatment of a common disorder, an aching right elbow, with the introduction of techniques and tools. Constant communication between patient and therapist is essential and will help you remember each of the principles and know when to stop treatment (as soon as the objective has been achieved).

Local principle

You can work on the painful zone using several different Dien Chan tools. A simple massage, using the Moxa, roller or small hammer tool can produce great results. If the pain is too intense and cannot be treated locally, then proceed to the next principle. Going back to the example of elbow pain, apply the yang roller with the spike ball to the elbow for one minute or, using the small hammer, gently tap the elbow 50 times.

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Close to the pain

This principle enables you to work around the pain point and is very effective when pain is intense.

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THE

 

DIEN CHAN MAP

OF FIX POINTS

Before studying and using the complete map of Dien Chan BQC·points it is important to know

that face is divided in two sides. Tai Qi sketch illustrate the meaning of this matter. Points stimulated on the right side produce a yang effect and are marked in formulas by a plus sign (eg: 300+_{for right kidney; yang effect). The yin} effects points are on the left side on the face and are marked in formulas by a minus sign (eg: 3 -for left lung; yin effect).

The Dien Chan map we present here is complete and all points have a meaning, indications and effects. We never simplify the original method of professor Bùi Quốc Châu because we believe that in such a new technique it is important students have access to the pure genuine information to be able to continue investigating and discovering new combinations.

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Map of DC

Map of Dien Chan

BQC

·points

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COORDINATES OF ALL BQCPOINTS OF DIEN CHAN

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All tools are based on their eﬀects.

To quickly re-balance the body, Dien Chan tools manage

to compensate for the lack of yin or yang with simple

stimulations both on the body and on the face.

MULTIREFLEXOLOGY

TOOLS

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The first Dien Chan tools  

designed by professor Bùi Quôc Châu

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rofessor Bùi Quốc Châu designed his first tools over many years in practice. At first, he deployed his theories with acupuncture needles and microneedles and developed techniques that produced quick and effective results but demanded great skill. We should not forget his objective, which was to offer a simple treatment technique for people too poor to have access to traditional medicine and without the money to pay for a doctor. He realized that it was possible to achieve stimulation simply by pressing on some of the points he had discovered. This led him to a number of interesting conclusions. He then started investigating types of stimulation and the tools to be used.

After experimenting with various materials, he managed to design a stainless steel detector. He found that applying pressure by sweeping reflex areas was very effective. However, results were not conclusive when using traditional Chinese tools. Professor Bùi Quốc Châu then redesigned the balls and rollers used in traditional medicine and added spikes and prongs. The results of applying those tools to different parts of the body were as amazing as those obtained when he later used smaller versions of these same tools on the

face. Each Dien Chan tool may be adapted to a specific patient. Professor Bùi Quốc Châu and his team realized that a therapist cannot use only one technique or tool and that the therapist’s frame of mind is also important. This diversity enriches the treatment and allows for adaptation to the patient in the best possible way.

The Dien Chan tools may look odd at first glance but they can be surprisingly effective. Anyone can use this treatment and choose the most appropriate tools according to the problem to be treated. Although several versions of the tools (in different materials) can be found, genuine tools are made of stainless steel and natural horn.

multireflex™ tools are made by hand and no

animals have been harmed in their production. The horn comes from

farm animals. All the tools are useful, but it is important to bear in mind what they a r e m a d e o f w h e n buying them, since prices and quality may vary. Also, plastic tools may damage the skin.

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There are two groups of tools

Tools that produce yang effects and tools that produce yin effects. The therapist should start with a tool he regards as suitable and one that the patient is comfortable with.

The therapist must talk to the patient before deciding whether he should use a yang tool for a yin disorder or vice versa. Therapists who know about traditional Chinese medicine do not always need to be influenced by the yin and yang theory but can apply the tools according to the disorder. The main objective is always to achieve a balance. A patient’s comments on how the disorder makes him feel can help the therapist to know whether the problem is yin or yang in character. For example, if the patient feels hot, the therapist can choose a yin tool to refresh him. If the pain is located at a certain point, the therapist may use a yin tool to scatter the pain. If a patient complains about mild pain or feels cold, the therapist should try treatment with a yang tool first of all. Some therapists use kinesiology to decide which tool is the most appropriate.

If the expected results are not achieved, then perhaps the therapist should not follow treatment

parameters quite so strictly. What is important is listening to the patient and combining that dialogue with flexibility as regards Dien Chan principles, tools and stimulation techniques.

Tools with yang effects

These tools warm, concentrate, activate and move. All multireflex tools composed of spike balls are considered yang tools, as well as the small rubber hammer, the rubber spikes on the big hammer and the

BQC·point detector. The effects of a yang tool can

be emphasized if it is used in an upward movement while rolling or while stimulating points in a treatment formula.

In case of not obtaining the expected results, the therapist must not show himself strict towards the treatment. What is important is listening to the patient and combining with flexibility the principles, tools and stimulation techniques offered by Dien Chan. This is a sample:

the original iBook is 196

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Tools with yin effects

Yin tools are those wit h stainless steel prongs, rollers or copper cylinders, the spikes on the side of the small hammer and the rubber cup on the big hammer. Yin tools with a copper cylinder cool while prongs and rollers scatter. The effects of a yin tool can be emphasized if it is used in downward movements while rolling or stimulating a BQC·point in a

treatment formula.

Consumables

Moxa sticks and heat patches are especially designed for multireflexology to stimulate points on the face and to provide heat. Cut the patches into small squares, 7 mm x 7 mm (approximately 0.3 in x 0.3 in) and leave them throughout the night on the points to be stimulated.

In order to help you understanding

how to use multireflex tools better,

each tool has a technical record with

pictures and a video. Those records

are on the internet.

The direct link to a tool record is:

number-of-the-tool followed by a

dot followed by “multireflex.com”.

For example, you need to see the

video for tool number

374.multireflex.com

No “www” just the url in your

browser navigation field.

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n o r d e r t o u s e multireflexology tools correctly, look for the most sensitive reflex zone. The patient’s pain will guide you to it. For optimal use of the tools, it is important to communicate with the patient while stimulating and to check for improvement, between massages, in his condition. The detector may be yang or yin, depending on the way it is used. If you need to sweep a zone, use it as a yin tool. If you need to press or scratch (sweeping with more pressure), use it as a yang tool. Simple stimulation is a matter of yang. Stimulating a point on the right side of the face produces a yang effect while simulating a point on the left of the face has a yin effect.

Detector may be yang or yin, depending on the way we use it. If what we need is sweeping a zone, we will use it as a yin tool. If what we need is pressing or scratching

(sweeping with more pressure), we will use it a yang tool.

Simply stimulation points is a yang matter. Also stimulating a point in the right side of the face is looking for a yang effect. However, simulating a point in the left side of the face will be a yin matter.

The «Comet» detector nº133

The comet is a tool for detoxifying and recreating balance. Its thick detector can be used for stimulation in the case of delicate skin and its triple detector has a cooling effect. Its larger diameter serves to stimulate points on the face without damaging the skin, as it is less incisive. On the reflexology areas of the skull, it allows precise stimulation without digging into the scalp. The two different ends of the comet are used to carry out reflex-drainage or 6 zones massage.

To obtain a yang effect with this protocol, we use the thick detector. In the event of a higher body temperature, the triple end allows us to apply the protocol with yin effects.

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Tool techniques and use

Dien Chan therapy involves constant creativity in the use of the diagrams and tools. When beginning a treatment, you must listen to the patient’s description of his problem and consider the options for treatment. This dialogue with the patient will help you choose the direction to follow. You should avoid relying on only one or two techniques or treatments. It is preferable to vary the techniques and the tools used depending on the patient’s condition, and important to refer to the reflex diagrams and follow the tips provided.

In this section, you will learn about the following techniques for using multireflex tools:

To use the tools effectively and know where to apply them, you must first search on the reflex diagram for the most sensitive points or zones. After identifying these, stimulate the same point continually until the pain decreases and eventually disappears. If you do not have time to treat all the points in the treatment diagram, just focus on the hypersensitive points in the reflex zone or in the affected zone.

Rolling

Gently hold the roller by the handle at an angle of 4 5 - d e g r e e s . M a k e a rolling movement while applying minimal pressure. It is best to increase the pressure gradually until the pain disappears. Choose the ball model according to the surface of the zone. The spike balls produce yang effects. Stainless steel rollers or copper cylinders are yin tools. Stainless steel cylinders are used for less sensitive zones like the scalp. The prongs improve skin perspiration and dissipation of pain.

Hammering

Hammers are classified according to their size and the contact surface. Rubber cones are yang surfaces. The seven spikes of the small hammer or the single rubber pad on the big hammer are yin. The small hammer with the single rubber cone is used to stimulate active reflex points.

The elasticity of the steel handle is useful for tapping the skin. However, if you tap too hard you will need to stop

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after every five taps to avoid local bruising. If you tap gently, you can do it 20 or 30 times without stopping. Precision in tapping is important if the patient is to feel the results. Otherwise, he will not feel anything.

The big hammer with multiple cones is also used to tap the back, shoulders, buttocks, hips, thighs and larger joints. The part with the pad is used for tapping fleshy parts and activating the circulation. It relaxes the muscles and produces elasticity in tendons.

Combing

There two types of comb, both of them used as yin tools. Keep the comb firmly perpendicular to the skin. Do horizontal and / or vertical movements, in any order, depending on the comfort of the patient. Maintain regular pressure, especially in the most sensitive areas. Both areas with and without hair may be combed. Combing the scalp gently during 5 minutes is an excellent way to start treatment, relaxing deeply the patient.

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Pressing

It is very important to learn how to detect painful points. Using the detector tool is essential here, since (and despite the precision of BQC·points)

there could be a gap of just a few millimetres between them, especially on the forehead, nose, chin, and other zones with the most points.

Place the detector perpendicular to the skin. Hold it loosely and press gently at the point of pain. The intensity of pain may sometimes bring tears to the

patient’s eyes. Points can be soft or hard and the latter do not cause pain.

Be careful to avoid damage to the skin when pressing with the detector. Move the detector to search for the painful point, while encouraging the patient to confirm where that point is located.

Note: Avoid the use of detectors

with springs, which do not allow you to use pressure to reveal the sensitivity of the point.

When you believe you have located a painful point, move the detector away; then return to the point to check the diagnosis based on the patient’s feedback (verbal or non-verbal).

Place the detector perpendicular to the skin again and press it for 30 seconds to allow the patient to identify a change in the intensity of pain at the point or in the affected zone. Hypersensitivity of the stimulated point involves intense pain but good results come from stimulation.

Vibrating

After locating the painful point, use the detector and carry out gentle vibratory movements across the skin without scratching. This results in dynamic stimulation (while simply pressing would result in passive stimulation). The direction used when vibrating is not important. Continue stimulation for 30 seconds.

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Dispersing

Move the detector perpendicular to the skin, pressing gently and following the anatomical line of the zone being treated (outer ear, creases found between the nose and the lips, top part of the chin under the lips, eyebrows, etc).

Focus on the painful area. The patient will actively feel pain, which should then disappear. This technique is really effective if the two previous methods do not work. Stimulation by dispersing can go on for one minute in each zone.

Applying heat and oils

Cut the heat patch in small squares, 7 mm x 7 mm (approximately 0.3 in x 0.3 in).

Apply the adhesive part to the active points identified by the detector. You can apply them in an attractive pattern. You must not apply heat patches for more than three hours during the day. If you apply them in the evening, they can be left on the skin all night and removed first thing in the morning.

In general, the patches are used more often for long-term or chronic diseases. In the case of acute

disorders, best results are obtained after applying the patches three times on the same day. Apply the patches to the skin and leave them in place for three hours. Remove the patches and wait for at least three hours before applying new ones.

Apply the oil several times to keep the active reflex point warm or massage the zone gently with the yang ball. The use of natural essential oils helps to obtain faster results. We use biological oils bottled in flasks of dark violet glass. According to Dien Chan therapy, it is better not to use liquid essences because solutions like these may make the skin colder as they evaporate.

To avoid catching a cold, the patient is recom-mended not to shower for at least two hours after the application of patches or oil. You should not use this technique if the patient has a temperature because it may cause constipation, irritation or dry skin.

Warming: The most experienced Dien Chan

therapists use Moxibustion because of the outstanding results it delivers. Heat works like an acupuncture needle on the BQC·points and reaches

the reflex zone precisely and effectively. Hold the Moxa with your thumb, index and middle fingers. Lean it on your little finger to establish an ideal

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7:Multireflexology Tools • p.43 position. Move the Moxa slowly and observe the

patient’s reaction. At certain points, the burning sensation may be more intense than at others but do not stop. If the patient reacts (to intense burning), move the Moxa away for a few seconds. Massage the point in the same place twice more. If necessary, apply a cream to alleviate the burning feeling. Remember that patients who live in a country with mild weather may be more sensitive to the heat. Warming is especially recommended for those problems related to the cold, such as influenza, rheumatism and inflammation of the ear, nose and throat (orl/ent) including sinusitis, numbness or bruising. Do not use the Moxa more than once a day because it may cause burns.

Applying cold

Apply small ice cubes to the skin, rubbing the zone where the patient is most sensitive to cold. Stop when pain decreases, look for another sensitive point and restart treatment. Do not apply ice cubes to the forehead for a long time because this may cause a headache. Cold is particularly effective when treating disorders common in a hot climate (such as high temperature, sunstrokes or sudden diarrhoea).

A good technic to hold the detector  is to always use a finger of rests on the face

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A few tips on the use of multireflex tools

Usually, you should ask the patient to wash her face before treatment starts, although there may be cases when a female patient does not want you to disturb her makeup.

If the skin is very dry, you might consider using natural oils in your treatment. Take care if a rash, eczema or psoriasis is

present, especially if you are not experienced in dealing with skin problems. If you cannot work on the face, remember the scalp diagram.

The scalp is easy to reach and patients derive a number of benefits from its treatment.

Taking care of the tools

To keep the tools clean, wash them with water and soap or a mild alcohol solution. This will prevent infection and the spreading of illness.

A copper tool may lose its shine with use but you can restore it by rinsing it in lemon juice. Horn is natural, so be careful with strong alcohol solutions and hot liquids. Using warm water and soap is usually sufficient.

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Some examples and tips

 

in the usage of multireflex

tools

There are a number of different tools, and you should select which to use depending on the patient’s disorder. The use of each tool must be studied carefully.

You can buy the tools (according to reference 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  

(TOOLS Nº206 & 307)

The small yang balls are often used to treat stiff necks, fatigue and joint pain. They can also be used on the face to treat spots and for massaging, 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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7:Multireflexology Tools • p.47 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 relax, whereas the yang end serves to warm, concentrate and tone.

For example, spasms be-tween the shoulder blades can be quickly eased by rolling the most pleasant end of the tool over the space between the eyebrows for about 2 minutes.

BRASS TOOLS 

(TOOLS Nº207, 219, 252, 412 & 413)

Large brass cylinders work well for 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.

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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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7:Multireflexology Tools • p.49 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.

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7:Multireflexology Tools • p.51 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

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MOXA STICKS (REF Nº642)

The multireflex-moxa is more rigid and denser than those found in a traditional medicine shop.   It does not have a strong smell and can reach a very high temperature: 700ºC (1300ºF). The moxa sticks are practical for the stimulation of reflex points on the face, but a sound knowledge of Dien Chan is needed before they can be used. They can be used for treating problems in the ears or the throat and the rest of the body.

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 11 cm, printed in high quality colour and laminated, which makes it easy to use in the treatment room. The official MiniBook of Diagrams includes the latest designs and all the brain diagrams and points of the viscera. We have corrected a few small errors on the map that were confusing students. For example, points 17 and 29 are not on the line but on the

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7:Multireflexology Tools • p.53 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.