G-Jo Self-Health Newsletter Issue #2

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I'm often asked about the origins of G-Jo Acupressure and how G-Jo differs from other forms or styles of acupressure. Good questions.

First, the origins of G-Jo. When I was a young man -- a single father raising his two small children in the early 1960's -- I began studying Shodokan-style karate. My sensei was an American architect (of all things!) who had studied in Japan for a number of years.

During our "free-play," or randori, he would regularly amaze the students with his ability to almost instantly erase the pain and suffering we encountered during these sparring sessions. He did it by briefly massaging certain, tender points on our bodies -- usually on the arms or legs.

But it was not ordinary massage. He dug deeply into these tender spots, if only for a few seconds ... and the healing results were often astounding!

"What a wonderful power to possess," I thought. But I was deeply involved in other pursuits, at the time -- mainly, learning the financial markets -- so I put that information on the back-burner of my mind.

However, nearly a decade later, in 1971, I made a lucky trade in the stock market. And it took me to an important cross-roads in my life.

I could try parlaying my lucky windfall into something possibly much bigger. Or I could say "goodbye" to trading for a while by spending some quality time with my then-nearly teen-aged children ... and with the money I'd made, we could have the adventure of a lifetime.

So in early 1972, we found ourselves in England on the first leg of a 15-month car trip around the world. And as luck would have it, while walking along a street of booksellers in London, I happened to find a shop that specialized in books from the East -- especially those relating to health, healing ... and acupuncture.

While that ancient medical art was still nearly unknown in America, traditional Oriental healing methods had been used in Europe for centuries. I suddenly recalled my sensei and his uncanny ability to instantly stop pain dead in its tracks -- using a kind of acupuncture without needles, he had told us -- so I wandered into the store.

Nearly four hours later, I staggered out of that remarkable shop, tottering under the weight of nearly 100 books and manuals on the subject that, unknown to me at the time, was soon to become my passion in life! Acupuncture -- and its even older brother, acuPRESSURE!

Each night, as our small band of adventurers travelled, I studied book after book on those fascinating methods of healing. And during the day, I would practice my new skills ... using my children and myself as the proverbial guinea pigs.

For early in my studies, I learned that acupressure could relieve and heal more than just pain -- MUCH more. In fact, I discovered through my reading and hands-on experience that there were acupressure points and methods for nearly any kind of health problem you could describe!

And believe me, there were plenty of opportunities to put this acupressure to the test. Between strange (often unclean) foods, many Third World countries and countless times when nobody spoke our language, we had to become almost totally "health self-sufficient" ... and acupressure was our mainstay. I'll continue this story in the next issue.

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"I am a borderline "bleeder." Simply, I cut my finger preparing dinner. Usually I will bleed for awhile, but I grabbed my [G-Jo] book, looked up the appropriate points for bleeding and, I kid you not, for perhaps the first time my bleeding stopped COMPLETLEY within 10-15 seconds. No bandage was used and healing was very swift! I was astounded."
M.C., Lake Forest, CA.

All testimonials are unsolicited and drawn from our files without permission from their authors. For this reason, only the authors' initials, not actual names, are used. Please feel free to send along your own G-Jo experiences, if you'd like to share them with our many thousands of readers.

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In standard acupuncture literature, this point is known as:
Large Intestine or Colon Meridian Point Number 11 -- LI-11 or X 11.

Its Chinese name is "Pool at the Bend" (or "Yang Marsh" or "Ghost Minister" or "Ghost Leg" -- these translation are taken from "Grasping The Wind," by Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman and Kenn Boss; Paradigm Publications).

LOCATION: This point is found at the extreme end of the outer crease of the elbow. Bend your arm tightly and place your fingertip at the end of that crease which is formed on the outside (hairy side) of the arm, at the elbow. Then open your arm -- keeping the fingertip in place -- and probe the area beneath your fingertip on your RELAXED arm to locate the point.

OTHER USES: As well as balancing the colon, this point has at least 35 Basic G-Jo uses, several of which are for problems of the arms, especially the forearms and elbows.

INSTRUCTIONS: To find this point upon yourself, first read the instructions. Then, using the TIP of the thumb, the bent knuckle of the index (or pointer) finger -- even the eraser tip of a pencil -- begin pressing the approximate location upon your own body.

Use deep pressure -- up to 15 or 20 lbs. might be needed to both to find and "trigger" some G-Jo points. The point itself, once contacted, will feel like a toothache or pinched nerve -- definitely more tender than the surrounding flesh ... especially if this is a "good" point for your problem or target symptom.

Finally, trigger (deeply massage) this spot in a digging, goading way for a few seconds. Again, it should feel a bit painful. Then find and trigger the same spot on the opposite arm. For more complete instructions, go to www.g-jo.com/points.html and take our free "Mini Crash-Course in G-Jo Acupressure."

Or you can reach us by regular mail or phone, via our contact information at the end of this newsletter.

The G-Jo Institute is approved by The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. The "Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study Certification Program" may qualify in your state for up to five C.E.U's (50 hours of study -- see information and statement below).

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A WAY OF EATING FOR PLEASURE AND HEALTH: Each issue, we present a wholesome, nutritious recipe which our family, friends and guests have enjoyed over the years at both Falkynor Farm, and more recently, here, at DeerHaven Hills Farm & Yoga Eco-Center. One of our favorite (yet very simple) desserts is:

6 cups of sliced, fresh apples
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup of ground walnuts
1/4 flour (brown rice, spelt, whole wheat)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Butter a pie plate (preferably glass) and cover the bottom with the sliced apples. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well; then sprinkle this over the apples. Dot with butter, if desired, and bake at 375 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes, or until the apples are soft. If a sweeter version is desired, drizzle additional maple syrup to taste over each serving. Delicious with vanilla rice or soy ice "cream." Serves 8.

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G-Jo Point Number 2, the subject of this issue of "Self-Health!," is a balancing point for the colon or large intestine. In energy medicine, the basis of G-Jo Acupressure, each of the 12, main organs and glands is said to be "mated" or "paired" with a "spouse," thus making six "organ pairs.

" The "wife" of the lungs, the colon receives waste material from the small intestine which it converts into fecal matter. But like all organs and glands, the colon has many other biofunctions, too.

One, such important function of the colon is to absorb water from the (digested) food sludge. The lungs, too, are also associated with moisture: In that case, perspiration.

But ANY condition of moisture (or lack thereof, such as dryness of the skin, dry cough, dryness of the bowels, etc.) may be closely connected to the lungs. And because of that, the colon.

The colon normally contains more than three pounds of -- or nearly 75 trillion -- beneficial bacteria! Here, in the colon, is where we produce most of our B complex vitamins, as well as vitamin K.

Each major organ or gland is especially active during one, two-hour period each day. This is sometimes called "organ-clock cycle." In some schools of energy medicine, it is said to be wise to treat each organ in its most active, two-hour period.

The colon follows the lungs on this "time-of-day" cycle. Its most active time of day is 5:00 - 7:00 AM (while the lungs are most active from 3:00 - 5:00 AM).

This same theme holds true for all organ teams: The "husband" organ always immediately precedes or follows its wife in this organ-clock cycle during each day.

Another cycle to which organs are subject is the so-called "seasonal cycle." It is during that time of the year when each organ is "speaking" the most loudly ... at least to those with the training to "hear" the message of that organ- or gland-team.

This is particularly important knowledge to have when that organ is issuing a call of distress. Such a cry for help can reveal itself in many ways -- via the pulse, the color of the complexion, the state of the tongue, the subtle odors coming from the body and its excreta ...

The wife organ is also most sensitive during the same season of the year as the husband -- in the case of the colon and lungs, this is during the fall or autumn.

All the body's major organs and glands, along with their many functions, are completely described in the Advanced G-Jo section of "The Master of G-Jo Acupressure Home-Study Certification Program." Please contact us for details.

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