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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| acupressure for eyes | 11/10/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: John Could you please guide if weak eyesight can be cured by acupressure. My 7 year old daughter ... A: Yes, it is possible to help your daughter's weak eyesight with acupressure. Do you know the cause - ... | ||
| Positioning of fingers in Leg length differential | 10/21/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Cross, In your book on acupressure you have specified treatments for balancing limb length ... A: I don't understand what you mean by "middle finger of women stimulates and index finger sedates". I ... | ||
| Stretch reflexes on the skull | 9/15/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: In your book on Acupressure for musculo skeletal conditions you have written about stretch reflexes ... A: The stretch reflexes on the skull have been 'around' for quite some time. They were originally ... | ||
| Reading your book "Healing with the Chakra Energy System". | 6/24/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, I have been reading your great book "Healing with the Chakra Energy System". (I am a big ... A: The simple answer to your query is to ASK THE BODY! Say, for instance you may be concerned about an ... | ||
| Reading your book "Healing with the Chakra Energy System - Would appreciate comment. | 6/20/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, I have been reading your great book "Healing with the Chakra Energy System". (I am a big ... A: WOW - this is a BIG question to answer. Books have been written trying to explain these things. ... | ||
| Your book "Healing with the Chakra Energy System" | 5/19/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, I am the person whom you were kind enough to advise recently on using acupressure and ... A: Esoteric medicine is not an exact science and each person has a different slant on traditional ... | ||
| Your book “Healing with the Chakra Energy System” | 5/9/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, Some time ago you were kind enough to give me a recommendation on dealing with an ... A: I think you have done extremely well!! You should carry on with the formula that you've been doing ... | ||
| ADD | 4/24/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: he is impulsive n inattentive to some extent.he has improved greatly after he had a few sessions ... A: Was there any birth trauma?? Or did he have any accident when very young that could have given him ... | ||
| acupressure for ADD/low dopamine? | 3/3/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I have struggled with feeling bad for some time - chronic tiredness, spaciness, nervousness, ... A: Sorry to hear you are struggling. The main acupoint for improving dopamine (and many other brain ... | ||
| teeth | 1/24/2011 | John R. Cross |
| Q: how can acupressure help with teeth problems: loose teeth? caries? receiving gums? I haven't noticed ... A: Many thanks for the question. Caring for teeth isn't one I often get asked about. Prevention of the ... | ||
| Advice on acupressure approach | 10/23/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr Cross. Would you be so kind as to recommend a general acupressure approach to swelling and ... A: This is not an easy one to answer as it requires a general reply due to the fact that I, obviously, ... | ||
| Your book | 10/11/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr Cross, In your book "Acupressure: clinical applications in musculo-skeletal conditions" you ... A: Sorry to be a bit vague. You may test ANY Command point to ascertain if the associated organ is in ... | ||
| Your book "Acupressure: clinical applications in musculo-skeletal conditions" | 10/11/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr Cross, In your book "Acupressure: clinical applications in musculo-skeletal conditions" you ... A: I'm not too sure what you mean. Applied Kinesiolgy and its 'lay' version of 'Touch For Health' are ... | ||
| Tension in my head : Please advise | 9/20/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Many thanks for taking my question. I experience tension, and it seems to be in two places at once; ... A: Sorry you are suffering. Headaches that you are describing may be caused by problems with the lower ... | ||
| not feeling any better yet......? | 7/22/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Me again - I have been doing the acupressure for adrenal glands (B23, B47, K27, K3, Con2) for nearly ... A: Sorry to hear that this formula of points doesn't appear to be working. Before I suggest another set ... | ||
| working with the unwilling | 7/15/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: working with the unwilling Hi, I do have a question I hope you can help me with. I am just staring ... A: This is not really a question on acupressure, my speciality, but I will answer it using my ... | ||
| points for oboe embouchure | 7/4/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: The points I am using for my oboe embouchure are: St3, St6, CV24 and GV26. Do you think they are ok? ... A: The points are all fine - can't think of any additions to this list. When working on the face it is ... | ||
| acupressure for low aldosterone | 7/2/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I have suffered from chronic tiredness and feeling 'spaced out' all the time for about 15 years but ... A: Stimulating acupressure is the opposite to sedation. In sedation the point is just held, whereas in ... | ||
| acupressure for low aldosterone | 7/1/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I have suffered from chronic tiredness and feeling 'spaced out' all the time for about 15 years but ... A: Con 2 is located just above the pubis symphisis which is the center of the pelvic bone on the front ... | ||
| acupressure for low aldosterone | 6/30/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I have suffered from chronic tiredness and feeling 'spaced out' all the time for about 15 years but ... A: You are correct that when using acupressure for this condition, it is the Kidney points that are the ... | ||
| Precautions in acupressure | 4/27/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, Would appreciate your comment. When working on some acu-points on myself, sometimes I ... A: I don't think it is because you erroneously locate the points. You always have to be careful when ... | ||
| Precautions in acupressure | 4/27/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, Would appreciate your comment. When working on some acu-points on myself, sometimes I ... A: It requires a more complicated reply than would, at first, seem necessary. Firstly there are no ... | ||
| Acupoints for enlarged prostate | 3/26/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, I would appreciate your advice. Recently, my blood test showed elevated Prostate ... A: Oh dear - you've opened up a can of worms!! In my humble opinion (just based on 40 years experience ... | ||
| Foot acupressure | 3/5/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Good day, I went to a chiropractor that applied pressure to the middle of the bottom of my left ... A: As I have previously stated it is impossible to know what his motives were. He may have been working ... | ||
| Foot acupressure | 3/5/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Good day, I went to a chiropractor that applied pressure to the middle of the bottom of my left ... A: Are you sure it was a chiropractor and not a chiropodist. I cannot understand why a chiropractor ... | ||
| Anorexia | 1/30/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I'm a shiatsu practitioner and one receiver of mine is actually suffering of anorexia. Would you ... A: good to hear from you. **The lady with the scoliosis** It is very unusual for scoliosis to start ... | ||
| Pain at hamstrings and calves during exercise. | 1/26/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I am a 24yr old female and i love to practice yoga. My problem is i experience a nerve pain or ... A: I am pleased the advice helped. I am afraid that acupuncture or acupressure will not help with ... | ||
| Pain at hamstrings and calves during exercise. | 1/24/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I am a 24yr old female and i love to practice yoga. My problem is i experience a nerve pain or ... A: Sorry to hear you are in pain and are not able to do your yoga properly. I do not know your medical ... | ||
| extreme breast pain | 1/1/2010 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I have extreme breast pain. I have had this for many years. But it has gotten worse with age. ... A: I am so sorry that you have been suffering for so long. It would be good to know what you have tried ... | ||
| Anorexia | 11/22/2009 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I'm a shiatsu practitioner and one receiver of mine is actually suffering of anorexia. Would you ... A: Sorry to be so late in reply, I have been away from home for a few days. All the points you suggest ... | ||
| Anorexia | 11/12/2009 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I'm a shiatsu practitioner and one receiver of mine is actually suffering of anorexia. Would you ... A: There are many causes of anorexia and each patient/client should be treated individually i.e. there ... | ||
| Acupressure | 11/3/2009 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, Would you be so kind as to recommend acupressure points (and methods of effecting them) ... A: The best two acupoints on the Kidney meridian would be KI 3 which is found mid way between the ... | ||
| Reflexology Therapy ? | 10/28/2009 | John R. Cross |
| Q: I was in a head on car wreck 17 yrs. ago. I now have carprial tunnel in both hands, back pain and ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are suffering. The carpal tunnel pain in the wrists may be coming from a ... | ||
| Acupressure for Glaucoma | 10/1/2009 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Dr. Cross, I've been diagnosed with early glaucoma; IOP is 23 in both eyes. Along with the ... A: Sorry to hear that you have early glaucoma. There are many interpretations of touch therapy (as you ... | ||
| zink and copper needles | 4/24/2009 | John R. Cross |
| Q: Just read one of your books....where can I find copper and zinc needles online? I'm in the USA. ... A: Sorry for late reply, have just come home from lecturing away. I only know one UK based firm, ... | ||
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John R. Cross
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Acupressure, reflexology, acupuncture and bodywork questions from practitioners and clients
Experience
Physical therapist and acupuncturist for over 30 years. Acupressure workshop provider an lecturer, author of 5 books on the subject.
Publications
'Acupressure in the Treatment of Musculo-Skeletal Conditions'; 'Acupressure and Reflextherapy in Medical Conditions'; 'Healing with the Chakra Energy System'; 'Acupuncture and the Chakra Energy System'; 'Reflected Energy Pathways'
Education/Credentials
Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; Doctor of Acupuncture
Awards and Honors
FCSP; Dr.Ac; MRSH
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