Roger Dalet, M.D (1935–2015), was a famous French acupuncturist and pneumophysiologist, who practiced medicine for more than thirty years and also taught and researched acupuncture. He rose to fame with his 1983 book Supprimez vous-même vos douleurs par simple pression d’un doigt [Take Your Pain Away with the Touch of a Finger], which sold more than 2 million copies in French and has been translated into 22 languages.

• IntroductionPART ONEThe Sense OrgansThe EyesConjunctivitis • Glaucoma • Myopia, Presbyopia, and Hyperopia • Retinal Disorders • StrabismusThe EarsDeafness • Tinnitus • VertigoThe NoseHead Colds and Rhinitis • Acute and Chronic Sinusitis • Flu and Nasal CongestionThe MouthGingivitis and Cold Sores • Toothache • Sore Throat and Tonsillitis • MumpsPART TWOGlands and Overall HealthThyroid Disorders • Diabetes • ObesityPART THREERheumatologyArthritis • Stiff Neck • Shoulder Pain • Elbow Pain • Wrist Pain • Finger Pain • Back Pain • Lumbar Region Pain • Sciatica • Hip Disorders • Knee Disorders • Ankle Disorders • Foot and Toe DisordersPART FOURDigestionIndigestion and Vomiting • Gallbladder Disorders • Infectious Hepatitis and Jaundice • Stomach Pain, Gastritis, and Ulcers • Constipation and Colitis • Diarrhea • Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures and FistulasPART FIVECirculationHigh Blood Pressure • Heart Failure • Peripheral Vascular Disease • Venous InsufficiencyPART SIXUrinary SystemNephritic Colic and Kidney Stones • Urinary Infections • Urine Retention and Incontinence • Pediatric BedwettingPART SEVENPainHeadache • Facial Pain • Chest and Upper Trunk PainPART EIGHTSkin and Dermatological ProblemsChilblains • Eczema • Hives • Shingles, Chicken Pox, and Herpes • PsoriasisPART NINERespiratory AilmentsAsthma • Bronchitis • CoughsPART TENNervous SystemComa • Epilepsy • Facial Paralysis • Other Forms of Paralysis • Drug Addiction • Depression • Serious Mental DisordersPART ELEVENReproductive HealthImpotence • Prostate Disease • Breast Disease • Morning Sickness • Absence of Menstrual Periods • Other Menstrual Problems • Uterine Hemorrhage • Uterine Prolapse • Vaginal DischargePART TWELVEMiscellaneousFatigue • Insomnia • Stage Fright • Stings or BitesConclusionIndex

“Dr. Dalet’s impressive work is a major contribution to the layperson’s understanding of holistic medical care. Its strong points include concise explanations of the causes of diseases and dysfunctions, helpful distinctions between acute and chronic conditions, easy-to-use organization, and the combination of diagrams and photos to aid in precisely locating acupoints for treatment. Acupressure Self-Care Handbook sits high on my shelf of essential resources for maintaining and enhancing health.”