Archive for November 4th, 2009
One of the more popular alternative treatment techniques has always been reflexology. The primary focus of reflexology is the foot and the hand.
Reflexologists believe that specific areas in your feet and hands correspond to various organs in your body. By applying pressure to this “reflexes,” endorphin is released which, in turn, relieves the body of pain.
If, for example, you are experiencing tooth pain, you can apply pressure to your ear lobes. By massaging the half closest to your head in a downward motion, you are able to desensitize your tooth from pain. On the other hand, if you are experiencing headaches, you can pinch the muscle located near the point where the bone in your thumb meets the bone in your index finger. This area is called Hoku.
Some reflexologists make use of essential oils in treating their clients. This serves as a dual purpose as, aside from relieving you from pain, you also get to be free from stress.
If you would like to do your own reflexology, the first thing that you need to have is a reflexology chart to help guide you on which are you should place pressure on.