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Hand Reflexology - Use It To Improve Your Health

May 18th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

by Kathryn J Blanchett

Do you sit at the computer day after day working? Does all the typing
that you do make your hands and fingers ache? Is your work hampered
because of the headaches that you always have? Do you have problems with
your sinuses? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you
should consider hand reflexology. The term “reflexology” refers to the
process of applying pressure on reflex points in the body. There are
reflex points located in the hands, feet, face, and other areas, and
applying the correct type of pressure can help heal aches, pains and other
ailments that you may be experiencing.

The concept behind reflexology is simple. When there is a problem in
some part of the body, then uric acid, calcium and mineral deposits
accumulate in the reflex points and cause a disruption in the circulation
and flow of energy. A skilled reflexologist can help in eliminating these
unwanted deposits and restore the circulation and energy flow.

It has been shown many diseases are directly related to stress, some
researchers had said up to 75% of diseases are due to stress. Using
reflexology techniques can help you to release that stress, which will in
turn improve your health. Hand reflexology is simple to use, it can be
done no matter where you are– it is not a complex.

Reflexology techniques date back to the Egyptian culture and their
popularity is on an increase even today. These days hand centric activities
such as texting, video games and computer keyboarding are on a rise.
Hence reflexology provides a respite from the stress and strain that
results in the hands caused by these activities.

A reflexologist basically interrupts the stress pattern in the body by
working on the pressure sensors and points on the hands that cause a
relaxation response in the consequent body part. This reduces the stress
in the entire nervous system and provides relief in the entire body. A
study conducted in Singapore has suggested that regular use of
reflexology and reflexology techniques keep the heart healthy. Another research
has revealed that reflexology affects the brain in the same way as
meditation.

These days’ alternative methods of treatment like hand reflexology is
getting a lot of attention primarily due to their “no side effects”
promise. These methods may take more time and be are much more subtle than
the mainstream medical treatment, however they are quite effective in
the long run. You can also learn reflexology on your own. It’s not that
tough. Try pressing the tips of your fingers or the space between two
fingers. Hand reflexology can be helpful in curing problems such as low
libido or sleeping problems and it can even assist with weight loss.
There are reflexology charts available that can help you to understand
how to work with reflexology and cure the problems that you have.

Some people may question whether hand reflexology really works. But,
reflexology is actually a scientific process that requires no faith for
healing– it is working with your body to adjust the natural body
processes. So, if you are experiencing any type of ailment then you need to
try hand reflexology and see the difference that it makes in your life.

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