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This form of acupuncture, used in America, is based on pressing and massaging certain points corresponding to organs.
What is it about?
Reflexology! This technique is usually performed on the feet, hands, and ears. How to relieve your body by massaging your ears?
Where did reflexology come from?
This technique, estimated to be 5,000 years old, has its roots in China. Its renaissance occurred at the end of the 19th century in America, where it was spread by a physician named William Fitzgerald. Eunice Ingham followed in his footsteps. It was Ingham who mapped the zones on the sole of the foot.
The procedure is easy
Start by massaging the upper part, at the end of which grasp the ear from the back with your thumb and from the front with your index finger. Apply gentle pressure from the inside of the ear outward. Massage the entire ear in this way, but pay special attention to the lobe at its end. Repeat the entire technique three times in a row. Finally, massage the hollow behind the ear. In this case as well proceed from top to bottom and repeat three times. After the entire massage relax with 10-15 deep breaths.
In which cases can this massage help?
- It helps blood circulation in the muscles, so it is good for cold feet or painful joints.
- It relieves stress and restlessness, thereby calming the stomach and aiding digestion.
- It calms the heartbeat, soothes the mind, and relieves stress.
- It relaxes the neck, which in turn loosens stiff back muscles.
- It relieves pain and fatigue, helps increase energy and improve sleep quality.
- However! It helps eliminate toxins, which may likely cause rashes, frequent bowel movements, emotional and psychological relief in the form of crying.
Not suitable for everyone
The first study concerning this technique was conducted on women suffering from PMS. These women reported significant improvement. Another study examined a group of breast cancer patients for five years. During chemotherapy this method helped women with breathing or walking. Nevertheless, there are cases in which reflexology is not suitable. The limitations concern patients being treated for heart or vascular disease, kidney disease, or pregnant women who have undergone artificial insemination.
