HAND REFLEXOLOGY: Powerful Techniques for Relaxation, Pain Relief and Good Health

If you’re ever stressed or experiencing aches and pains, then hand reflexology should be one of the first things you try. You can conveniently do it anywhere, and most certainly at your own pace and time. The steps are so simple that anyone can follow. Whether you are suffering from pain as a result of a medical condition, strain or injury, you may find that persistent pain is very debilitating. Hand Reflexology massage takes a holistic approach to treatment, encouraging the body to realign and heal itself from any underlying issues or problems. This can immediately provide pain relief and reduce stress and tension. Reflexology is an ancient and alternative medical art that can address even modern aches and problems. Aside from being non-invasive, the hand reflexology techniques in this book can be done in the comfort of your own home and without the help of a hired professional. Aside from the cost and time savings you get from reflexology, learning how to do it for yourself will also prepare you when you plan to do it for your loved ones who may need it in the future. This book gives you a brief overview of the principles behind hand reflexology. These principles are then translated into specific and practical techniques that can address common and modern conditions of the body. This book teaches you about hand reflexology techniques under the following headings: •What Is Hand Reflexology? •Basic Reflexology Hand Chart Areas •How to Apply Pressure •The Right Environment for Hand Reflexology •Hand Reflexology Frequency •General Application and Process of Hand Reflexology •Benefits of Hand Reflexology •Hand Reflexology Techniques and Exercises •How to Perform Hand Reflexology on Yourself •Choosing a Professional Hand Reflexologist •Hand Reflexology for Stomach pains •Hand Reflexology for Tooth Aches •Hand Reflexology for Shoulder Pain •Hand Reflexology for Low Libido Problems •Hand Reflexology for Stress •Hand Reflexology to Relieve Hip Pain •Hand Reflexology for Flushing Toxins •Hand Reflexology for Kidney Function •Hand Reflexology for Back Pain •Hand Reflexology for Menstrual Cramps •Hand Reflexology for Eyesight •Hand Reflexology for Cold and Flu •Hand Reflexology for Ear health •Hand Reflexology for Headaches & Migraines •Hand Reflexology for High Blood Pressure •Hand Reflexology for Digestion Issues •Hand Reflexology for Insomnia •Precautions in Performing Hand Reflexology The techniques in this book can also be practiced without prior training, making it ideal for use even for beginners who aspire to learn and to use an alternative form of medicine. Plus, a primer on everything you need to know to jumpstart your pursuit of excellence in hand reflexology is added in this book. General hand reflexology techniques are shared with you so you can learn to use reflexology not only as a therapeutic exercise but also as a preventive solution to health risks. By the time you have finished reading this book, you will have gained a great understanding of hand reflexology and how you can use it to enhance your life. Download Directly from Usenet. Sign up now to get INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING HAND REFLEXOLOGY What Is Hand Reflexology? Basic Reflexology Hand Chart Areas How to Apply Pressure? The Right Environment for Hand Reflexology Hand Reflexology Frequency CHAPTER 2: GENERAL APPLICATION AND PROCESS OF HAND REFLEXOLOGY Hand Reflexology Tips Warnings for Hand Reflexology CHAPTER 3: BENEFITS OF HAND REFLEXOLOGY Improved Blood Circulation Cell Growth Reduces Pain Improved Digestion Immune System Relaxation Healing Toxins Relieve Tension and Stress Sleep CHAPTER 4: HAND REFLEXOLOGY TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES Thumb Walk or the Caterpillar Thumb Walk the Palm Thumb Walk the Wrist Thumb Walk up the Fingers Thumb Walk Horizontally Pinching Pinching Sides of Fingertips Squeezing Squeezing the Fingers Squeezing the Fingertips Centering Rolling Index finger roll Index and middle finger roll Three finger rolls Rotating Rotate the Wrist Rotate the Fingers Strong Finger Rubbing Finger Tugging Pull and Pinch Webbed Parts Between the Fingers Twist the Fingers Stimulate the Fingertips CHAPTER 5: HOW TO PERFORM HAND REFLEXOLOGY ON YOURSELF Steps in Performing Hand Reflexology Sit comfortably on a chair Apply mild lotion to your hands Refer to the reflexology chart to massage affected area Apply pressure and massage your fingers Apply pressure and massage your palms Apply pressure and massage the back of your palms Press your thumb at the center of your palm and relax CHAPTER 6: CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL HAND REFLEXOLOGIST Qualifications Charges CHAPTER 7: SPECIFIC HAND REFLEXOLOGY FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONS Hand Reflexology for Stomach pains Hand Reflexology for Tooth Aches Hand Reflexology for Shoulder Pain Hand Reflexology for Lower Libido Problems Hand Reflexology for Stress Hand Reflexology to Relieve Hip Pain Hand Reflexology for Flushing Toxins Hand Reflexology for Kidney Function Hand Reflexology for Back Pain Hand Reflexology for Menstrual Cramps Hand Reflexology for Eyesight Hand Reflexology for Cold and Flu Hand Reflexology for Ear health Hand Reflexology for Headaches & Migraines Hand Reflexology for High Blood Pressure Hand Reflexology for Digestion Issues Hand Reflexology for Insomnia CHAPTER 8: PRECAUTIONS IN PERFORMING HAND REFLEXOLOGY If pain persists, stop the massage Don’t perform the massage on a deformed hand Don’t perform reflexology on keratinized and apparently abnormal skin Avoid doing reflexology on a thrombotic hand Don’t massage a hand that has undergone surgery Beware of the hands of diabetic persons Evaluate Reflexology on Pregnant Women Reflexology is contraindicated in all debilitating and serious conditions CONCLUSION INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING HAND REFLEXOLOGY What Is Hand Reflexology? Basic Reflexology Hand Chart Areas How to Apply Pressure? The Right Environment for Hand Reflexology Hand Reflexology Frequency CHAPTER 2: GENERAL APPLICATION AND PROCESS OF HAND REFLEXOLOGY Hand Reflexology Tips Warnings for Hand Reflexology CHAPTER 3: BENEFITS OF HAND REFLEXOLOGY Improved Blood Circulation Cell Growth Reduces Pain Improved Digestion Immune System Relaxation Healing Toxins Relieve Tension and Stress Sleep CHAPTER 4: HAND REFLEXOLOGY TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES Thumb Walk or the Caterpillar Thumb Walk the Palm Thumb Walk the Wrist Thumb Walk up the Fingers Thumb Walk Horizontally Pinching Pinching Sides of Fingertips Squeezing Squeezing the Fingers Squeezing the Fingertips Centering Rolling Index finger roll Index and middle finger roll Three finger rolls Rotating Rotate the Wrist Rotate the Fingers Strong Finger Rubbing Finger Tugging Pull and Pinch Webbed Parts Between the Fingers Twist the Fingers Stimulate the Fingertips CHAPTER 5: HOW TO PERFORM HAND REFLEXOLOGY ON YOURSELF Steps in Performing Hand Reflexology Sit comfortably on a chair Apply mild lotion to your hands Refer to the reflexology chart to massage affected area Apply pressure and massage your fingers Apply pressure and massage your palms Apply pressure and massage the back of your palms Press your thumb at the center of your palm and relax CHAPTER 6: CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL HAND REFLEXOLOGIST Qualifications Charges CHAPTER 7: SPECIFIC HAND REFLEXOLOGY FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONS Hand Reflexology for Stomach pains Hand Reflexology for Tooth Aches Hand Reflexology for Shoulder Pain Hand Reflexology for Lower Libido Problems Hand Reflexology for Stress Hand Reflexology to Relieve Hip Pain Hand Reflexology for Flushing Toxins Hand Reflexology for Kidney Function Hand Reflexology for Back Pain Hand Reflexology for Menstrual Cramps Hand Reflexology for Eyesight Hand Reflexology for Cold and Flu Hand Reflexology for Ear health Hand Reflexology for Headaches & Migraines Hand Reflexology for High Blood Pressure Hand Reflexology for Digestion Issues Hand Reflexology for Insomnia CHAPTER 8: PRECAUTIONS IN PERFORMING HAND REFLEXOLOGY If pain persists, stop the massage Don’t perform the massage on a deformed hand Don’t perform reflexology on keratinized and apparently abnormal skin Avoid doing reflexology on a thrombotic hand Don’t massage a hand that has undergone surgery Beware of the hands of diabetic persons Evaluate Reflexology on Pregnant Women Reflexology is contraindicated in all debilitating and serious conditions CONCLUSION