How Do You Give Yourself Hand Reflexology?
Reflexology is a complimentary alternative medicine that is based on the belief that there are reflexes in the hands and feet that correspond with all body parts and that by stimulating these reflexes the body can be brought to a state of balance and homeostasis. Reflexologists are trained in the art of reflexology, and they know just what to do, but you can perform reflexology on yourself and bring about relaxation by using the same techniques the professionals use. If you’d like to give it a go, grab your hand and let’s get started. Place your right thumb at the bottom right corner of your left palm and slide it across your palm and to the other side of your hand using firm pressure. Slide your thumb back to the starting point, and place it one thumb width higher to start over, then slide your thumb across to the other side of your hand again and then back to the point at which you started. Place your thumb one thumb width higher another time and repeat the procedure. Perform these m