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
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Table of contents :
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
- Commentary
- HAND REFLEXOLOGY, Powerful Techniques for Relaxation, Pain Relief and Good Health
