Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving application
of pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand
techniques without the use of oil or lotion.
For those readers dealing with chronic pain on a constant
basis, there may be a simple trick that you can use to help out your everyday
quality of life!
Through most of the scientific community, pseudosciences
leave a general distaste in the mouth; although some have been shown to be
helpful for many people around the world, even as a ‘sugar pill’, or the more
accurate description, placebo effect. Some forms of alternative medicine has
even proven effective, such as chiropractics, or massage therapy. This trick
uses the knowledge of pressure points in the hand alone, to help remove some of
that tension!
This process is known as reflexology, and was recently
featured on an episode with Dr. Oz, a prominent television doctor’s talk show.
The reflexologist discusses exactly where to press on the hand, and for how
long, to ensure any pain you may be experiencing subsides as quickly as
possible. The only downside I’ve seen is that results come in and then you have
to repeat as necessary, as the trick should be used daily it can seem like a
pain to follow through with. I can say that I believe it would be well worth it
to do so, but what do you think?
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