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Hand massage works deeply by stimulating
acupuncture points and energy meridians that run through the hands to
the tips of the fingers. And, like foot reflexology, the hand has areas
that are associated with the various organs and systems within the
body. If you try massaging these specific areas, work gently and for
short periods at first. Be sure to do similar points on both hands and
always end by gently stimulating the kidney area in the center of the
palm. This helps the body deal more easily with the extra toxins that
you release through the hand massage.
It is better not to work on specific areas during
pregnancy as toxins can be released into the developing fetus and cause
weakness.
- Apply a few drops of warm oil to the center of
the palm. Using the thumb of the opposite hand, start from the heel of
the hand and firmly stroke up towards the fingers, starting outwards
towards the base of the index finger, then each finger in turn,
finishing with the little finger. Pay attention to those special
reflexology areas on the palm.
- Massage at the base of each of the fingers in small circles and then on the sides of the palm.
- Turning the hand over, massage between the
ligaments on the back of the hand from the wrist into the webs between
the fingers. Press and massage the spot between the thumb and index
finger as indicated in the diagram. This helps digestion and can
relieve headaches.
- Working on the thumb and fingers…..starting with
the thumb, pinch from the base to the tip on the front and back and
along both sides. Next do the index finger like this and work your way
to the little finger. Repeat this several times, making a point to pay
attention to and work thoroughly over and around all of the joints in
the fingers and thumb. After perhaps three times you should feel a free
flow of energy moving through the fingers.
- Press each of the points shown in the finger nail
diagram on each of the fingers. Press, then quickly release. Do this
several times.
- To complete the hand massage, rub them together palm to palm, then palm to the back of the hand and let them rest.
This is actually a very vigorous process. It makes
you work in a small area with a lot of attention. If there is pain or
stiffness in the hands from doing this, you can condition your hands
with Chinese iron balls. These balls are a fun and gentle way to
exercise and strengthen your hands.
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