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Hand massage works deeply by inspiring 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 connected with the various organs and systems within the body. If you try massaging these specific areas, work softly and for short periods at first. Be sure to do similar points on both hands and always end by gently motivating 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 resolutely 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 particular 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, touch 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. Replicate 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 from side to side 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 entire the hand massage, rub them together palm to palm, and then palm to the back of the hand and let them rest.
This is actually a very energetic 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 mild way to exercise and strengthen your hands.
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