To avoid chronic dependence on medications for vocation-related health problems, here are several tips to alleviate the discomforts caused by the stress and fast pace belonging to modern life, especially for students and office workers. Do you have headaches? Below are several massage methods which can be applied with all-natural The White Flower Embrocation. You will be amazed at how you feel after the massage.
Pressing the hand
Press the area between the left index finger and the left thumb (near the bottom of the left index finger) with the right index finger and the right thumb. Rub the area to stimulate the brain to secrete natural pain–relieving substance.
Kneading with fingers
Knead the bottom area of the middle three fingers of both hands. Since these areas are associated with the venous sinus of the head, kneading these areas is effective to improve headache.
Pressing the forehead
Stably place your both elbows at the table, press the center of the forehead with the right middle finger, put the left middle finger on top of the right one and increase the press ure ing force . Then place the left and right middle fingers at the spots 6.5 cm left and right from the center, respectively. Press on the nerves at these spots to reduce the headache.
Foot massage
The tip of the big toe is associated with the head and the neck. If your headache is caused by neural stress, treat it by grasping the big toe and make circles to relax. Then press the bottom of the big toe, which is associated with the venous sinus of the head.
Reading or focusing on one thing for hours will cause muscle s tress around eyes stressed . Nearsightedness and discomfort s of the eyes might be due to focusing on one single object for too long. It is important to relax muscles around the eyes. Here are several tips to do so:
Shiatsu and face massage Push elbows against the table to balance the body. Press on the area below the eyes with index fingers from inside to outside. These areas are associated with nerves governing kidneys, adrenal glands and eyes. Repeat 6 times. Then use the index fingers and the middle fingers of both hands to press the areas above the eyes upward for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
Kneading the hind-head
Press the bottom area of the hind-head with both thumbs, and support the head with the hands at both sides.
Move the fingers downward along the vertebrate and press on the neck. The nerves pressed here are associated with the eyes. Repeat for 3 times.
Pressing with palms
Push elbows against the table, and then completely cover the eyes with both palms without pressing. Maintain the posture for at least 1 minute. The darkness and the warmth of the palms can relax stressed eyes and improve the blood circulation. Try to practice every hour if you use your eyes intensively.
Eyebrow massage
Massage the area along right above the eyebrows. Start at the center of the forehead with fingers of both hands, press along and make small circles while proceeding toward the temples. If there is tension felt, it indicates that your sight is somehow impaired. Pinch the top area of the nose between the eyes. Repeat for 6 times.
Massage with thumbs
Thumbs, like big toes, are closely related with the head and the neck. Kneading and rubbing your thumbs can relax the head and the eyes and make them feel more comfortable.
Toe Shiatsu
The bottom areas of the 2 nd and 3 rd toes are associated with nerves governing eyes. Raise the feet slightly to press the specified areas with the thumbs. Then rub the bottom and the sides of the 2 nd and 3 rd toes of both feet.
Travel and social activities are counter productive actant to your health y schedule. For example, several hours of flight with indigesti ve ble flight meals might cause constipation. Fortunately aromatherap ies y can save you from the plight. Whenever indigestion or constipation occurs, do what is described below:
Improving digestion and excretion
First, press the stomach right below solar plexus with the middle three fingers of the right hand, and then move toward the area right to the liver and the gall bladder. Press on both sides between the waist and thighbones to stimulate the colon with fingers of both hands. Press the spot 4 inch es below the belly button. If you feel so u r e ness or pain on any of the spots you just pressed, press that spot for longer. Practice the massage at least 1 hour after the meal.
Pressing ears
Find the spots associated with digestion and excretion in the figure of ear ' ' s reflecti on ve zones and press on these spots for 7 seconds to prevent constipation.
Face massage
Did you know that the area between chin and nose is closely associated with the gastric tract? Rub the area beside the wings of the nose with mild pressure (otherwise there would be no effect) for 10 times. Then hold the tip of your nose for 6 seconds, then relax it. Repeat for 3 times. Then hold the facial muscles in the center of the chin with the thumbs and the index fingers for 6 seconds. Repeat for 3 times.
Arm massage
The outer side of the arm has the reflecti on ve zone for the intestine, which is a straight stripe line distributed from the middle point of the upper arm to the tip of the index finger. The most sensitive spot is located below the elbow where a muscle group projects outward s . Press on this spot with your thumb hard enough to clearly feel the body response. If there is so u r e ness, it means your intestine is somehow blocked. The reflecti on ve zone for the small intestine is located in the inner arm from the upper arm to the little finger. Similarly, rub the area between the wrist and the center of the lower arm as well as the spot on the elbow. All the movements should be repeated for 3 times.
Kneading palms
The reflecti on ve zones for the gastric tract are at the center of the palms. Rub the bottom of the little finger and then move forward to the bottom of the thumb where there is a slight protrusion . Keep rubbing the bottom area of the thumb for 4 seconds. Repeat for 3 times each hand.
Foot massage
The most critical reflecti on ve zones are at the bottom of the feet. Use the knuckle of the index finger to knead the center part of the heel. This will stimulate the small intestine. To improve the digestive functions of the colon, massage the area starting from the center of the foot arch to the center part of the heel by making circles with the knuckle. Repeat for 3 times. The reflecti on ve zone for the stomach is located below the big toe, about the middle point (in length) of the whole foot. Press the spot with the thumb for 7 seconds, then relax. Repeat for 3 times.
Nervous
Aroma therapy works great to calm down the anxiety caused by stress. Massage the spot where you feel the nerves are uneasy. The aroma has the refreshing function. Whenever you feel it is not your day, for example, because you burned your toast, missed the train or fought with your boss, drop some essential oil on your finger tip to perform the massage. You can choose essential oils of lavender, perilla or lantern flower. Follow the steps instructed below to massage.
Solar plexus
Major nerves can be found at solar plexus. Massaging this area would help you relax and become calmer. Massage solar plexus counterclockwise with the left hand (“hand of the calming power”). The motion and the warmth of the hand would balance your nervous system even through layers of clothes. After circling the area for 1 minute, press firmly at the center of solar plexus with the left hand and put the right hand on top of the left hand. This way, double energy is delivered to the area being massaged. Close your eyes and focus your thoughts on steady things, remain in the posture for another minute.
Neck and shoulder massage
Usually the body feels tension at the back neck and the shoulder. Stress will cause these two body parts stiff ness and aching. Press the tendons between the back neck and the shoulder with your hands crossing over so that your right hand is placed on the right left side and the left hand on the left right side. Massage the muscle toward the shoulder. You might feel the tense d points and the so u r e spot (due to the accumulation of lactic acids), especially after a day of office work. To achieve better relaxation, you can perform the massage on your back neck and shoulder when you still are at work for 3 minutes per time, several times a day.
Weary
Sometimes over-exhaustion would prevent you r from good quality sleep. Aromatherap ie s y can help. Sprinkle some essential oil into your bath tub or on the venthole of the heater, or spread some on your body. Apply ing acupressure on the spots listed below will reenergize you in no time:
Head Shiatsu
Massage the top of your head by pressing and making circles with all your fingers. Apply proper pressure on your head. Do not just touch the scalp. The endocrine system will be stimulated and you will feel revived. Repeat for 3 times.
Solar plexus massage
Massage solar plexus counterclockwise with the right hand (“hand of the vigorous power” ) to accelerate the neural reactions, which would enhance the performance of the vagus nerve connected to the brain. Keep massaging for 1 minute.
Pressing hands
Find the reflection zones for thyroids and adrenal glands on the center of the palm in the appendix figure. These two organs are associated with your energy level. Press these two reflecti on ve zones for 7 seconds and then relax. Repeat for 3 times. Switch hands afterwards.
Foot massage
Feet are connected to energy i o f the body. You will feel energetic or frail depending on the stat us condition of your feet. Unsuit ed able shoes and socks will indirectly cause headache s through the discomfort felt by your feet, Massage your feet to wake your neural system. Make sure your shoes are not only suit ed able but also providing enough support to your feet. After a day of walking around, remember to massag ing e your feet. Please refer to the figure of reflecti on ve zones on the feet, and apply acupressure on the critical spots. If you feel really exhausted, massage the reflecti on ve zones for thyroids and adrenal glands in particular, since doing so will transmit the reviving signal to your brain. Keep in mind that the direction of the transportation /transmission occurring in your body, e.g. blood/lymph circulation and neural signals, is from the feet upward to the brain, then backward to the feet again.
