C'mon, Learn to Reflect Your Own Feet at Home

Not only does it relieve aches, foot reflection also has a variety of benefits for the body. By doing it yourself at home, you can enjoy its benefits at any time, without having to go to a place that provides foot reflexology services. Foot reflection is an alternative treatment method to support body fitness by massaging certain points on the foot area. The therapists believe, certain points of the legs represent the condition of your organs and limbs. Although not yet explained by scientific facts, according to ancient Chinese medicine, foot reflexology is believed to have a certain effect on health by utilizing the improvement of energy flow in the body called chi.

Foot Reflection Techniques

Here are some simple foot reflexology techniques that you can do yourself at home:

• Relieve aches in the legs.

When a day of activities wearing high heels or walking far away, your feet will definitely feel sore. To reduce this, you can start foot reflection from the left foot. Sit in a comfortable chair, then place your left leg on your right thigh. Massage all parts of your foot, from the heel to the thumb (thumb) using your right thumb. Then switch to the toes. Massage each toe using the thumb and index finger, in a circular motion. After that, hold all the toes in one hand, then bend your toes and instep alternately to make it supple and relaxed. The last step, press the entire surface of your feet, then shake. Finish by turning your ankle several times. Repeat the above movements on your right foot.

• Reducing pain due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Not only relieve aches in the legs, foot reflexology can also be done to overcome the pain due to PMS. The trick, press one curve of your foot, precisely on the edge of the surface of the foot. Then, press the center of the big toe using your other hand. This massage is believed to relax the ovaries, uterus, and hypothalamus glands in the brain.

• In order to sleep well.

Often have insomnia? You might be able to reflect on your feet by pressing both of your toes, precisely at the bottom of the big toe. After that, massage the rest of the thumb surface to relax your body. Research shows that foot reflection can provide a sense of calm and relax in some people who suffer from insomnia. But this data still needs to be studied further.

• Make the body energized.

Forget energy-enhancing drinks, massaging your foot pads (on the arches of your feet) using your thumbs might be able to release the hormone adrenaline that can make you instantly fit.

In general, this method is safe. Even so, there are some people who might feel uncomfortable due to too much pressure. It must be known that foot reflexology cannot overcome calluses, warts, or ingrown toenails. Foot reflexology also cannot replace medical treatment. If you want to overcome a serious health condition with foot reflexology, it is advisable not to do it yourself. Preferably, foot reflexology is carried out by trained therapists. If you have not felt the benefits of foot reflexology, consult your doctor so that appropriate treatment can be given.