Have you ever wondered how a foot massage can improve your over all body health using simple foot pressure points?
So here you are, after spending a long day at work standing, a foot massages seems to be the best option to relax.
Studies have shown that there are amazing alternative health benefits of foot massage. The simple use specific foot pressure points in very powerful.
The art of massaging is a very ancient practice. It’s a been for many years a very popular practice in Chinese medicine.
It’s believed that if you focus on isolate areas of the foot using pressure points, then it will heal certain ailments and diseases within the body.
This is known today as reflexology.
You will be surprised to know that you can literally heal many different parts of the body. All by just by massaging certain pressure points on the feet.
I’m going to try and explore for the many health benefits of massaging the feet with pressure points.
Foot Pressure Points To Induce Labor
Picture this, your pregnant and arriving at the 40-week mark in the pregnancy.
You have your eyes locked at the calendar and fast approaching the past due date.
Everything starts to seem to irritate you now.
You waited a good 9 months to hold your baby in your hands. The baby is just not ready to come into the world just yet.
Well….the reality about due dates is that it’s just an guesstimate / guide and not really an accurate date. You could go into labor one or two weeks before or after this due date.
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So instead of waiting around, some people opt for medical procedures to induce labors but like everything else, it comes with some small side effects that you could be a bad experience later on in your life.
However, …would you believe that there is another way to reduce the time using the foot massage pressure points that COULD induce labor.
It’s a simple technique …. All you have to do is put pressure on the external ankle bone and this could help the baby to move in to an engagement point.
Applying this pressure firmly for 1 to 3 minutes whilst taking breaks in between could bring on induced labor….and of course your having a foot massages which is very very relaxing.
Foot Pressure Points For a Headache
We all know how painful headaches can be.
A headache can bring so much discomfort to people and there is no easy way to describe the pain that starts from your head and moves to your shoulder and last for many hours.
There are many over the counter medicines available in the market that will help you escape this discomforting feeling in the short term, and they seem to be the easiest solution for many which is really not the best approach.
Modern medicines are the quick & ultimate escape from any type of pain but they do have certain side effects if taken long term.
In comes the magic of using foot pressure points in a more natural way to treat your headaches.
Certain studies have suggested that massaging particular areas of the foot can help relieve the excruciating pain of headaches.
Let me explain and please review the picture explaining the points below
There are 4-foot pressure points for headaches and Migraines.
Pressure Point Number 1
The first pressure point is on the left foot.
Massage the area between your big toe and second toe of your left foot. This will relieve a headache on the temporal or sides of your head.
Use your thumb to massage this area from one side to the other.
The best practice will be to start massaging from the tip of your big toe. Then slowly make your way down.
Massaging this specific area will help alleviate your symptoms.
Pressure Point Number 2
The second foot pressure point is called Tai Chong or the Liver 3(LV-3) point.
This point is located at the top of the foot in the webbing between the big toe and the second toe.
Use your thumb to feel the bone that intersects the two toes.
The best way to massage this area is to press and hold for a minute and then release.
Repeat this process for as long as you want and remember to press on the foot opposite to where you’re feeling pain in your head.
Pressure Point Number 3
The third foot pressure point is Zulingqi which translates into “foot overlooking tears.”
The name is very accurately given because this point is located at a very sensitive area of your foot and pressing it will bring tears to your eyes.
Zulingqi is located on the top of the foot between your pinky toe and second last toe.
Just like the previous pressure point, massage the webbing between the two toes and press and hold for 60 seconds
Pressure Point Number 4
Finally …. Some people experience headaches in their face.
The last foot pressure point for headache is massaging the top of your big toe which symbolizes the front of your head.
Massaging this area will relieve pain that runs from your forehead to the back of your neck.
Massage the top of your big toe and then move from one side to the other pressing and releasing repeatedly to get rid of the headache.
Foot Pressure Points For Arousal
This actually is an excellent form of non-verbal communication that helps arouse or excite your partner no matter what stage of relationship you are in.
One of the reasons why a lot of couples have difficulties in their relationships is because their poor sex life …it get a little complacent and is not as excited as it was at the beginning of the relationship.
One of the root causes could be that we may live a busier life than many years ago.
We come back home from our day and feel so tired that we don’t have the energy to enjoy any close relationship anymore…. Some of this is also down to diet and a general healthy lifestyle.
So one of the major benefits of using specific foot massage pressure points is to increases arousal levels in our partners.
So picture the scene.
Create the ideal and romantic atmosphere, light scented candles, play some romantic music in the background and then after a small caressing / washing of your partners feet you gently massage those foot pressure points for arousal.
So here are my top tips to apply foot pressure points to help in you sex life that are named after human organs.
Massaging all these pressure points will overall help in your partners arousal.
Again, please reference the picture of the various pressure points:
Solar Plexus
It is located under the ball of foot at the center and it helps in relaxing and releasing anxiety.
Brain
Like the name suggests, it is located at the top of all your 10 toes.
Massaging this area helps heighten the libido and stimulates imagination.
Adrenal Glands
Located near the inner edge of your foot and at the center of the sole, this foot pressure point helps in increasing your overall energy.
This greatly improves your sexual life.
Spine
The foot pressure point knows as spine is located in the inner edge of foot, below the center of the sole.
It improves flexibility and soothes your nervous system.
Pituitary
It is located at the center of your big toe and controls your hormone secretion.
Hypothalamus
This foot pressure point is located outside your big toe. Its role is to send signals to the ovaries/testes to produce estrogen/testosterone.
Uterus/prostate
It is located inside of your ankles and it increase uterine orgasm/ejaculation….WOW..!!!
Baby Foot Pressure Points
Massaging foot pressure points is not limited to adults only as you can massage the foot of your baby as well.
Since babies feet are very small and fragile, you will need to be extra careful with this technique.
Everyone loves to touch the chubby little cute feet of a baby. They are just too wonderful and tiny that no one can resist touching them.
Babies may not face the same stress and anxiety as adults. They still can be benefited is different ways.
Here are some of the benefits of a foot massage pressure points you could give to babies
Pressure Point Number 1
We all have trouble calming a baby with an empty stomach.
They start screaming to the top of their lungs.
Warming milk for your baby or preparing a meal may take some time and your baby will just keep on crying.
Massage the tips of your baby’s toes as this pressure point is linked to the hypothalamus. It helps in the regulation of hunger and appetite.
It will calm your baby and give you enough time to prepare the meal.
Pressure Point Number 2
The second most important baby foot pressure point. This is located at the balls of your baby’s big toes and corresponds with the pituitary gland.
You little baby is growing with each passing minute and this will help in the baby’s growth a lot.
It also stimulates the secretion of Pituitary gland. and releases a hormone called Oxytocin which is the “happy hormone” and it will make your baby happier.
Pressure Point Number 3
The stronger the immune system, the less likely your baby will get sick.
Babies are very gentle, and you have to protect your baby from all sorts of diseases like the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020.
Massage the perimeter of the balls of your baby’s feet could also help keep your baby’s immune system strong.
Foot Pressure Points: Summary
Massaging the feet using specific foot pressure points. It’s ancient technique that is practiced by many people around the world.
It can be very effective. It’s proven by research to help the body mind and soul to heal in many ways.
We literally just tend to use our feet to stand on, cover with socks and shoes.
By adopting some of these natural techniques I’m confident you will see some great benefits in your life….give it a try tonight ?