Massage the thyroid gland, stomach, spleen and esophageal reflex area on the soles of the feet is helpful to lose weight (obese people who overeat). The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolic rate. Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are connected by meridians, which can affect the digestion and absorption of the human body. Massage these reflex zones can promote the digestion and metabolic rate of the body and help to lose weight. Massage the reflex zone of the left and right feet for about two minutes every day. Not suitable for people who are too hungry and full (not suitable for one hour before and after eating). Drinking a glass of water (about 300cc) after finishing helps to discharge waste and toxins.
The doctor gives physical therapy to the patient by massaging the reflex area of the foot.
The principle of plantar massage is briefly described in Huangdi Neijing Zuxin: all parts of human organs and viscera have reflex zones on the soles of feet. Stimulating the reflex zone by massage can adjust the functional balance, restore organ function, and achieve the effect of getting rid of diseases and strengthening the body through blood circulation and nerve conduction.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, people have "four roots"-ear root, nose root, breast root and foot root, among which the foot root is the root of the four roots. People's old feet age first, and the dead roots fail first, which shows the importance of feet to the human body.
Treatment through reflex zone
Foot massage is a kind of health care, and some doctors treat patients with physical therapy by massaging the reflex area of the foot.
"Down-to-earth, gravity makes blood unable to return. Through foot massage, it can stimulate blood circulation, make blood flow back, and strengthen the body.
"There are thousands of nerves and blood vessels on the soles and toes. Even if you don't massage the reflex zone, as long as you massage the soles of your feet a little, it still has a health care effect. "
In the treatment, foot massage is to stimulate the points, lines, belts and areas of the soles and legs, not just to massage the reflex areas of the feet, with the ultimate goal of relaxing the meridians and nerves.
Some people feel pain during massage. Is it the masseur or the patient?
"Usually, patients must feel comfortable when massaging. If the patient feels pain and shrinks his feet, it means that the massage is too strong.
You shouldn't feel pain when you massage.
"Masseurs should pay attention to the foot massage of patients with heart disease, don't make patients feel pain, and the strength must be enough to make patients comfortable. The patient screams pain, the heart load is too large, and the blood pressure is abnormal, which may be counterproductive. "
The foot of diabetic patients often has to be sawed off because of the aggravation of the disease, and the key is the peripheral nerve problem of the foot. Diabetic patients should often receive foot massage to let blood reach peripheral nerves.
Patients with kidney disease should also do more foot massage. If the patient's muscles are necrotic or ulcerated, it is not suitable for foot massage.
Foot massage is the most helpful for chronic patients, such as people who often suffer from insomnia and weak constitution. After foot massage, the curative effect is remarkable.
No need for daily massage
Since foot massage is so good, can I massage every day? There is no need to do foot massage every day, it will damage your muscles. After massage, muscles relax and blood circulates. This effect still exists the next day, so you can do it again every two days. "