How to Locate the Reflexology Adrenal Gland Zone

How to Locate the Reflexology Adrenal Gland Zone



Your energy levels are regulated by the amount of adrenaline and cortisol in your system. The adrenal glands secrete and regulate the fluids that assist you in stress responses and energy levels. Locating the adrenal gland zone in reflexology benefits you by stimulating these glands through nerves in the palms of your hands and the bottoms of your feet.









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Sit across from the patient. Have her place her feet in your lap. Make sure she is comfortable. Use lotion or massage oil to relax the patient during the reflexology treatment.





2


Pick up one foot and begin to massage the top and the inside of the arch of the foot. The zone for the adrenal gland is located next to the inside edge and the top of the arch of both feet.





3


Repeat the process in Step 2 with the other foot. Remember to rub and apply pressure to the bottom of the foot until the patient's discomfort subsides.





4


Ask the patient to place either hand in your hand with their fingers outstretched. Take your other hand and rub the bottom inside of the thumb. Apply pressure at the area above the curve and the bottom of the hand before the wrist. These are adrenal gland zones.





5


Repeat the reflexology process in Step 4 for the other hand. Apply the pressure until the tenderness and pain the patient feels dissipates.


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How to Locate Pressure Points

How to Locate Pressure Points



Locating pressure points on the body is most easily done with a numbered chart. With each pressure point numbered you can choose the area on which you wish to work and follow the numbers corresponding with the pressure points. See the resource section to guide you towards charts and a complete list of pressure points for areas of ailments or symptoms. With these tools you’ll find it easy to locate pressure points. When following a regimen of healing with pressure points, the thumb may be used at a pressure that is almost to the point of discomfort. Hold the pressure point for a slow count of fifteen and then rest for one second. Repeat twice more. Follow the list of pressure points in order of recommendation.







Things You'll Need:





Pressure point (Acupressure) chart







Pressure Points to Quit Smoking




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Pressure Point #5: Locate the top of your inner ankle bone. Place your palm sideways at that point (one palm width) on your leg and mark it at the inside of the shin bone.





2


Pressure Point #6: Locate the bottom edge of your kneecap. Place your palm sideways at that point (one palm width). Finding the outside of your shin bone, the pressure point #6 is between the bone and muscle.





3


Pressure Point #2: Locate the bottom crease on your wrist. Place your thumb sideways at that point, twice (to thumb widths). Pressure point #2 is between the tendons on the arm. Do both arms.





4


Pressure Point #14. Locate the crease of your elbow. Pressure point #14 is one quarter from the edge of your arm on the thumb side.



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Pressure Point #12: Locate the top crease of your wrist. Move to the out side-top, in line with the thumb, this is pressure point #12. Do both wrists.





2


Pressure Point #20: Locate the bottom inside of your big toe. Thinking of the nail as a square, the pressure point #20 is just below the bottom inside corner.





3


Pressure Point #5: Locate the top of your inner ankle bone. Place your palm sideways at that point (one palm width) on your leg and mark it at the inside of the shin bone.








Tips & Warnings










Your thumb works well as an acupressure tool. However, you may also use your knuckle or a pencil eraser if it is more convenient.








Always consult your medical professional regarding any injury, illness or persistent symptoms.








Do not use pressure points if you have a heart condition or if you are pregnant.



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How to Live WELL in a Toxic World

How to Live WELL in a Toxic World



Finding yourself always just a bit under the weather? You don't feel BAD, but you don't feel GREAT, either. Many factors contribute to a toxic world. In this article, I will identify some and what can be done to counter their effects.







Things You'll Need:





Desire to do things differently than you may have in the past









1


Address household or office air quality first: Chemicals in household cleaning products, furniture and building materials, poor ventilation, electronic devices, etc. all contribute to poor air quality.





2


Use houseplants as "air cleaners". This is the easiest solution. Many clean the air of formeldahyde (in floor coverings, permanent press clothing, cigarette smoke, kerosene,natural gas, and others).... Benzene: (in detergents, pharmaceuticals, others)...... and TCE: (in printer inks, paint, adhesives, and others).

Great houseplant choices are: SPIDER PLANTS(easy to grow, take care of, live in most conditions), ENGLISH IVY, PEACE LILY, CHRYSANTHEMUM. There are many more. Not only do they clean air, but they can balance humidity levels in a room. 1 plant per 10 square feet is recommended.





3


Improve home and office pollution by limiting it to start with. Use "green" cleaning solutions whenever possible. Many are available on the market now, OR you can use essential oils. Lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus are all great oils to use for cleaning. Vinegar and baking soda are good cleansers as well.





4


Beware your drinking water quality. Some sort of filtration system apppears to be a must currently. Much info. is surfacing about prescription meds. ending up in drinking water. How's that for a cocktail of epic proportion? Meds., gasoline, solvents, bacteria, etc. are all present in drinking water to some degree. The level is dependent on your source, be it well, city, bottled, or imported.





5


Keep your environment clean ! Our waters are becoming increasingly contaminated, not only by large "dumping" in foreign or domestic waters by government, fishing companies, or corporations, but also by your neighbor who pours his used motor oil out on the ground after changing his car's oil/filter, and by the millions of prescription meds that got flushed down the toilet last year.





6


Pay attention to how you dispose of items. Burning tires and pressure treated wood release dangerous chemicals that deteriorate our ozone and hence, our air quality. This is more country living, of course, but something that often goes unnoticed as a problem.





7


Dispose and recycle appropriately. Old paint, solvents, gas, oil, printer ink, cell
phones
, batteries, unused prescription meds, tires, pressure treated woods..... these ALL have a recycle or disposal system available to you. Some, you may have to pay a small fee to dispose of, but the long term benefit far outweighs the inconvenience.





8


The world is in a current state of change. Organic and eco-friendly are becoming more common household words. Bringing them into the everyday grocery store has helped immensely. TRY these products, and research other effective ways to live less toxic. It's easier than you think !!








Tips & Warnings










incorporate houseplants as air cleaners








reuse-recycle








purify your water








read labels on foods; can't pronounce it, maybe you shouldn't eat it.








clean fruits and veg. to get rid of pesticides, bacteria. Use vinegar or grapefruit seed extract in water.








receive regular massage or other hands-on bodywork to move toxins and help them to be eliminated more quickly from the body. Use detoxifying hydrotherapy baths.








avoid "toxic" people. You'll recognize them. They are negative, unhappy, and DRAIN your energy.








Beware of the toxicity of certain houseplants to your pets. Keep them up high if necessary.



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How to Treat Diseases Through Chinese Medicine

How to Treat Diseases Through Chinese Medicine



With its gentler, natural treatments offering lower costs and fewer side effects than prescription drugs, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is being seen as an increasingly desirable alternative to conventional Western medicine. With primary and supplementary treatments for common ailments like colds and the flu to serious diseases like breast cancer, proponents believe that Chinese medicine can help you make your way down the road to recovery. TCM is an ancient discipline that relies on herbs, acupuncture, massage and exercise to treat you. Follow these steps to find out how it does.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access







Get a Diagnosis




1


Visit your regular physician. Get authoritative answers about the cause of the symptom(s) you want to treat through Chinese medicine.





2


Talk to a qualified practitioner of Chinese medicine. Costs are comparable to a visit to your regular doctor. Your practitioner will be able to expertly explain the different treatment options for the disease you want to treat.





3


Educate yourself. Understand the fundamental principles behind traditional Chinese medicine and how diseases are treated through their use. Begin your education at Dr. Shen's Web site (see Resources below).



Get Traditional Chinese Treatment




1


Know your options. Acute conditions are more likely to be treated using acupuncture, while chronic or serious long-term conditions are likely to use Chinese herbal treatments as a supplement to regular medical care.





2


Learn about
Chinese herbs
and dietary treatments. Study the ancient theory of the Five Elements. With it, practitioners use herbs and dietary treatments to reintroduce balance to your body and heal your disease at its root cause, rather than simply mask your symptoms.





3


Understand how acupuncture opens your body's primary energy channels, or what TCM calls meridians. Disease is treated through the reintroduction of vital energy that's blocked or impeded in their Meridian pathways.





4


Ask your traditional Chinese medicine practitioner questions. Know the potential benefits and risks. Make sure you have a thorough understanding of treatment techniques you're considering before beginning treatment.








Tips & Warnings










Shop around for a Chinese medicine practitioner the same way you would for anything else. Pricing, while generally affordable, can vary considerably from practitioner to practitioner.








Consult a doctor immediately if you have symptoms of an acute illness, like traces of blood in your urine, fainting or severe stomach pain. Never self-diagnose or self-treat symptoms.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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How to Spiritually Heal Through Reiki

How to Spiritually Heal Through Reiki



Reiki is a holistic treatment intended to restore the body's energy balance through the practice of laying hands on the patient. This ancient Japanese practice, rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the 20th century, is purported to help heal many sorts of emotional, physical and spiritual imbalances caused by trauma or stress, from depression to common colds. Reiki has been considered effective by some in combination with Western medicinal practices as well as with homeopathic remedies.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet connection




Quiet room









1


Schedule an appointment with a Reiki practitioner or Reiki Master. Treatments range from inexpensive to moderately expensive, but once you know what you're doing, you can practice Reiki for free at home.





2


Lie on the massage table and feel the Reiki practitioner place his or her hands above your body. Some say heat can be felt as the energy flows between your body and the practitioner's hands.





3


Experience toxins being released from your body. Reiki is said to release toxins that are blocking spiritual pathways, and by detoxifying the body healing may be accomplished.





4


Notice an altered thought process following your Reiki treatment. Your point of view on life may be completely changed, and you may feel more positive both spiritually and emotionally.





5


Ask your practitioner about attunement, the process of becoming a Reiki practitioner yourself. Even if you do not want to become a practitioner, the attunement can also open you up to a more spiritually complete Reiki experience.





6


Learn more about attunements and spiritual healing through The International Center for Reiki Training web site (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Wear comfortable, loose clothing for your Reiki treatment.








Research your Reiki practitioner before you make an appointment. Sometimes it is helpful to meet your practitioner before a session in order to ensure a good match.








While Reiki is said to help heal chronic conditions such as asthma, it should not replace a consultation by a certified physician.








If you feel high anxiety after a Reiki session, consult a physician immediately, as some people have complained of adverse reactions to the treatment.








Due to the detoxifying effect on the body, some adverse physical side effects are associated with Reiki. Discuss the possibilities of these side effects with your physician before you attend a Reiki treatment.








Reiki is not a proven science and results do vary.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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How to Relieve Stress Through Reiki

How to Relieve Stress Through Reiki



Reiki is a traditional Japanese healing treatment focused on restoring the energy flow to the body through the practice of laying hands on and above the patient. Reiki is used to promote positive emotional, physical and spiritual health, and is often utilized in combination with other alternative and standard Western medicinal practices to purportedly relieve stress.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access




Quiet room




Chair to sit on or table to lie down on









1


Find a Reiki practitioner through a directory of practitioners in your area and set up an appointment. The International Center for Reiki Training Web site provides a good starting point (see Resources below).





2


Tell your practitioner the purpose of your visit is to relieve stress. While your practitioner may also target other areas of your body, stress reduction is believed to be almost inherent in any Reiki session.





3


Lie on the massage table with all your clothing on. Unlike other types of healing practice, Reiki is done over or above the body.





4


Expect to feel heat or warmth emanating from your practitioner's hands as he or she holds them above you. As your practitioner begins to move his or her hands, the sensation of heat may seem to travel through different parts of your body.





5


Experience the flow of energy from your practitioner's hands to your body. Reiki is considered a treatment for both the client and the practitioner, so the energy flow from your practitioner's hands to your body will vary.





6


Expect your Reiki session to last anywhere from a half-hour to two hours, depending on your stress level, age and state of emotional and physical health.





7


Relax your body. You may fall asleep, have a spiritual experience, think deeply, see images or simply meditate for the duration of the treatment.





8


Plan a budget for this treatment. While beginning sessions are fairly inexpensive, weekend retreats and long-term sessions increase in price.





9


Continue to relieve your stress through Reiki after your Reiki treatment by learning the hand positions of Reiki and performing Reiki on yourself. See diagrams of hand positions at the Reiki.nu Website (see Resources below).





10


Experience a long-distance or remote healing to relieve stress by contacting a specialized remote Reiki practitioner.





11


Learn more about Reiki and self-treatment by visiting The International Center for Reiki Training Web site.








Tips & Warnings










Wear loose clothing to experience the full benefits of your Reiki treatment.








Holistic and alternative medicines are not designed to treat all ailments. If you are experiencing severe chest pain or stress-induced panic attacks, consult a physician immediately.








Reiki is not a proven science and results do vary.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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How to Relieve Headaches Through Chinese Medicine

How to Relieve Headaches Through Chinese Medicine



Whereas your standard, over-the-counter painkillers simply address the symptoms of headaches, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments aim to address their root cause, held to be a deficiency of energy and restricted blood flow in the head. If you have nagging, chronic head pain, TCM offers a number of natural treatments. TCM employs herbal remedies and acupuncture, as it has for thousands of years. Follow these steps to use it to relieve headaches.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access







Know the Basics




1


Learn the fundamentals behind traditional Chinese medicine at the "TCMBasics" Web site (see Resources below). The concepts of Yin and Yang, the body's Meridian system of energy routes and the idea of "Qi," or "life energy," are all important.





2


Read more about Chinese diagnostic principles. To relieve your headaches, a practitioner will have to identify their root cause by using the four diagnostic techniques: smelling and tasting, touching, direct observation and inquiring about your history and habits.





3


Understand that headaches are thought to be the result of poor blood circulation or depleted Qi reserves in your head. You will relieve your headaches by addressing whatever problem your practitioner determines to be their cause.



Treat Headaches Using Chinese Medicine




1


Make an appointment to talk to a qualified practitioner of Chinese medicine. He or she will need to diagnose the type of headache you have through the use of the four diagnostic principles. There are two main types of headaches in traditional Chinese medicine: excess headaches and deficiency headaches.





2


Consult an expert in Chinese herbology. There are a wide variety of herbal treatments through which you can relieve your headache, but the herbs you will use will depend on the type of headache you were diagnosed with.





3


Consider acupuncture therapy. Practitioners believe that acupuncture opens up clogged meridian pathways, allowing for an improved flow of qi through the body, which will in turn help relieve your headaches.





4


Exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet with more emphasis on natural, unprocessed foods. Any Chinese medicine practitioner will tell you a healthy lifestyle only improves the flow of Qi and, therefore, your overall well-being.








Tips & Warnings










Be aware that appointments with most traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are comparable in cost to the price of a visit to a walk-in medical clinic. Expect rates to be moderate.








Seek immediate medical attention if your severe headache leads to fainting or vomiting. This is a sign that something more serious may be wrong.








Chronic headache conditions, such as migraines, should be discussed with your physician.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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