This Chart and Techniques for Hand Reflexology and Massage of Meridian points shows us where

and how to use our own personal power and take charge of our health.
Meridians are a set of pathways in the body along which vital energy is said to flow.. and massage
and pressure to these points can open the flow of energy throughout our bodies.. and allow for
healing and maintaining a healthy physical.. mental and energetic body.

Technique

You may use all these techniques in one session, or just one technique, e.g. Pressing, or two
techniques, e.g. Rubbing and Pressing.

1. Rubbing: Begin by briskly rubbing your hands (palms) together to warm them up and generate
energy (qi) in them. Also rub the back of each hand (including fingers) with the palm of the other
hand.

2. Squeezing: Use your thumbpad and outside edge of your index finger to squeeze each finger and
thumb on the other hand, one by one, from base to tip. Use firm but not painful pressure. Do this
2-3 times per finger/thumb.

3. Pulling: Use your thumbpad and the outside edge of your index finger to grasp the base of each
finger and thumb on the other hand, one by one, then quickly pull down towards the tip while
maintaining firm but not painful pressure. Do this 2-3 times per finger/thumb.

4. Pressing: Use the tip of your thumbnail to press and stimulate points on the opposite hand. Use
this printable hand reflexology chart to locate common hand pressure points. Apply vertical
pressure to each point with your thumbnail (or sometimes your fingernail). Press until you feel
no more than a comfortable pain. Hold the pressure and knead the point with very small circular
movements. Do this for 1-2 minutes per point. Repeat 1-2 times a day.

Choosing Points for Pressing

All hand pressure points are bilateral, i.e. theyre located on both hands. Generally, you would
massage 3 or 4 points (on both hands), 1-2 times a day. Hand pressure points do adapt to
stimulation though, so after 7 days stop for 3 or 4 days. If your condition and symptoms persist,
continue for another week (or more), OR choose new points to press and rub.

We havent personally tested the theory but if its something we can do for ourselves even
during our lunch hour We say why not give it a try?