How Reflexology Can Actually Help You Lose Weight?

Reflexology, ingenious that it is, can induce both relaxation and weight loss. Being an alternate therapy involving no pills or surgery, it is also completely safe and no pain. It may be hard to believe but reflexology can really help you lose weight. In fact, it is a nice way to do this and is very popular. 

Reflexology works on the principle that our bodies contain specific energy points, and there are reflex points on our hands, feet and face. These points are connected to various parts within the body, each corresponding to specific organs. 

Now, when these reflex points are pressed, the respective organ is also stimulated. Are you guessing which points correspond to fat loss? Alas, there is no button you can push to burn fat. That's the realm of exercise. 

What you can find are reflex points that control appetite, help digestion and increase nutrient uptake. You can now effectively manage what you eat, while balancing your body.

1. Multiple organs contribute to weight loss.
2. Stimulation of the thyroid gland boosts metabolism, thereby accelerating weight loss.
3. Proper thyroid function also balances thyroid hormone production, which reduces stress.
4. Pressure on the Spleen's reflex point helps control appetite.
5. Stimulation of the gall bladder conducts good digestion.
6. Energizing the pancreas and stomach enables better absorption of nutrients from what you eat.
7. Stimulation of the nervous system will help decrease anxiety while allowing relaxation.

Reflexology can also stimulate the pituitary and pineal glands so as to encourage your body to detoxify. The liver and kidneys and intestines together eliminate unwanted substances, further aiding weight loss.

Here Are The Reflex Points:

To energize the endocrine, digestive and nervous systems for your relaxed weight loss goals, the foot is the best place.

Reflex Point 1:

1. Place one foot over the knee of the other.
2. Using your thumb massage the area mid-way between the heel and toes, below the foot's arch.
3. Now run the thumb across the foot applying pressure as you go.
4. Slowly rub it in the opposite direction.
5. Apply pressure for 10-15 minutes.
6. Repeat on the other foot.

This is the pancreas and stomach reflex point. Massaging this point helps you maximize the amount of nutrients you take in, however small the portions are.

Reflex Point 2:

1. Again, place one foot over the other so that you can see the underside of the foot.
2. Find the point midway between the toes and the heel, this time below the fourth toe.
3. Place your thumb over the reflex point, and massage lightly.
4. Then, apply pressure for a few seconds until you feel little pain.
5. Massage the area once again before removing your thumb.
6. Repeat on the other foot.

This point energizes your spleen, helping control those hunger pangs.

Reflex Point 3:

1. Using your thumb, massage the area below the big toe of one foot.
2. Apply pressure until you feel a slight pain.
3. Hold for a few seconds and then release.
4. Repeat the same below the opposite big toe.

This reflex point corresponds to the thyroid and pituitary glands. It mainly helps in de-stressing you, which in turn keeps you relaxed enough to stay on the weight loss path.

 

Reflex Point 4:

1. Working with the right thumb along the diaphragm line, from the inside to the outside edge of the right foot.
2. While we do this, move your fingers back and forth helped by the left thumb.
3. Slowly bring the right along the diaphragm line whenever toes lean thumb.

Having good quality sleep each night working relaxation points.

Our hands also contain reflex points for weight loss, although in a much smaller area.

Have you ever tried reflexology for weight loss? For best results, try reflexology while having a healthy diet. It's especially great because you can perform it by yourself. Did you fall in love with the method? Share your reflexology weight loss experiences with us by shooting a comment below.

It is advisable to devise a diet and exercise program to help you achieve your weight loss goals through reflexology.

You can also consult an ear reflexology chart to find the same reflex points that correspond to your body's systems that will help you lose weight.

If you've chosen to use a professional practitioner to lose weight with reflexology, you can still supplement your sessions with self-reflexology several times a week. Your reflexologist can help you come up with a plan to help you between sessions. This will vary depending on your weight loss goals, the condition of your body, your stress levels (which can actually tell your body to hold onto fat), and the length of time you've been above your desired weight.

Weight loss is accelerated and your ideal weight is easier to maintain if you get at least 7 hours of sleep every night.