The Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient art of Japanese origin that uses touch to harmonize the vital energy of the body. Jin Shin Jyutsu means "The Art of the Creator through the Man of Knowledge and Compassion".
The Japanese make use of this practice of alternative medicine which relies on the idea that each finger of the hand is connected to 2 organs of the body. This ancestral art is a belief that the fingers keep our body in balance, so the energy of the body could be sustained by the stimulation of some essential points of the fingers. When these are stimulated, each point opens a chain of energy to the organ concerned, hence the function of the organ is improved and general health strengthened.
Similar to acupuncture, this method involves applying pressure to specific areas of the body. Some opt for the method of Jin Shin Jyutsu, others for a different acupuncture, but for both, it focuses on the fingers and toes.
It is important to also know that each organ is linked to an emotion. For example, a disturbed liver generates a feeling of anger, a person subjected to a situation of aggression, frustration that makes him angry, will see his liver disrupted. This double relationship has been taught for millennia by the Japanese.
Here are the most important energy centers
Thumb
Organs: The stomach and spleen
Emotions: Anxiety and Depression
Physical symptoms: stomach upset, skin problems, anger, headaches.
The index
Organs: Kidneys and bladder
Emotions: Confusion, discontent, fear
Physical Symptoms: Toothaches, back pain, muscle pain, digestion problems.
Middle finger
Gastrointestinal tract and liver
Emotions: indetermination and anger
Physical Symptoms: Blood circulation problems, menstrual pain, fatigue, headaches and headache.
Ring finger
Organs: The large intestine and lungs
Emotions: Pessimism and sadness
Physical symptoms: Skin problems, asthma, digestion problems and respiratory problems.
Little finger
Organs: The heart and small intestine
Emotions: Anxiety, nervousness, anxiety and lack of self-confidence.
Physical Symptoms: Heart pain, sore throat, joint problems, bloating.
How to use the method of Jin Shin Jyutsu?
The method of Jin Shin Jyutsu is a simple practice that can be done by everyone, it does not require special skills just two hands and a little know-how.
While breathing deeply and calmly, press the affected fingertip with the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand. Press for 1 to 5 minutes depending on how you feel.
Perhaps this is why babies tend to find calm and serenity by sucking their thumbs?
Caution: Pregnant women should consult their attending physician before using Jin Shin Jyutsu's method as well as any other form of acupressure.