Are you so stressed that you can not fall asleep? Going to bed has become a calvary for you? Relax! We have for you a very simple but very effective way to get rid of the tensions accumulated during the day and to benefit from a good night of restful sleep: your feet! Discover how to stimulate them to rest your body and find peace of mind!
Why the feet?
Foot massage, called in traditional Chinese plantar reflex medicine, is a practice that involves using precise points, present at the feet to identify the various dysfunctions in the body and treat them. Indeed, the foot represents a miniature map of all the organs of our organism, with almost 92 reflex zones. By stimulating the latter by pressure or by massage (acupressure), the energy flow is unblocked in the corresponding organ and the problem is treated. However, one should not expect a magical effect, as some old or complicated problems may require several reflexology sessions to overcome it.
What are the benefits of plantar reflexology?
By unblocking the energy flow, Qi or Chi, foot massage brings you a multitude of benefits, including:
- Improve blood circulation
- Restore the flow of energy in the body and fight the states of fatigue and weariness
- Reduce stress levels and relieve muscle tension
- Alleviate pain and treat headaches, back pain, etc.
- Promote the elimination of toxins and preserve good health
- Ensure a state of general well-being by calming our mind
- Prevent certain diseases and ensure the proper functioning of the body
What stimulating foot point for a good night's sleep?
The point of the foot that you must stimulate to relax and finally find restful sleep that will help you to recharge your batteries and boost your intellectual performances is the Tai Chong point, also named point 3F (or LV3 in English).
To find it, locate on the top of your bare foot the meeting point of the bases of your big and second toes. With two fingers down from this meeting point, and right next to the protruding bone you will find a small hollow: this is the Tai Chong point. You only have to stimulate it by performing light pressures or gentle circular movements for 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat the same procedure according to your needs, making sure to take 3-minute breaks.
The benefits of stimulating the Tai Chong point:
One of the main virtues of stimulating this point is the reduction of the level of stress. By pressing or massaging this point, you help your mind regain its calm and serenity and allow your body to free itself from the stresses and stresses it has encountered during the day. Thus, you will be more willing to fall asleep and enjoy a good night's sleep deep and restorative. You can also stimulate it to relieve pain (migraines, back pain ...), treat depression and improve digestion.
Moreover, by being linked to the liver, the Tai Chong point makes it possible to treat the liver problems by unblocking the flow of energy and by promoting a better blood circulation in this organ. Thus, it promotes better blood purification and a more effective elimination of the various wastes and toxins responsible for several ailments and disorders in our organism.
Caution :
Plantar reflexology is not recommended in women in early pregnancy (3 months and under), as well as in people with traumatic or infectious foot lesions, heart disease or circulatory disorders.