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CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR

WOMEN’S HEALTH

ALIVE AND THRIVE: CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

•  Chinese Re!exology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory

•  3 Points for Energy: Qi, Blood and Vitality •  4 Points for Women •  Q&A •  How to Learn More

Workshop Agenda

Hello, I’m Holly!

CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY &

TCM THEORY

•  Ancient healing art of foot massage •  Based on principle of “Qi” (life force)

What is Chinese Re!exology?

•  Body is comprised of energy pathways

•  Energy !ows smoothly = wellness

•  Energy disruption can lead to physical symptoms

Energy Meridians

•  12 primary meridians for internal organs •  Three of these play key role in women’s

health: 1.  Kidney 2.  Spleen 3.  Liver

TCM Meridian System

Importance of Yin and Yang

•  Yin and Yang are cornerstone of TCM theory and diagnosis

•  Yin: female, cold, dark, earth •  Yang: male, warm/hot, light,

heaven

TCM Diagnosis and Treatment

•  Disharmony of yin yang balance is root cause of all disease

•  Determine which meridians are out of balance, interplay of disharmonies and then treat

•  “Master Control” points for harmonizing energy !ow

•  Re!exology points map to areas of the body

•  Sensitive points = energy imbalances

•  Massage to balance energy

Chinese Re!exology 101

•  At the heart of this style is a re!exology stick

•  Stronger targeted stimulation. It hurts, but it works!

•  Teaching “gentle” method for workshop

Chinese Re!exology 101

BEFORE YOU BEGIN REFLEXOLOGY

•  Re!exology is very safe, especially the “gentle” style; complementary with other treatments

•  Do one hour before or after eating •  Drink lots of water •  Preferable to abstain from alcohol

Before Beginning Chinese Re!exology

•  Don’t practice while pregnant, especially "rst trimester

•  CAUTION for acute heart condition, diabetes or compromised immune system

•  If not sure, ask your doctor whether it is safe for you to practice re!exology

•  The information in this workshop is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for personal medical advice.

•  Use common sense. If you have a serious health concern, see a doctor.

POINTS FOR ENERGY:

QI, BLOOD & VITALITY

KIDNEY POINT

•  Kidney channel is considered “the root of life” and mother of all Qi

•  Kidneys control the reproductive system •  Kidney essence, Jing, governs quality of eggs •  Kidney Qi, blood and uterus related to

fertilization and carrying pregnancy

Kidneys – TCM Perspective

•  Kidney Qi is depleted by overwork, stress, pushing yourself too hard

•  Excessive exercise, over-training •  For men excessive sexual activity •  Poor nutrition, lack of quality rest

What Weakens the Kidneys?

•  Live a balanced life •  Nurture yourself •  Get rest, sleep, good food and moderate

exercise •  Massage Chinese Re!exology point for the

Kidney

What Supports the Kidneys?

•  Soles of both feet •  Imagine horizontal line dividing

foot in half horizontally –  From tip of big toe to base of heel

•  Imagine vertical line dividing foot in half vertically

Kidney Point – Location

•  Left foot: Kidney point in top left quadrant –  Right foot: Kidney point in top

right quadrant

•  Imagine another horizontal line following bottom of ball of foot

•  Kidney point is below this line (red) and above halfway line

•  About as wide as your thumb •  Place thumb on vertical line,

with two thirds of the thumb in top left quadrant and one third in top right quadrant of left sole

•  Massage technique

Kidney Point – Video

•  Locate on sole of left foot

Kidney Point – Let’s Try It

•  Use knuckle to rub up and down

•  Can also use thumb to press and rub

•  Then your right foot •  Top right quadrant for

right foot

SPLEEN POINT

•  Spleen plays important role in digestion •  Spleen meridian is responsible for

"transformation of !uids” •  Weak spleen qi = low energy and can lead to

accumulation of !uids, weight gain, lumps, nodules

The Spleen – TCM Perspective

•  Overthinking and worrying too much •  Poor nutrition, lack of protein •  Irregular eating habits •  Eating too much at once •  Cold foods

What Weakens the Spleen?

•  Don’t sweat the small stuff •  Eat well, regular intervals, minimize cold

foods •  Massage Chinese Re!exology point for

Spleen

What Supports the Spleen?

•  Sole of LEFT foot only •  Above horizontal halfway

line (tip of big toe and base of heel)

•  On the outer side of foot •  Feel for a sensitive spot

The Spleen Point – Location

The Spleen Point – Video

•  Locate on sole of your left foot

Spleen Point – Let’s Try It

•  Also can use thumb to press and rub

Spleen Point – Let’s Try It

LIVER POINT

•  Stores the blood and aids in proper circulation of blood

•  Helps to smooth the !ow of Qi in the body •  Controls the tendons and manifests in the nails

The Liver – TCM Perspective

•  Anger, stress, fear, frustration •  Repressing emotions •  Fried foods, fatty foods, alcohol, excessive

caffeine, excessive dairy

What Weakens the Liver?

•  Don’t repress feelings of anger and frustration •  Express yourself, then let it go •  Movement, exercise, e.g. tai chi, walking,

jogging •  Massage Chinese Re!exology point for Liver

What Supports the Liver?

•  Sole of RIGHT foot only •  Beside the Kidney point •  Below bottom of ball of foot

and above halfway line •  Square-shaped region that

extends almost to edge of foot

The Liver Point – Location

The Liver Point – Video

•  Locate on sole of your RIGHT foot

Liver Point – Let’s Try It

•  Can also use thumb to press and rub

Liver Point – Let’s Try It

LET’S TAKE A BREAK

POINTS FOR WOMEN

ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR PMS

•  For relief of menstrual cramps •  Follows along Spleen and Gallbladder

meridians •  Gallbladder is associated with Liver •  Spleen meridian along inside of leg •  Gallbladder meridian along outside of leg

Chinese Re!exology PMS “Point”

•  Place knuckles of index "ngers on either side of one leg

•  Inside of leg just above ankle bone

•  Outside of leg just below the knee

•  Do one leg at a time •  Press and follow leg bone •  Inner leg: Go UP •  Outer leg: Go DOWN •  Repeat

•  For water retention, cramps, vaginal discharge and pain

•  Three Yin meridians pass through this point: Spleen, Kidney and Liver

•  CAUTION: Do not press during pregnancy; stimulates labour

Spleen-6: Three Yin Crossing

•  Three "nger-widths above inner ankle bone

•  Just behind the bone

Spleen-6: Three Yin Crossing

•  For bloating, cramps, menstrual and abdominal pain

•  One thumb width below ball of foot, along the arch where the red (sole) and white skin meet

Spleen-4: Grandfather Grandson

BREAST POINT

•  Excellent for clearing energy blocks •  Helps keep Qi !owing smoothly •  Rebalance energy disharmonies caused by

negative emotions

Breast Point

Breasts – Energy & Emotions

•  Louise Hay: Represents mothering and nurturing and nourishment

•  “I take in and give out nourishment in perfect balance”

Breast Point – Location

•  Rectangular area on top of both feet

•  Under toes and extends past the big toe joint

The Breast Point – Video

•  Locate on top of your foot

Breast Point – Let’s Try It

•  Make a "st and use knuckles to rub in an up and down motion

•  Press hard enough to feel it, but not so hard to bruise (top of foot is delicate)

•  Don’t just skim surface, feel along bones

Breast Point – Let’s Try It

PITUITARY GLAND POINT

•  “Master Gland“ – controls function of other endocrine glands; makes 9 different hormones

•  Ovaries: egg production and ovulation •  Breast: lactation •  Adrenals: cortisol production •  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Pituitary Gland

Pituitary Gland – Energy & Emotions

•  Louise Hay: Represents the control center •  “My mind and body are in perfect balance. I

control my thoughts.”

•  Soles of both feet •  Small circle in the middle

of the big toe pad

Pituitary Point – Location

Pituitary Point – Video

•  Locate on sole of left foot

Pituitary Point – Let’s Try It

•  Use knuckle of index "nger •  Press and twist into the point

Pituitary Point – Let’s Try It

OVARY POINT

•  Produce and store eggs •  Produce estrogen and progesterone to

regulate menstruation and pregnancy •  Disharmonies in the ovaries often linked to

disharmonies in the Kidney, Liver and Spleen meridians

Ovaries

Ovaries – Energy & Emotions

•  Louise Hay: Represent point of creation. Creativity.

•  “I am at peace with my own feelings. I am safe where I am. I create my own security. I love and approve of myself.”

•  Also ask, “What are you holding back on creating?”

•  Outer edge of both feet •  Pear-shaped area just below

and behind the ankle bone •  Similar to Uterus

Ovary Point – Location

Ovary Point – Video

•  Locate on OUTER edge of left foot

Ovary Point – Let’s Try It

UTERUS POINT

•  Cold near uterus causes contractions, cramps •  Liver affects the uterus:

–  Stores blood and nourishes uterus –  Stagnant Liver Qi can cause painful periods

•  Blood stasis can cause painful periods, scanty or irregular periods, "broids

Uterus – TCM Perspective

Uterus – Energy & Emotions

•  Louise Hay: Represents the home of creativity •  “I am at home in my body.”

•  Inner edge of both feet •  Pear-shaped area just below and

behind the ankle bone

Uterus Point – Location

Uterus Point – Video

•  Locate on inner edge of right foot

Uterus Point – Let’s Try It

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

•  Kidneys – 60 seconds each foot •  Spleen – 60 seconds on left foot •  Liver – 60 seconds on right foot •  PMS Points – as needed

Recommended Time to Massage

•  Breast – 30 seconds each foot •  Pituitary Gland – 30 to 60 twists each foot •  Ovary – 30 to 60 seconds each foot •  Uterus – 30 to 60 seconds each foot

Recommended Time to Massage

•  Total routine should take about 10 minutes •  Massage twice a week •  Drink water •  1 hour away from meals •  Abstain or minimize consumption of alcohol •  No more ice cream!

Putting It All Together

•  Immediately: qi will start to !ow better –  Feet may feel warm –  If very aware, may notice body feels lighter

•  2 to 3 weeks, feet will feel less sensitive •  6 to 8 weeks, subtle changes in body •  Acute shifts faster; chronic takes longer

When Will You Notice a Difference?

Questions?

•  holly@chinesefootre!exology.com

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Additional Resources

•  Quick Reference Chart •  Mind/Body/Spirit Connection: Dragon Spirit Radio •  Healing Ritual: Dissolving the Historical Collective

Pain-Body of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine Within – MP3

•  Freedom From Infertility Frustration – text/audio

Ready to Delve Deeper?

•  6 month Chinese Re!exology program begins Spring 2014

•  If interested, please email holly@chinesefootre!exology.com

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