Are there times during the week when you feel stressed, but you don’t have a great method of getting rid of it? Sure, you can go get a massage, but they’re way too pricey to get routinely. Have you ever heard about, however, ear reflexology?
Ear reflexology involves massaging different pressure points of your ear in order to relieve stress all throughout your body. According to Integrative Health, the reason why ear reflexology works is because the ear is located near the brain. Check out the diagram below to see which parts of the ear corresponds to an area of your body.
Although you can go see a professional, there are plenty of things you can try at home to discover the benefits of ear reflexology. Try the following…
Sit in a comfortable and pull your hair back if necessary. Then, start by gently massaging your ear lobes downwards. Once you’re done with that, rub along the outer edges of your ears a couple times.
Be sure to note any discomfort you might be feeling as you touch various parts of your ear. Using the diagram above, try to pinpoint specific parts of your ear and notice if it has the desired effect. The recommended time to hold each pressure point in your ear is around 5 seconds.
If you’re looking for a different method, try taking a clothespin and placing it on each pressure point on your outer ear. By applying pressure to different parts of your ear you can relieve headaches, and upset stomach, sinus pressure, and even back and shoulder pain!
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