Difference between revisions of "Use Reflexology to Relieve Chest Pain"

Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet, hands, or ears in order to relive stress or ease pain in other areas of the body. Though no studies have proven the underlying theory of reflexology – that pathways of energy called meridians link all body parts to the feet, hand, and ears<ref name="rf1">http://www.slideshare.net/GeorgeLove1/ear-reflexology-selfmassage</ref> – there are clinical studies that show it may reduce pain,<ref name="rf2">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208928/</ref><ref name="rf3">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208937/</ref> alleviate anxiety and stress, ease labored breathing, and improve overall physical functioning.<ref name="rf4">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576031/</ref> Chest pain, in particular, may be relieved by reducing stress or targeting particular problem areas that cause it, such as digestive problems, lung issues, or panic attacks and depression.

Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet, hands, or ears in order to relive stress or ease pain in other areas of the body. Though no studies have proven the underlying theory of reflexology – that pathways of energy called meridians link all body parts to the feet, hand, and ears<ref name="rf1">http://www.slideshare.net/GeorgeLove1/ear-reflexology-selfmassage</ref> – there are clinical studies that show it may reduce pain,<ref name="rf2">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208928/</ref><ref name="rf3">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3208937/</ref> alleviate anxiety and stress, ease labored breathing, and improve overall physical functioning.<ref name="rf4">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576031/</ref> Chest pain, in particular, may be relieved by reducing stress or targeting particular problem areas that cause it, such as digestive problems, lung issues, or panic attacks and depression.

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