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claudz-vision · 5 months ago

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Why a Simple Foot Massage Before Bed Can Change Your Life

Barbara O'Neill

If you’ve ever experienced a foot massage, you know how deeply relaxing it can be, not just for your feet but for your entire body.

Experts highlight that our feet reap the most benefits from a good massage. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that the feet contain multiple reflexology points that connect to various organs and systems in the body. Stimulating these points can greatly improve overall well-being.

There are several types of foot massage, such as Thai foot massage, Swedish massage, and reflexology, all offering unique health benefits. For centuries, foot massage has been used as a natural method to boost health and well-being. Today, it is recognized as a complementary therapy that millions of people use to relieve pain, reduce stress and anxiety, recover from injuries, and enhance their overall health.

Foot massage is effective in multiple ways. Physically, massaging the muscles increases blood flow, relieves joint pain, and aids lymphatic drainage, providing a therapeutic effect on its own.

Research has shown that foot massages can deliver additional health benefits, including reducing pain, lowering heart rates and blood pressure, and helping with mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. These benefits result from both the physical and psychological impacts of massage.

Scientific studies back up the healing benefits of massage:

Self-administered acupressure helps reduce stress and manage symptoms like allergies, nausea, and pain.

A 10-minute Chinese massage promotes relaxation.

A 15-minute massage improves physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in geriatric care patients.

Thai foot massage improved balance and mobility in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy.

Pre-operative anxiety levels decreased after just four 20-minute sessions.

Foot massages boosted mood, relaxation, and alertness in patients with dementia.

Twice-weekly 30-minute massages alleviated symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and reduced stress in infants.

Start a nightly 5-10 minute foot massage, and you’ll soon experience the many health benefits of this ancient practice.

How to Give Yourself a Foot Massage:

Begin by soaking your feet in warm water, with a few drops of essential oil for added relaxation.

Sit comfortably, placing one foot on your lap while the other extends in front of you. Apply some lotion or oil to the foot.

Holding the bottom of the foot, use firm pressure to rub the top, while your thumbs work their way down the sole. Gently tap the sole with your fist to encourage blood flow.

Hold the foot beneath the arch with one hand while using the thumb and index finger of the other hand to stretch and pull each toe. Gently slide your fingers between the toes and rub the base of each one.

Rotate the foot at the ankle while massaging around the top of the foot with your fingers. Turn the foot in both directions a few times.

Overlap your thumbs and press into the arch, starting from the heel and moving up toward the ball of the foot. Use circular motions to massage the arch thoroughly.

Finally, wrap your hands around the foot, pressing your thumbs into the soles and sweeping them outward. Finish by stretching the foot.

After this simple yet effective routine, you’ll feel relief from aches, your mind will be at peace, and you’ll enjoy a deep, restful sleep!

#foot massage #Barbara O'Neill

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renphousa · 1 year ago

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What is Foot Reflexology?

Foot reflexology is a popular alternative therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, corresponding to different organs and systems in the body. This practice is based on the belief that these points, known as reflex points, can help relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being. Reflexologists use their hands, fingers, and thumbs to stimulate these points, believed to release blockages and promote healing throughout the body. Many people turn to foot reflexology as a natural and holistic way to address various health concerns and to promote relaxation and stress relief.

Foot Reflexology for Stress and Anxiety

When it comes to relieving stress and anxiety, foot reflexology can be an effective way as it stimulates specific reflex points on the feet. Remember that there are some specific reflex points that can help in managing stress and anxiety, including the Diaphragm Reflex, Pituitary Reflex, Spinal Reflexes, and Adrenal Reflexes.

The potential benefits of massaging these specific reflex points include promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, and balancing hormone levels. By incorporating foot reflexology into a regular self-care routine, individuals may experience a reduction in overall stress and anxiety levels.

Does Foot Reflexology for Stress and Anxiety Work?

Foot reflexology can be effective in reducing stress and anxiety by targeting specific reflex points associated with the body's stress response.

Its application directly impacts the peripheral nervous system, crucial in the body's stress response. By targeting specific reflex points, foot reflexology can help to improve the flow of energy and promote a sense of balance and harmony within the body, leading to reduced stress and anxiety levels.

Beyond its effects on the nervous system, foot reflexology promotes relaxation by triggering the release of endorphins, which are natural "feel-good" chemicals in the brain. This can further contribute to stress reduction and overall well-being.

In essence, foot reflexology can be an effective stress management strategy, offering a holistic approach to addressing stress and anxiety by targeting specific reflex points and promoting relaxation within the body.

Effective Foot Massage Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Effective foot massage techniques for reducing stress and anxiety include effleurage, a gentle stroking movement that helps to promote relaxation by increasing blood flow and releasing tension in the foot muscles. Thumb walking involves using the thumbs to apply pressure in a walking motion, which can help alleviate stress and reduce anxiety by targeting specific pressure points in the foot.

Another beneficial technique is kneading, which involves using the hands to gently knead and manipulate the foot muscles, helping to release built-up tension and promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Additionally, toe rotation can be effective in reducing stress as it targets the toes, promoting flexibility and relieving tension in the foot muscles.

Finally, ankle flex and stretch can help reduce stress and anxiety by promoting flexibility and relieving tightness in the ankles, ultimately leading to a more relaxed and tension-free state. Overall, these foot massage techniques effectively reduce stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation, increasing blood flow, and releasing tension in the foot muscles. Incorporating these techniques into a regular foot massage routine can provide significant relief from stress and anxiety.

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forensicated · 3 months ago

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05x13 - The Key Of The Door

Dashers pulls up outside a house. The posh lady who answers thinks he's there to view the property before he clarifies that he is Detective Constable Dashwood from Sun Hill Police. She mutters in response about 'the most hideous thing'. Mike doesn't understand so she gestures at the For Sale Sign. Mike tells her she doesn't have to have one if she doesn't want to.

Bob finds Pete crawling around a car. Pete explains the car belongs to a disqualified driver. He's planting a stone to prove his suspicions that the man is still driving it. "This your route back to CID is it?" Bob smirks. "Come on Sarge; three convictions for drunk driving?" Bob tells him he should have used chalk on the kerb to mark the wheels.

Tosh and Jim are sitting outside a suspected brothel, watching men leave. The men are averaging half an hour before leaving. They suggest hanging on a bit after one has just gone in before going inside. Both men claim they've not visited a sex worker themselves.

Dashers updates his victim that a glove print and plasticine was found during a forensics sweep. He asks for information about prospective buyers. She tells him to ask the Estate Agent but he's interested in what she remembers. She claims a 'fat and 50-year-old couple with dyed hair and lots of vulgar jewellery called. The woman had a very loud voice and told her husband which walls she would knock down if they bought it so she decided not to sell to them. She claimed they looked like market traders. "... Yes, I'm a snob." Mike smiles and tells her it's alright, so is he!

Bob chases a mugger - who luckily only spots the officer running at him just before he reaches him (!) Bob gives chase up some stairs onto an estate but loses his suspect. He calls the description in and returns to the shaken victim, Avril Hebberd. Avril doesn't want to report it and tries to sidestep him. Bob tells her work can wait and he'll walk her home and make her a cup of tea. Avril gives in and tells him the mugger only got £10. An elderly man greets Bob and tells him that he is doing much better than [Avril]. Avril shouts at the elderly man to shut up because it's none of his business. Bob's spidey senses are tingling.

The Estate Agent is not sympathetic to Posh Lady's plight. Her concern is only that she might drop the price or take her house off the market. Mike tells her it's not the only house targeted after being listed for sale locally. The Estate Agent snaps back that it can't be linked because she is the first one on their books that it happened to. While bringing up a list of those who viewed it, she tries to sell Mike a starter home on a rather exclusive estate.

Avril tries to stop Bob following her inside her flat. He insists on making them both a drink. It looks like the flat has been burgled as everything is in disarray. He asks if she's been burgled and presses her to talk to him. Avril ignores his questions until Bob asks if he's looking for a burglar and a mugger or if they're the same person. She finally speaks up. He's neither. He's her son.

Tosh and Jim watch as the 4th man leaves the suspected brothel. Jim suggests it could be something innocent like aromatherapy or reflexology. Tosh just scoffs at his innocence. "Ken Melvin's girlfriend, who's a medical student, told me that if you-" "Come on." Tosh cuts him off to avoid hearing more. "Depends what parts you press, that's all!" Jim pouts, following him out of the car. "Neighbours who complain about feet being massaged?" Tosh snorts. They hesitate outside, neither wanting to be the first. "Kim's Massage Parlour?" Jim asks as the door is answered by an attractive blonde. The woman confirms they're in the right place and leads them inside. An older redhead asks if they're 'equipment salesmen' because she thinks that's what they look like. Jim shakes his head and says they're just customers and they had trouble finding them because there isn't a sign outside. The redhead claims they like to be discreet and asks them if they want a massage or-... Jim cuts in quickly, "Just a massage." She smiles. "Just a massage to start with." They each hand over £10 - or rather Jim hands over £20 because Tosh only has a handful of loose change.

Bob gets Avril to sit down and makes them both a cuppa. He starts to clean up the broken pottery whilst Avril talks. She tells him that her son is 14 and only happy when drunk and fighting. He regularly assaults her and has done so since he was young. His behaviour is worse when he wants money. She's ashamed and tells Bob she's done her best and given him everything she could but it was never enough for him. She loves her son and although she doesn't like him anymore, she won't have harm come to him.

Bob calls Pete - who is chalking marks on the kerb.

Bob sends Pete to call in at Miskin Manor High School to speak to Avril's son, Richard. If Richard is at school he wants him to be brought to him at the flat. Avril wants to head for work at her daughter's school as a dinner lady as she knows her daughter will be worried if she's not there given her brother's behaviour. Bob asks her to at least give it a few minutes whilst they continue to tidy up and wait for Richard. Avil explains that her daughter is a good girl who avoids Richard. She hasn't been raised any differently to Richard so she doesn't get why he behaves as he does. As they talk the door slams open and Richard demands to know 'Why aren't you at work, you old slag?' Bob stands. "Hello, Richard..."

Richard sits with his head down as Avril explains that Bob saw them 'arguing' on the street and brought her home to make sure she was OK. Bob asks him why he isn't at school. Richard ignores him until Bob leans in and growls that he's talking to him. Richard claims he's off sick and Avril quickly confirms that 'he's had a bit of a cold'.

Mike calls Frank and tells him that he hasn't had a lot of luck at the first estate agent and so is going to call in the next one and will meet him in the pub as arranged in ten minutes. The Estate Agent stands in the doorway watching Mike. ".. Actually Guv, can you make that twenty minutes?" He tells her that he's going to give the starter home a miss and she laughs and says he's too tall for them anyway and invites him back inside.

She has remembered an 'off the books' couple who only had a telephone number as they had returned from Spain and were staying in hotels whilst house hunting. They gave their names as 'Mr and Mrs Rudge' and the telephone number is that of a pub. They hadn't heard of the Rudges when she rang it to give them an update on a new property. They are cash buyers, not wanting to go through the books. "Fat and fifty, dyed hair, lots of jewellery." "That's him..." "Him?" "I don't remember a lot about her except for her voice." Dashers is amused. He then asks if Julie [the agent] is leasehold, freehold or vacant possession'. Smooth... She shows him her engagement ring. "Under offer. But I'm quite happy to be gazumped." I bet she is...

Richard snaps at his mother that the tapes he wanted are sold out so she should have given him the money on Saturday when first asked. He tries to walk to his room and Bob tells him to help his mother clear up. Richard ignores him and goes to his bedroom, slamming the door and blasting his music. "You've seen him. Now you can leave us alone." She tells Bob, refusing to press charges. Bob tells her the problem won't go away and Richard is lucky there are no visible bruises on her as he would have taken him in. Avril refuses help from Social Services and insists she doesn't want Richard taken into care as the local children's home is known as "'The Rent Office' with children as young as 12 on the game." Bob tries to get Avril to call the police for help if she can't handle what happens. He doesn't want to split her family up, but he does want to help her.

"... Well it wasn't reflexology...." Tosh murmurs getting back in the car.

"Just dropped my motor round the corner. Fifty quid for a tune up! I'm in the wrong business!" Frank claims, getting in. He asks if the house is a brothel and both men instantly say yes. Frank says they can return in the afternoon and 'nick the old slag'. "I thought she was quite a nice sort of person actually, guv." Jim cuts in, thinking it's unfair that she gets arrested for providing a service whilst the men who demand the service get off scot-free. "Not if they've been with Kim Hammersley they don't..." Frank murmurs, leaving Tosh looking rather uncomfortable.

Dashers tells Frank that a 'dodgy looking couple' attended the house of their burglary victim. Their description matches the description of a dodgy couple who go way back with Frank and Mike. Bobby and Vera Swan had 'retired' to Spain years ago but their son has just been released from prison. The couple are due to view two properties that day and Mike wants to mount an operation. The burglary matches Bobby's MO but he's too old to do the required acrobatics to get in through an upstairs bathroom window. Geoff - their son - isn't though... Frank agrees to go with him to catch them.

"Hello, it's Jim and Alf again!" Jim smiles, knocking on the door of the massage parlour. Kim is the only one present as the other, Paula, has just 'popped out for a yoghurt'. Jim comes clean and shows Kim his warrant card. "I'm too trusting, that's my trouble!" Kim offers a list of her regular clients and Jim says it's not necessary. "If you're keeping a-" "Disorderly house? That's what it was called in me mum's day," she says, handing him her record book. "I'm very methodical." Jim sighs. "In the eyes of the law, it's you that's guilty." "Yeah, the laws a man, innit." Kim sighs, putting her shoes on to go with them.

Frank and Mike pull up outside the first house suspected as the next target. They watch as the couple leave and confirm their suspicions. It's Vera and Bobby Rudge Donnelly Swan. Bobby plays the innocent and tells Frank he's too late to make an offer on the house they've just viewed as they'd paid cash for it after Vera fell in love with it. Frank asks if 'Young Geoff' will have his own key or if he'll use the bathroom window?" Bobby's expression changes... he knows the game is up.

On his way to Avril's to check on her, Bob passes where Pete's target car had been left to find that has gone. Pete radios Bob to tell him that the teacher has told him that Richard has a problem with women and frequently lashes out at girls and female staff but doesn't touch the boys or male staff She recalled his father was much the same before he left the family. She had heard on the school grapevine that the mother often has a black eye or fat lip when she reports to work. Bob thanks him and tells him that the red Cortina has moved.

The car is back in place when Pete gets to the scene. Pete feels the bonnet and snaps at the owner who he spots speaking to a neighbour with some cans in his hand. The owner admits going to the off-licence for his cans but denies driving, claiming the neighbour turns the car over for him so it doesn't seize up when he's able to drive it again. Pete points out the chalk kerb marks but can't do anything about it as it's lined up again - or rather, given that the owner throws a cloth at him - he'd rubbed them off and marked the kerb himself. Thankfully for Pete, the stone has not been replaced. Pete smirks and points it out before he arrests him.

Bob knocks on Avril's front door as he hears her son shouting at her inside. He looks through the letterbox and hears Avril screaming and things being thrown. Bob breaks a window to get in and catches Richard strike his mother. He restrains him and Avril watches in tears as her son is arrested for GBH with intent, dabbing her bleeding lip.

#the bill #05x13 #the key of the door #tosh lines #tosh #kevin lloyd #jim carver #mark wingett #bob cryer #eric richard #pete ramsey #nick reding #frank burnside #chris ellison #jon iles #mike dashwood #tom penny #roger leach

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franckmassage · 3 months ago

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Foot Reflexology: Benefits and Practices

Foot reflexology is a massage technique that focuses on the reflex zones of the feet. This ancient practice, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, is based on the idea that every part of the body is represented by specific points on the feet. By stimulating these areas, foot reflexology aims to promote relaxation, improve blood circulation, and relieve various ailments. Benefits of Foot��

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victorian-wizard · 7 months ago

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Welcome to The Victorian Wizard’s ::

Mini-Grimoire of Spells you (yes you) can do without an orb.

Spell No.1

Make subject depressed.

Pro:: Can make a subject unable to do anything they want. Loss of memory.

Con:: Only works on castor

Spell No.2

Make subject hungry

Pro:: Makes the subjects mind and body slower

Con:: (You guessed it) Only works on castor

Spell No.3

Make subject faint

Pro:: Can make subject faint upon standing

Con:: Only works on people with iron deficiency and/or PoTS

Spell No.4

Make everyone in a certain radius leave you alone

Pro:: This one works every time

Con:: To do it, stand on a table and scream/act crazy. No-one will ever forget this spell after it is cast.

Spell No.5

Find where any person has a pain/illness in their body.

Pro:: This one actually works (like actually)

Con:: You Must study reflexology first. And touch people’s feet.

#I am so sorry for this shitpost #at least I think I am funny #wizardposting #spells without orb #thevw #favourites

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enchanted-moura · 1 year ago

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Do you think Mary Magdalene washing Jesus feet was some beauty spiritual ritual? Like reflexology or something. Feet direct your steps 😂

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awaissstore · 6 months ago

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sharjahmassagecenter · 10 months ago

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Exploring Different Types of Massages

Massage therapy offers a vast array of options, each with its unique approach and benefits. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, pain relief, or improved circulation, there’s a massage modality out there to cater to your needs. Here’s a glimpse into some of the most popular types of massages:

For the Relaxation Seeker:

Swedish Massage: The go-to for beginners, Swedish massage uses long, smooth strokes, kneading, and circular motions to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension.

Aromatherapy Massage: Combining Swedish massage techniques with essential oils, aromatherapy massage offers a deeply relaxing and sensory experience.

Hot Stone Massage: Warm, smooth stones are incorporated into a Swedish massage routine, providing a deeply soothing and penetrating warmth to relax muscles and improve circulation.

For the Athlete:

Sports Massage: Focusing on preventing and treating injuries, sports massage uses techniques like compression, stretching, and trigger point therapy to enhance performance and recovery.

Deep Tissue Massage: Targeting deeper muscle layers, deep tissue massage is ideal for relieving chronic tension and pain in athletes or those with specific muscle knots.

For Specific Needs:

Prenatal Massage: Tailored for pregnant women, prenatal massage focuses on relieving common discomforts like backaches, leg cramps, and stress during pregnancy.

Trigger Point Therapy: This targeted massage technique focuses on applying pressure to specific trigger points in muscles to alleviate pain and improve range of motion.

Reflexology: Applying pressure to specific points on the feet believed to correspond with different organs and systems in the body, reflexology aims to promote relaxation and overall well-being.

Beyond the Basics:

Thai Massage: This unique massage incorporates yoga-like stretches and acupressure techniques to improve flexibility and mobility.

Shiatsu Massage: Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu massage uses acupressure to stimulate energy flow and promote balance within the body.

Chair Massage: Perfect for a quick pick-me-up, chair massage focuses on the neck, shoulders, and back in a specially designed ergonomic chair, often done with clothes on.

Choosing Your Perfect Massage:

The best massage for you depends on your individual needs and preferences. Consider factors like desired pressure level, areas of focus, and any specific therapeutic goals. Don’t hesitate to consult a massage therapist to discuss your options and find the modality that best suits you. With so many choices available, there’s a perfect massage out there waiting to melt away your stress and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

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