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CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR
WOMEN’S HEALTH
ALIVE AND THRIVE: CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
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• 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
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Hello, I’m Holly!
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CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY &
TCM THEORY
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• Ancient healing art of foot massage • Based on principle of “Qi” (life force)
What is Chinese Re!exology?
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• Body is comprised of energy pathways
• Energy !ows smoothly = wellness
• Energy disruption can lead to physical symptoms
Energy Meridians
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• 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
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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
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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
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• “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
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ALIVE AND THRIVE: CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
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• 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
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN REFLEXOLOGY
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• 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
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• 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
Before Beginning Chinese Re!exology
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• 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.
Before Beginning Chinese Re!exology
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POINTS FOR ENERGY:
QI, BLOOD & VITALITY
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KIDNEY POINT
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• 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
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• 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?
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• 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?
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• 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
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• 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
Kidney Point – Location
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• 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
Kidney Point – Location
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• Massage technique
Kidney Point – Video
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• Locate on sole of left foot
Kidney Point – Let’s Try It
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• Use knuckle to rub up and down
• Can also use thumb to press and rub
Kidney Point – Let’s Try It
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• Then your right foot • Top right quadrant for
right foot
Kidney Point – Let’s Try It
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SPLEEN POINT
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• 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
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• Overthinking and worrying too much • Poor nutrition, lack of protein • Irregular eating habits • Eating too much at once • Cold foods
What Weakens the Spleen?
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• Don’t sweat the small stuff • Eat well, regular intervals, minimize cold
foods • Massage Chinese Re!exology point for
Spleen
What Supports the Spleen?
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• 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
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• Massage technique
The Spleen Point – Video
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• Locate on sole of your left foot
Spleen Point – Let’s Try It
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• Use knuckle to rub up and down
• Also can use thumb to press and rub
Spleen Point – Let’s Try It
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LIVER POINT
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• 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
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• Anger, stress, fear, frustration • Repressing emotions • Fried foods, fatty foods, alcohol, excessive
caffeine, excessive dairy
What Weakens the Liver?
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• 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?
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• 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
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• Massage technique
The Liver Point – Video
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• Locate on sole of your RIGHT foot
Liver Point – Let’s Try It
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• Use knuckle to rub up and down
• Can also use thumb to press and rub
Liver Point – Let’s Try It
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LET’S TAKE A BREAK
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POINTS FOR WOMEN
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ACUPRESSURE POINTS FOR PMS
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• 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”
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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
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Chinese Re!exology PMS “Point”
• Do one leg at a time • Press and follow leg bone • Inner leg: Go UP • Outer leg: Go DOWN • Repeat
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• 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
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• Three "nger-widths above inner ankle bone
• Just behind the bone
Spleen-6: Three Yin Crossing
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• 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
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Spleen-4: Grandfather Grandson
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BREAST POINT
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• Excellent for clearing energy blocks • Helps keep Qi !owing smoothly • Rebalance energy disharmonies caused by
negative emotions
Breast Point
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Breasts – Energy & Emotions
• Louise Hay: Represents mothering and nurturing and nourishment
• “I take in and give out nourishment in perfect balance”
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Breast Point – Location
• Rectangular area on top of both feet
• Under toes and extends past the big toe joint
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• Massage technique
The Breast Point – Video
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• Locate on top of your foot
Breast Point – Let’s Try It
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• 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
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PITUITARY GLAND POINT
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• “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
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Pituitary Gland – Energy & Emotions
• Louise Hay: Represents the control center • “My mind and body are in perfect balance. I
control my thoughts.”
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• Soles of both feet • Small circle in the middle
of the big toe pad
Pituitary Point – Location
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• Massage technique
Pituitary Point – Video
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• Locate on sole of left foot
Pituitary Point – Let’s Try It
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• Use knuckle of index "nger • Press and twist into the point
Pituitary Point – Let’s Try It
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OVARY POINT
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• 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
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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?”
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• Outer edge of both feet • Pear-shaped area just below
and behind the ankle bone • Similar to Uterus
Ovary Point – Location
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• Massage technique
Ovary Point – Video
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• Locate on OUTER edge of left foot
Ovary Point – Let’s Try It
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• Use knuckle of index "nger • Press and twist into the point
Ovary Point – Let’s Try It
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UTERUS POINT
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• 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
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Uterus – Energy & Emotions
• Louise Hay: Represents the home of creativity • “I am at home in my body.”
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• Inner edge of both feet • Pear-shaped area just below and
behind the ankle bone
Uterus Point – Location
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• Massage technique
Uterus Point – Video
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• Locate on inner edge of right foot
Uterus Point – Let’s Try It
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• Use knuckle of index "nger • Press and twist into the point
Uterus Point – Let’s Try It
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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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?
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