Hand and foot reflexology offers a range of benefits that contribute to overall well-being. These therapeutic massages stimulate specific pressure points on the hands and feet, which correspond to ...

People who had hand reflexology or a simple hand massage experienced less anxiety about the procedure. For anxiety relief, apply pressure to the Heart 7 (HT7) point.

Safety Acupressure and reflexology are typically safe and with few side effects. However, people may wish to consult a doctor before applying pressure to certain pressure points in the hand if: ...

While practices resembling reflexology have been documented in early China and Egypt, it was actually introduced to the United States by two medical doctors in 1913 for its anesthetic effect on ...

Reflexology is often associated with feet, but Ann Gillanders, author of 'Reflexology', says hands can provide a quicker, easier route to performing simple do-it-yourself treatments.