Hiccups
Point 1. Find the point in the indentation behind each earlobe.
Point 2. This point is located at the base of the throat in the center of the collarbone.
Point 3. Find this point on the center of the breastbone three thumb-widths up from
the base of the bone.
Point 4. This point is located three finger-widths below the base of the breastbone in
the pit of the abdomen. If you are healthy, do not press this point for more
than two minutes. If you are not healthy, do not press this point at all.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Point 1. Find the point in the middle of the inner side of the forearm, two and a half
finger widths below the wrist crease.
Point 2. This point is located in the middle of the inside of the wrist crease.
Point 3. Find the point on the outside of the forearm, midway between the radius
and ulna, two and a half finger widths below the wrist crease.
Foot Massage
When your feet ache, your whole body suffers. Here are instructions for a 10-to-15-
minute foot massage to relax and soothe your feet and perhaps your entire body.
■ Sit in a comfortable, quiet place where you will not be disturbed. You may
want to have soothing music in the background.
■ Pour a small amount of nongreasy lotion or massage oil into your hands and
rub them together.
■ Begin massaging one foot, stroking each toe in an up-and-down motion.
Then massage the entire foot using kneading, wringing motions until the
lotion is absorbed.
■ Holding your foot firmly in one hand, press the thumb of the other hand
(slightly bent) on the sole of the foot near the heel. Apply even pressure with
the thumb and “walk it” forward, little by little. Press one spot, move for-
ward, press again, move forward, and so on.
■ When you get to the toes, go back to the heel and trace another line from
heel to toe. Continue this process until the entire sole of the foot has been
worked.
■ Repeat the entire process with the other foot.
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