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Constipation, which is the sluggish action of the bowels, may often respond well to reflexology work. Many factors can adversely affect the elimination process,, including
diet, lack of water, certain medications and injury to the lower back. Working reflex areas that correspond to the digestive tract may help bring relief.
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Working the feet
When apply reflexology to the feet for constipation, work the reflex areas corresponding to digestion and elimination. First work the right foot evenly, then
repeat the sequence on the left. Take note of how long you work reflex areas and what results you achieve for future reference.
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Step 1:
Begin by applying a series of thumb-walking passes to the SOLAR PLEXUS area. This can help to relieve tension, which often contributes to constipation.
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Step 2:
Thumb-walk through the ADRENAL GLAND reflex area, making repeated passes. The action of the adrenal glands is essential to peristalsis (wave-like contractions of the small intestine and colon which propel food along.)
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Step 3:
Now work thee GALL BLADDER, LIVER, COLON and SMALL INTESTINE reflex areas. Thumb-walk first from one direction and then from the other.
The liver and gall bladder produce and store bile needed for digestion.
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Step 4:
Finally, thumb-walk through the TAILBONE and RECTUM reflex areas, making repeated passes, to ease tension in the lower back. The colon and small intestine are enclosed by the pelvis and lower
spine and any tension here can affect digestion.
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