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HAND REFLEXOLOGY MAPS In addition to the primary reflex area, however, additional reflexes may be chosen for their impact on particular health concerns. For example, as well as working the lung reflex area, the adrenal reflex gland may also be targeted to help relieve symptoms of bronchitis. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are needed for fighting inflammation, so work applied to this reflex area may prompt speedier healing. Stress is a factor in some 80 percent of health concerns and, in those cases, reflex areas corresponding to the body's tension spots are targeted for additional technique emphasis. When planning a mini session to relieve an upset digestive system, for example, the solar plexus reflex area (which can be worked to relieve tension and stress) will be included along with the reflex areas of the stomach, small intestine, and colon. As you apply reflexology techniques, take note of which reflex areas give the best results. You may find a particular combination of reflex areas that works best for you or your clients. If you find that work on a specific part of the hand feels good, give extra time there. STRESS In the vast majority of health concerns, stress plays a contributory role. Reflexology provides a safe and effective method of general stress control, as well as a means of easing the impact of stress on specific parts of the body. For general stress reduction, work on the solar plexus and the adrenal gland reflex areas, applying the technique for longer periods of time until you achieve relief. WORKING THE HANDS When working the solar plexus reflex, enhance the effect by pressing and holding the pressure in place for a few seconds. Head/Brain/Sinus Neck Top of Eye Top of shoulders Shoulder Arm Diaphragm Gall bladder Liver Transverse colon Ascending colon lleocecal valve Small Intestine A Head/Sinus Neck Head/Sinus Neck Teeth/ Gums/Jaw Tops of shoulders Lungs/Chest/ Breast/ Upper back Spine Upper back Lower back Uterus/Prostate gland B Diaphragm/ Solar plexus Waistline Knee/Leg/Hip Lymph glands/ Fallopian tubes/ Groin Ovary/Testicle Reflexology maps show connections between the (A) right palm and the (B) top of the right hand with the rest of the body. Adrenal gland Kidney Inner ear Ear Lung/ Chest/ Upper back Solar plexus Heart shoulders Head/Brain/Sinus Pituitary gland Neck Thyroid/ Parathyroid glands Stomach Pancreas Bladder Neck Upper back Lower back Tailbone