Reflexology to relieve constipation

Reflexology massage is a great way to relieve constipation because it applies pressure to specific points on the foot, which correspond to certain parts of the body, such as the colon, for example, stimulating bowel movements and the elimination of stools that are trapped in the intestine.

In addition, the reflexology massage for constipation, by stimulating the exit of feces, promotes the relief of symptoms such as abdominal pain and swollen belly.

How to do reflexology massage for constipation

To do the reflexology massage to relieve constipation, just follow the following steps:

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Step 1: Hold the right foot with one hand and with the thumb of the other hand, slide from the heel to the middle of the sole, repeating the movement 6 times, gently; Step 2: Place the thumb on the sole of the left foot, as shown in the image, and slide horizontally, repeating the movement 6 times; Step 3: Hold the left foot with one hand and the thumb of the other hand, slide from the heel to the middle of the sole, repeating the movement 6 times, gently;

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Step 4: Push the toes back with one hand and with the thumb of the other hand, slide from the protrusion of the sole to the base of the big toe. Repeat the movement 7 times; Step 5: Place 3 fingers below the protrusion of the sole and press that point lightly, with both thumbs, making small circles, for 15 seconds; Step 6: Hold the foot with one hand and place the thumb of the other hand on the side of the foot below the ankle, as shown in the image. Then, slide your thumb from that point to the depression in front of the ankle bone, pressing and describing circles for 6 seconds. Repeat the movement 6 times.

In addition to this massage, to relieve constipation, it is also important to practice physical activity regularly, drink about 2 liters of water a day and increase the consumption of fiber-rich foods such as cereals, passion fruit, wheat germ, dried fruits and vegetables, for example.

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