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Key elements in a reflexology hand chart:

about reflex zones, meridians & dermatomes!

The general purpose of 'reflex zone therapy' (a.k.a. reflexology) is to 'balance' the nervous system.
Reflexologists usually use an approach where the body is divided into ten equal vertical zones: five zones on
the right side of the body + five zones on the left side of the body (e.g. the first zone corresponds with the
thumb in the hand and the big toe in the foot). This vertical approach goes parallel to Chinese philosophy of
the meridians & the medical so-called 'dermatomes' (= areas of skin that are mainly supplied by a single
spinal nerve); However, there is no direct connection between the 10 vertical reflex zones and 12 meridians,
nor do these concepts directly relate to the physical nerve system. This implicates that in general hand
reflexology & foot reflexology can be recognized to represent massage techniques that are quite similar to the
reflex points & techniques used in acupressure (and the philosophy behind acupuncture).

The word reflexology is derived from the so-called 'reflex arc', which refers to a neural pathway that controls an
action reflex. Formally, there are two types of reflex arc: 'autonomic reflex arc' (affecting inner organs) and 'somatic
reflex arc' (affecting muscles); reflexology can be associated with the first type. This implicates that (hand)
reflexology should not be associated with casual uses of the terms: 'reflex', 'hand reflex' and 'primitive reflexes'.

Unfortunately, there is no consensus among hand reflexologists about how reflexology exactly is supposed to work.
For example: in many hand reflexology charts the heart is located at the radial side of the hand card (sometimes it
gets associated with the 2nd phalange of the thumb) - which sort of represents the opposite of the principle described
by the meridian philosophy.

Some reflexologists even claim that the zones in reflexology maps represent only approximates and may vary from
person to person. Hand reflexology experts generally work with charts that propose sort of a likewise model for
various internal organs & body parts. However, most individual reflexology hand charts do show some significant
differences compared to other charts.

Many reflexology hand charts are available on the internet; charts are being presented in various formats, and many
printable reflexology hand charts are available. However, for people who are not familiar with the basics of hand
reflexology might get confused by the fact that many hand maps display unique characteristics - which often reflect
the personal view of the hand map designer. Authors dispute the representative locations in the hand that may get
associated with the eyes and the heart, so these aspects belong to the key-elements of disagreement in hand
reflexology.

In general, in most charts the eyes get associated with one or more sections of the index finger and/or middle finger.
In some Western hands reflexology charts the eyes are associated with the 2nd phalange of the index finger (see
chart 1) or the middle finger (see chart 2). But in the Korean 'Koryo hand therapy' charts the eyes are placed on the
tip of the middle finger (see chart 3). The fundamentals of hand reflexology are described & discussed inside the
section hand reflexology.

NOTICE: likewise principles (+ disputes) are found for the feet in foot reflexology, and for the ears in ear
reflexology!

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Acupressure Points in a Hand/Foot Reflexology Chart:

what are the Major Differences between Hand Reflexology Charts?

How come that various charts present different locations for body parts? It is quite hard to answer this question,
because usually it is a bit of a mystery how the experts have developed their reflexology models. A hand
reflexologist usually claim that hand reflexology represent a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image
of the body on the hands, with the premise that hand reflexology effects a physical change to the body.

Hand/foot reflexology chart: discover the best acupressure points in the various hand charts. The high resolution
examples below represent various reflexology hand cards.

Reflexology hand chart 1 - Western chart:

A striking characteristic of this Western hand chart concerns the assocation for the fingertips with the upper part of
the head! (Upper head part includes: brains, sinus, ears & eyes)

NOTICE: the eyes are located more radial than the ears, which makes sense in the following perspective: radial side
= inner world, ulnar side = outer world).

Source: Dominic Blackmore

Reflexology hand chart 2 - Aculife chart (Aculife Book):

A stricking characteristic of this Aculife chart concerns the complexity, especially involving the heart:

The heart gets associated with 5 zones of the hand, on the inner palm side:
twice in the quadrangel (1) between heart- and head line + (2) below index finger,
(3) thenar zone (mount of venus), (4) distal phalange of the pinky finger; and on the dorsal side:
(5) radial side of distal phalange in pinky finger is associated with the heart meridian.

Source: AcuLife Book

Reflexology hand chart 3 - Indian chart (= acupressure therapy):

A stricking characteristic of this India chart concerns the association for the heart with
the left palmar zone below the pinky finger, where the heart meridian & the heart line cross each other;
just like in the CMax Acupalm chart & the Breo iPalm520 chart, both are displayed in the tips-section below!

(NOTICE: Just like in the first chart the eyes are located more radial than the ears,
with the difference that here the eyes are associated with the palmar zone below the index- and middle finger,
and the ears with the palmar zone below the ring- and pinky finger - which again makes sense
in the following perspective: radial side = inner world, ulnar side = outer world)

Source: Divya acupressure therapy

Reflexology hand chart 4 - Korean chart: Koryo Hand Therapy (KHT systems):

A striking characteristic of the Korean hand chart concerns the fact that the spine is located in
the dorsal central axis of the hand (in the other 3 charts the spine is located at the radial side of the thumb).

Source: Koryo Hand Therapy

TIPS: More tips & guidelines for hand reflexology charts!

Source: Source:
C|Max AcuPalm Breo iPalm520 Hand Massager

A fascinating application of reflexology is found in

some massage technologies such as the C|Max
AcuPalm and the iPalm520 Hand Massager (see Breo ipalm520 Acupressure …
video on the right): both products are featured with
a unique hand reflexology chart - see the charts
above!

Did you know that the terms hand reflex therapy, hand
acupressure, hand massage, shiatsu for the hands &
palm therapy represent synonym-like terms for hand
reflexology?

Various options are available if you are interested to

participate in hand reflexology home study courses or
classes.

And if you're interested in a distance learning course - then you can consult one of the more well known reflexology
centers - you might also want to contact an expert in your region in order to experience the reflexology benefits
yourself!

TIP: Combining hand reflexology points acupressure with aromatherapy (or some other additional relaxation
massage therapy) will likely add additional value to the well-being & pleasure or your client!

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