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A
B
a Circulation to Parathyroid and Head
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A
ANTERIOR VERTEBRALIS VEIN
B
ANTERIOR CAROTID AND JUGULAR VEIN
NOTE: This area is tight when one is stressed and
working this point helps relieve headaches.
Parathyroid – Four small endocrine glands located on the thyroid. The major function of the parathyroid glands is to maintain the body’s calcium level
within a very narrow range, so that the nervous and muscular systems can function properly.
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Beginning just below the pad of the
big toe on A, use knuckle to push in.
Turn knuckle and drag down and over
the ball of the foot. Repeat in the
opposite direction on B.
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b Thymus
At A,placeflatofknuckledeepintothe
tissue. Using the hook motion, move up
toward the big toe ending at B.
C
c Thyroid
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Place knuckle at C and use hook motion
to continue around the ball of the big toe
to end at d.
A
Thyroid – Located in the neck and is part of the endocrine system. It produces essential hormones that controls the heart rate, metabolism, and body temperature.
Thymus–Locatedintheupperpartofthechest,behindthebreastbone,andispartoftheimmunesystem.ItsfunctionistotransformlymphocytesintoT-cells.
Thesecellsarethentransportedtovariouslymphglands,wheretheyplayanimportantpartinfightinginfectionsanddisease.Swellingoflymphglandsandfeverareasignal
thatimmunecellsaremultiplyingtofightoffinvadersofthebody:bacteria,fungi,virusesorparasites.
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d Circulation to Diaphragm
Rock 3 to 4 times using the knuckle.
e Diaphragm
f
Larynx, Esophagus
Place knuckle just below toe 1 and 2.
Using a circular motion, continue down
the trachea and esophagus ending just
above the solar plexus.
A
From A, work the whole diaphragm to B
using the hook motion.
NOTE: Points d and e help stop reoccurance
of hiccups.
Larynx-Alsoknownasthevoicebox,holdsthevocalcordsandplaysacrucialroleinspeechandbreathing.
Esophagus-Thetubethatcarriesfood,liquidsandsalivafromyourmouthtothestomach
Diaphrahm – The muscle that separates the chest from the stomach. It is the main muscle the body uses for breathing. When triggers are found here, more than likely the person is a shallow breather.
It may also be an indication that the person had or has anxiety.
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B
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** PRECAUTION **
Always ask if person has heart problems
before procedure. If heart problems are
present, skip g, h, and i.
g Arch of Aorta
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Place knuckle just below big toe at
ascending aorta. Rock up and down
3 to 4 times until no triggers are felt.
Use a circular motion across the ball of
the foot forming an arch.
Arch of Aorta – The function of the aortic arch is to supply oxygenated blood to the three major arteries, which in turn supply the head and brain, and left upper extremity.
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** PRECAUTION **
Always ask if person has heart problems
before procedure. If heart problems are
present, skip g, h, and i.
A
h Coronary
B
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Begin at A. Using knuckle to rock up and
down while moving towards B.
Coronary – Relates to the arteries and veins that surround and supply blood to the heart.
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1
2
3
** PRECAUTION **
Always ask if person has heart problems
before procedure. If heart problems are
present, skip g, h, and i.
4
5
A
B
C
3
1
Heart
Start under toe 4 and go from 1 to A
then 2 to B then 3 to C using the thumb
to move in a circular motion.
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i
2
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4
3
2
1
j
Lung
Start at 1, pulling the tissue down while
walking up to the toe. Continue with
points 2–4.
k Shoulder
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Start at A, and walk down and out to
side of foot up and under pinky toe to
end at starting point.
Lung – The left lung has only two lobes, superior and inferior, to allow room for the heart.
Shoulder–Thisreflexpointconcentratesunderthearm,orarmpit.
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