5 points of reflexology

Foot massage is delicious and, the best, you can even lose weight with it! With reflexology, an ancient oriental technique that works on the physical and emotional balance of the body by touching hands and feet, it is possible to deflate the body, reduce gluttony, accelerate metabolism and increase your mood! “By squeezing specific points on the feet, it is possible to treat the main disorders that lead to obesity, such as anxiety”, explains reflexologist Thabata Martins. There are five points on the feet that can help you fight the scales. On the back, for example, you activate the circulation of the lymphatic system and deflate the body. See which areas of the feet are allied to slimming, learn how to massage them at home and understand their benefits for the body.

1. Accelerate metabolism

Stimulating this point (of the thyroid), you accelerate your metabolism and boost the burning of sugars, pasta and fats, villains on the menu! “The thyroid is the gland responsible for the water and thermal balance of the body. It makes you burn calories to maintain your body temperature”, explains reflex therapist Érik Motta Pereira.

2. Increase disposition

This point works on breathing, circulation and digestion. Stimulating this area with a back-and-forth massage, horizontally, you will breathe better and facilitate the absorption of nutrients. Thus, the body gains more willingness to burn calories!

3. Decrease gluttony

Here is the point of the adrenal gland, which produces the hormone adrenaline. When you massage this area, it balances the body’s adrenaline level, controlling anxiety and sadness! And then, let’s agree, it’s easier to resist food! To do this, press your fingers over the adrenal gland region for ten seconds, three times.

4. Make the intestine work

Massaging this region of the foot, you reach the point of the large intestine and stimulate the organ’s peristaltic movements, responsible for you going to the bathroom. To do this, slide your fingers over the area, from bottom to top, following the curve that leads to the middle of the foot.

5. Reduce measures

At this point you activate the circulation of the lymphatic system, eliminate the accumulation of toxins in the tissues and avoid the retention of fluids in the body. Just massage the back of the foot with circular movements clockwise and then counterclockwise. Also press the four regions between the fingers to have a lymphatic drainage effect. With these two types of touch, you reduce swelling, improve the appearance of cellulite and reduce measurements.

Tip: do all the movements we show here for ten seconds, always three times. Start the massage on the right foot, then move on to the left. The rule goes for all types of touch, OK?!