The Healing Fingers

We all use touch for therapy – when we think, we put our chin on our fist, and when we’re uncomfortable, we rub our hands together as if we’re cold. Even babies suck on their thumbs when they go to sleep. We don’t do all of these things for nothing, as each part of our body is connected to a whole system. If we know where to apply pressure in the system, we can overcome various physical and mental symptoms.

Finger Touch Therapy originates from an ancient Chinese technique, in which every finger relates to different organs and emotions. In a study conducted by the Mercy Cancer Center in theU.S.,all of the participants experienced beneficial  sensations,including reduced stress and nausea during chemotherapy. Additionally, many patients that reported difficulties sleeping found that by holding their thumb and taking deep breaths, they were able to fall asleep much faster. It is assumed that thumb holding is related to the way babies suck on their thumbs, but either way, both patients and doctors strongly recommend this method.

To use this technique, all you have to do is make a fist around the finger that’s connected to the sensation or body-part you wish to soothe, and slowly apply pressure to it for 3-5 minutes while breathing deeply. If you want to balance your whole body, simply do it for each finger on both hands.

Thumb    

Sensations: Anxiety, worry, and depression

Organs: Stomach and spleen

Physical Symptoms: Stomachaches, headaches, skin problems, and stress

  

Index Finger 

Sensations: Fear, frustration, uncertainty, and confusion

Organs: Kidneys and bladder

Physical Symptoms: Indigestion, discomfort in the arms, elbows and wrists, muscle pains, backaches, teeth related problems, and any type of addiction.

Middle Finger  

Sensations: Anger, restlessness, and indecisiveness

Organs: Liver and gallbladder

Physical Symptoms: Eye and vision problems, lethargy, migraines, frontal headaches, period pains, and circulatory system issues.

Ring Finger  

Sensations: Sadness, grief, fear of abandonment and rejection, negativity

Organs: Lungs and large intestine

Physical Symptoms: Indigestion, respiratory problems, tinnitus, deep-layer skin problems

Pinky

Sensations: Low self-esteem, judgmental behavior, and stress

Organs: Heart and small intestine

Physical Symptoms: Stomachaches, headaches, skin problems, and stress

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