Reflexology for organ in-charge of carbohydrate metabolism

Carbohydrate is the major food constituent in the daily food intake. If the digestion and absorption of the carbohydrate are properly carried out, then blood glucose level is maintained at a normal level. The organs that are responsible for carbohydrate digestion, and absorptions are:

Solar plexus - The solar plexus is one of the most powerful reflex points. It is a complex dense nerve network or ganglia; thus, called the abdominal brain. Place the thumb as a pivot at the solar plexus reflex on the right foot. Inhale (breath in) for five seconds; rotate the foot in a circle using another hand. Continue pivoting the reflex; hold the breath for 5 seconds. Exhale (breathe out) for 5 seconds; lessening pressure on the reflex point. Take a few calming breaths. Repeat four times. Repeat the same procedure on the left foot (reversing hand positions if needed).

Small intestine - absorbs glucose after digestion. Small intestine performs 90% of the digestion and absorption. Using the thumb or finger, walk-in steps vertical and horizontal to cover the entire reflex.

Liver - The liver performs many essential works related to digestion, metabolism, immunity, and nutrients storage. Using the left thumb, walk continuously one-step below horizontal until reaching the heel. Repeat twice.

Pancreas - This reflex is already done in the reflexology for the endocrine system.

Massaging the reflex points such as the stomach (or solar plexus), small intestine, liver, and pancreas help improve the carbohydrate metabolism, thus helps the blood glucose level to the target range.

Endorphin is a body's natural pain-relieving chemical released during reflexology therapy.

If there is any pain or numbness in any reflex points, give special attention to that point. A different sensation in any reflex area may indicate some problem in that organ.

If that particular point shows any positive change after massaging, then increase the frequency. Otherwise, discard massaging that reflex points. For more information, visit reflexology digestive system.