Examples:
Pressing on the ball of your foot may affect your
heart or your lungs.
Definition:
A therapy that involves the application of manual
pressure to specific areas of the foot corresponding to areas of the body, in
order to relieve stress, promote well-being, and prevent and treat illness.
Related Terms
• acupressure
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Reflexology
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