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  2. Reflexology - Wikipedia

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    Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, ears, and hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion.

  3. Acupressure - Wikipedia

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    The energy roller is a small cylinder with protuberances. It is held between the hands and rolled back and forth to apply acupressure. The foot roller (also "krupa chakra") is a round, cylindrical roller with protuberances. It is placed on the floor and the foot is rolled back and forth over it.

  4. List of acupuncture points - Wikipedia

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    The only [verification needed] ambiguity with this unique systemized method is on the urinary bladder meridian, where the outer line of 14 points found on the back near the spine are inserted in one of two ways; following the last point of the inner line along the spine (會陽) and resuming with the point found in the crease of the buttocks ...

  5. Pressure point - Wikipedia

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    Pressure points [a] derive from the supposed meridian points in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Indian Ayurveda and Siddha medicine, and martial arts. They refer to areas on the human body that may produce significant pain or other effects when manipulated in a specific manner.

  6. How pressure points on the hands and feet can reduce ... - AOL

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    Reflexology is an ancient alternative medicine that uses pressure points on the hands and feet to reduce chronic pain. How pressure points on the hands and feet can reduce low back pain, anxiety ...

  7. Oligodactyly - Wikipedia

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    Ectrodactyly is an extreme instance of oligodactyly, involving the absence of one or more central digits of the hand or foot and is also known as split hand/split foot malformation (SHFM). [6] The hands and feet of people with ectrodactyly are often described as "claw-like" and may include only the thumb and one finger (usually either the ...

  8. Dactyly - Wikipedia

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    Human hand anatomy (pentadactyl) In biology, dactyly is the arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or sometimes wings of a tetrapod animal. The term is derived from the Greek word δακτυλος (dáktylos) meaning "finger." Sometimes the suffix "-dactylia" is used. The derived adjectives end with "-dactyl" or "-dactylous."

  9. Doctors Explain the Real Reason Fingers Get Pruney in Water - AOL

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    Dr. Jaliman also suggests looking for other symptoms, such as joint pain, facial rash, cold hands or feet, or generally feeling weak and tired. If you experience any of these in tandem with pruney ...