Palm Therapy

Palmtherapy is a powerful method of relieving emotional suffering using the hand-brain-mind connection. It is defined by Moshe Zwang as

“the art and science of enhancing optimum potential, self-growth, fulfillment and success in all aspects of life through the stimulation of specific areas and lines in the hand which represent the energy pathways of various characteristics of the personality and brain/mind activities.”

History Of Palm Therapy

Palm therapy was invented by a young Israeli marine - Moshe Zwang in 1985. Zwang, an inventor and professor of alternative medicine published a 732-page book called ‘Palm Therapy: Program Your Mind Through Your Palms’ 10 years later. The book went on to become extremely popular and Zwang was even invited to FOX TV, Hollywood to demonstrate the effects of Palm Therapy.

In a live demonstration on individuals suffering from various phobias, Zwang achieved amazingly noticeable results with Palm Therapy in just ten minutes. Subsequently, Zwang has been invited all over the world to teach Palm Therapy to healthcare professionals like psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, hypnotists and massage therapists.

In April 2000 Zwang’s book was selected as one of the three greatest landmarks of the past century in the field of hand analysis – hand/mind connection.

What Exactly Is Palm Therapy?

According to Moshe Zwang the hand is to the body what the keyboard is to the computer. By stimulation of appropriate areas on the hand one can achieve desired results within the body.

Though the hand is a relatively small area of the body, it has a large representation in the sensory and motor areas of the brain. The hand in fact directly represents some brain activities that are related to the personality and emotions. Hence it is possible to affect the mind and emotions by stimulating specific areas and lines on the palm, which are related to specific personality traits and emotions. Zwang was also sure that the effect of specifically stimulating lines on the palm would be much stronger than simply the soothing effect of a caress.

Thus, Palm Therapy was found to be capable of changing a person’s mindset in an extremely short period of time. Results can be seen in as little as 10 minutes.

What Are The Applications Of Palm Therapy?

Palm Therapy is a great way to treat various issues relating to the personality and attitudes. Palm Therapy can have an extremely calming effect for people dealing with release from anxiety, traumatic experiences, fears, phobias, grief and anger.

It has also proven successful in promoting positive thinking and good behaviors. It is useful in increasing self esteem, will power, learning abilities, motivation and even charisma.

However, it is important to remember that Palm Therapy is not a substitute for psychiatric or medical treatment. Patients in need of serious medical help should always use Palm Therapy as an added mode of relief and not the primary method of healing.

Visiting A Palm Therapist

If you do choose to go in for Palm Therapy it is always advisable to visit a qualified Palm Therapist. When applied by a qualified professional Palm therapy is not at all painful. The therapist uses light pressure of the thumbnail on the lines and areas of the palm that need to be stimulated to cure your particular problem. Some therapists use an electro-stimulation T.E.N.S machine or a non-sharp pointed device also to provide stimulation, which is perfectly fine.

In terms of how rapidly Palm Therapy can have effect, this depends on several factors. In general the stronger the emotion is the faster the shift. For severe phobias especially once the right area of the palm has been stimulated it can take as little as 5 to 20 minutes for the patient to feel the difference.

In case of issues that are not related to other issues, one session is usually enough. A session generally lasts about an hour. To deal with matters that involve more than one aspect of the patient’s life, it can take up to three sessions to have noticeable effect.

Being Your Own Palm Therapist

Since Palm Therapy is relatively easy to learn and apply a large number of people think it would be great fun to be their own palm therapists. Other than the fact that it is certainly cheaper, it is also far more convenient than scheduling visits with a therapist.

However, it is not always a good idea to practice Palm therapy on yourself especially when dealing with mental disorders and emotional issues. In such extreme cases it is best to visit a therapist who will consult with your general healthcare professional before using Palm Therapy to heal you.

On the other hand, if you simply wish to enhance the quality of your life by increasing your motivation, mental abilities, concentration, charisma and other positive energies then by all means apply Palm Therapy on yourself!

Palm Therapy, Hand Reflexology and Acupuncture

Many people confuse Palm Therapy with Hand Reflexology and Acupuncture. However, they are very different in nature.

For one thing, Palm Therapy primarily focuses on the emotional well being of the individual. It is useful in problem solving and improving life quality in terms of emotions and mental aspects. Hand Reflexology and Acupuncture on the other hand are both more focused on the physical well being of patients. These are used to alleviate physical symptoms of illness.

Palm Therapy is also different in that it uses the very visible lines and mounts of the palm to affect healing. Acupuncture and Reflexology on the other hand use subtler pressure points and sensitive areas to bring about physical well being. This is also part of the reason why Palm Therapy is comparatively easier to learn and apply.

Thus, Palm Therapy is an effective method of healing that is safe, convenient and easy to use. It has also proven to be highly effective in dealing with increasing positive attitudes and alleviating mental fears in just one session. Regular counselors can spend months trying to help people overcome their mental barriers.

The effectiveness of Palm Therapy cannot be refuted and its growing popularity is a testament to its value in the world of healing.