Did you know that the simple act of clapping can improve your health remarkably? Before you dismiss this as silly and bizarre, read the science behind the clap.
Did you mean clapping as in an applause?
Yes, most of us associate clapping as a gesture of appreciation for a good performance or achievement. However, not many know that innocent clapping enhances blood circulation and the free flow of Qi throughout the various meridians of the body. This, in turn, cures any malfunction or disorder occurring in the body. That’s because clapping stimulates the 39 Acupressure points or nerve receptors in the palms of the hand that connect to the brain and various other organs.
What exactly are the benefits?
The benefits of clapping stem from the improvement of blood circulation throughout the body. This reduces stress, anxiety; and increases immunity, vitality and good health.
Apart from minor problems like common cold, cough, headaches, back pain and neck pain that slowly disappear once you begin clapping, major issues are also resolved. Because clapping helps to cure and reduce the implications of serious problems like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, depression, obesity and so on.
Wow! So, should I just keep clapping?
For clapping to be therapeutic, you need to make sure that the fingers of one hand meet the fingers of the other hand; and one palm strikes the other. To increase the effectiveness, you could apply olive or mustard oil on your palms to allow the oil to be absorbed into the body. Start with clapping for 10 minutes a day. Then gradually increase to 20 minutes. Preferably, do the clapping in one sitting. You could clap during your morning walk or at any time that suits you during the day.