REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology is a powerful natural health science. That studies the relationship of the reflexes. Areas in the feet, hands, ears and face, to the rest of the body. So that these areas can be worked on with the fingers and thumbs, in a manner that will lead to improved health, and the maintenance of good health.
 

THE THEORY

In reflexology it is believed that there is a “vital energy” that is circulating between organs of the human body, that penetrates into every living cell. Whenever this energy is blocked, the "zone" of the blockage will be affected, and the "reflex zone" can point to the area of a blockage of energy in different organs.

Therefore, if someone has a problem in a particular organ, a reflexologist will press on the corresponding reflex zone or zones, and the person will experience pain. This pain is claimed to originate from the deposition of crystals in the reflex zone and, with massage, these crystalline structures can be broken down and the pain relieved. Simultaneously, the pressure applied to the reflex zone by the reflexologist is claimed to pass through the nerve to dissipate energy blocks.
 

THE THERAPY OF REFLEXOLOGY

The reflexologist applies pressure on “reflex zones” found on the foot or hand or face. Which are said to correspond to different parts of the body. Application is done through thumb and finger, and hand technique. Reflex areas like feet and hand are composed of 7,200 nerve endings. Nerve endings are stimulated by pressure applied. An important instruction to every gland, organ and single part of the body can be achieved by applying such a science. The body is believed to pursue a biologically correct strengthened and reinforced state.

First of all these should be a preliminary talk with the practitioner before treatment, the reflexologist then begins to work on the clients feet or hands, noting problem areas. There may be discomfort in some places, but it is fleeting, and also an indication of congestion or imbalance in a corresponding part of the body. For the most part, the sensation is pleasant and soothing.

Reflexology can help relax the client and is believed to stimulate the body’s own healing mechanisms. Usually a treatment lasts for about an hour.

Approximately 75% of all illnesses are said to be stress related. Stress can lead to headaches neck and shoulder stiffness, as well as contracting the common cold and more serious influenza.

                “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” 

It is said and so it is not surprising to see the growing popularity of reflexology as a means of relieving stress.

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