It was ten years ago when I first put the sign on my car, “Stressed, Reflexology Works” I couldn’t believe how many people then asked me “What is Reflexology”? Reflexology has come a long way since, but it actually dates back to nearly 5000 years ago and is now practiced around the world.
Reflexology is not the same as standard massage therapy. While massage therapy concentrates on relieving pain and tension from muscles, reflexology focuses on working pressure point on the feet, hands and ears that correlate to other parts of the body. This technique is similar to acupuncture without the needles or acupressure and stimulates all corresponding systems, tissues and nerves in the body. For example, working the reflexes for the endocrine glands promotes better breathing for those who are suffering from asthma or emphysema. I have had clients with breathing difficulties claim that they can breath easier during and after a reflexology treatment.
Working the reflexes on the small toes or the ring finger will release pressure in the ears which sometimes is caused from elevation or Swimmers Ear. Applying pressure on certain parts of the ears has been noted to help relieve cravings and addictions.
Applying pressure to the reflex points on the feet helps to eliminate uric acid which causes Gout and other serious discomfort in the feet and ankles. Chronic over acidity corrodes body tissue and disrupts the proper PH balance which is necessary for optimal health. Clients that have come to me for treatment that were suffering from Gout, claim that after a few treatments they were off of all medications and on their way to recovery. Diet also plays an important roll in keeping a proper PH balance.
Clients also claim that reflexology treatments have helped them to become more in-tune with their own body and gave them a greater understanding of wellness. The benefits of reflexology are endless. I highly recommend that everyone give reflexology a try. Talk to people who have had reflexology treatments. Endless resources are now at your fingertips. Do some research on reflexology and learn what it may do for you.
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Resources: Rosemary Wilkinson http://www.wellnessenhanced.com/
Warren Susan, “Touch Intuit” Reflexology Manuals
Mildred Carter and Tammy Weber,
“Body Reflexology “
Healing at Your Fingertips.
(Parker Publishing 1983) .
