Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or will improve general health. Reflexology is a pseudoscience offering no more benefits than ordinary massage.
The most common form is foot reflexology, in which the reflexologist applies pressure to points on a person's foot. The foot is believed by practitioners to be divided into a number of reflex zones corresponding to all parts of the body.
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 blockage will be affected, and the reflex zones can reflect the 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(s), 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 zones by the reflexologist is claimed to pass through the nerves to dissipate energy blocks.
Reflexologists apply pressure on "reflex zones" found on the feet, hands and the ears, which are said to correspond to the different parts of the body. Application is done through thumb, finger and hand technique. Reflex areas, like hand and foot, composed of 7200 nerve endings are stimulated by pressure applied. An improved instruction to every gland, single part and organ of the body could be achieved by such a health science. The body is then believed to pursue a biologically correct, strengthened and reinforced state.
Reflexology is a widespread practice in Asia, where foot reflexology (also known as foot massage) is quite popular. Although many people are skeptical about the concepts underlying this practice, its use is spreading, perhaps because it is being taken simply as a relaxing massage therapy. It is not the practice that reflexologists use foot reflexology only, they prefer to use a combination of foot, hand and ear reflexolo
gy to obtain a much better result.
Feeling of increased energy:
It is claimed that reflexology opens pathways to renew ourselves and boost our energy level, immediately after treatment and for several days afterwards. It could keep us free from the feeling of lacking motivation, tiredness, and inability to concentrate. Reflexology advocates say that reflexology not only relieves symptoms, but also acts on improvements of our body as a whole.
Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
* Back Pain
* Migraine
* Infertility
* Arthritis
* Sleep disorders
* Hormonal imbalances
* Sports injuries
* Digestive disorders
* Stress-related conditions
The Benefits of Reflexology:
* Restore your sense of well being and health
* Release tension, stress
* Relieve pain, discomfort and symptoms of disease
* Enhance your vitality and energy
* Good for muscle tone
* Promote relaxation and improve your sleep
* Boost your immune system
* Improve your circulation
* Stimulate low energy and depressed areas
* Reduce over-energy and over-stimulated areas
* Restore your system's balance
* Develops healthy body image
* Bond with your favourite people
* Feels Great!
