About
"Reflex: an automatic and often inborn response to a stimulus
that involves a nerve impulse passing inward from a receptor to
a nerve center and thence outward to an effector (as a muscle
or gland) without reaching the level of consciousness"
--Merriam-Webster Dictionary 2005
What
is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a specific method of applying pressure to reflexes
in the feet that correspond to each and every gland, organ and
system of the body.
How
does Reflexology work?
The theory of Reflexology is that the entire body can be mapped
onto the feet. There are over 7200 nerve endings (reflexes) in
each foot. By applying pressure to these reflex points, a message
travels via the nervous system to create a physiological change
in the body. Reflexology creates a healing response by persuading
the body to biologically correct itself.
What
can Reflexology do for me?
- Reduce
stress and tension
- Improves
circulation
- Enhance
your vitality and energy
- Promote
relaxation and improve your sleep
- Boost
your immune system
- Restore
your sense of well being and health
- Facilitate
the body's natural healing process
Medical
doctors agree that many health issues today can be linked to stress.
By stimulating the reflexes in the feet, Reflexology interrupts
the pattern of stress. By reducing stress and tension, Reflexology
improves blood and lymph circulation, strengthens the functioning
of the immune system, improves assimilation of nutrition and elimination
of toxins, and calms the nervous system. In these ways, Reflexology
facilitates the body's natural healing processes and thereby helps
to influence homeostasis in the body.
Is
Reflexology something new?
Evidence shows that Reflexology is actually an ancient practice
utilized by Egyptian physicians over 4000 years ago. It is also
believed that Reflexology was an integral part of ancient Indian,
European, North American Native and Oriental folklore healing
practices.
Does
a Reflexologist diagnose?
No. Reflexology is not a treatment or diagnosis for any specific
medical condition. Reflexology is also not intended to be a substitute
for medical care. Reflexologists are not licensed health care
providers and do not diagnose, prescribe or treat a specific symptom
or illness.
Can
Reflexology do any harm?
No. Reflexology is essentially harmless. Because the therapeutic
relaxation that Reflexology produces facilitates the body's release
of toxins, it is possible this release of toxins may bring about
perspiration, a nauseous feeling, a headache, or a bad taste in
the mouth. These minor discomforts are evidence of the body's
healing process, are very temporary and are not serious. It is
recommended to drink plenty of water after your session to assist
the body in the detoxification process. Most people enjoy pleasant,
relaxed and/or energized feelings after a Reflexology session.
