We live in a day and age when stress levels are higher and higher. Now, as never before there is a growing need for stress relief. Many people turn to their traditional doctor for help while others choose a more natural approach. For some that approach is through relexology therapy.
What Does Reflexologhy Do?
It can help one to live longer, live more comfortably and make ageing more enjoyable. For individuals looking for ways to be more in control of their health, reflexology may be for you. When traditional medical treatments have not worked, regular reflexology treatments can assist you in staying stronger and healthier. Especially when pressures are high.
What Really Is Reflexology?
It is the gentle manipulation of relfexes of the feet. Reflexology is based on the belief that we have nerve zones or reflex points that go from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head including all of the vital organs in between. Gentle manipulation through the nervous system can be processed by the brain which is relayed to the various body organs, thus encouraging the body to stay in healthy balance. Whenever a body organ is out of balance, it is manifested in the feet.The skilled hands of your reflexologist can detect tiny deposits and imbalances and it is through stimulation with the thumb and finger that these blockages are removed and proper circulation to the organs are restored. This results in the proper function of the organs and better health.
Reflexologists do not claim to diagnose or cure disease or sicknesses. Reflexology is a great tool to aid in relaxation, stess and pain relief. It also provides relief from migraines, PMS, menopause symptoms, ciurculation problems, arthritis, carpal tunnel, fertility problems and insomnia.
Who Can Benefit?
Some people choose reflexology to help with specific problems or conditions. Others just want to maintain their health and regain balance in their emotional physical and mental well-being.
Each individual is unique, hence their needs are likewise. Your own body has it own individual rhythm just like you have your own finger print. Your reflexology therapist will give you a full assesment and then develop a personalized treatment plan. Their goal is to help heal the whole person.
There are around 7200 nerve endings in the feet and they are closer to the surface. This is why the feet are the primary area of manipulation. Your practitioner is trained to look for subtilities, so they can pick up on quite a bit.
However, if for some reason the feet cannot be used reflexology can be applied to the hands.
