Reflexology

Reflexology Treatments for Stress & the Immune system

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a Holistic, non-invasive therapy that has a documented history dating back 5000 years. It was known about in ancient China and there are paintings on the walls of the tomb of Ankhamor (a physician to the Pharaoh) in Saqquara depicting its use in around 2500 B.C.

The term "Reflexology" is a relatively recent one, as the therapy was "re-discovered" in the western world in the USA in early twentieth century. It was brought to prominence by a physical therapist called Eunice Ingham, who worked with patient who had had polio.

There are approximately 7200 nerve endings on the feet, and these relate to various organs and glands within the body. A mirror image of the body has been mapped on the feet and pressure applied on specific reflex points on the feet can affect the corresponding part of the body.

The energy flow or Chi which flows through the body, if disrupted can cause illness or disease and Reflexology aims to restore and maintain balance.

The body has its own powerful healing response and Reflexology aims to stimulate this into normal functioning. Once achieved it helps to maintain Homeostasis or balance.

Initially Reflexology speeds up the circulation it also induces a feeling deep relaxation. Reflexology aims to stimulate the body's own organs and systems to work at their optimum levels and to maintain Homeostasis.

What conditions have responded well to Reflexology?

• Stress induced illnesses
• InsomniaM
• Migraine
• I.B.S.
• Menstrual problems
• Back Pain
• Arthritis
• Smooth Muscle pain
• Circulatory disorders
• Fertility issues

Reflexology: Low Cost Option to Offset Stress

Reflexology can be a natural, low cost option to offsetting the effects of stress on heart and overall health. Reflexology endeavors to treat the body, mind and spirit as a cohesive system by getting to the cause of disease not its symptoms. Reflexology possesses the capacity to cancel out the effects of stress while it helps the body to reach a place of deep relaxation where it can balance the body systems.

Reflexology Reduces Stress

Through the relaxation process the body is more capable of dealing with the stresses placed on it by daily living and those associated with illness. Reflexology gently nudges the body towards improved functioning of the system by improving lymphatic drainage and venous circulation, simulation to the nerve pathways, and muscle relaxation.

Reflexology Releases Feel-Good Hormones

Reflexology therapeutically reduces stress and tension throughout the body? systems to improve blood and lymph circulation, increase nerve supply to the cells and release toxins from the body's tissues. It is believed to encourage the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good hormones, well documented in their ability to relieve stress.