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Reflexology
Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive, yet very effective therapy involving pressure points in the feet and sometimes hands. It is used to restore balance, relieve pain and provide stress reilef. There are certain points in the feet which correlate to different parts of the body. This type of treatment involves applying pressure to these points by rubbing and massaging the feet, which, in turn, stimulates the body's own natural healing process. How Does Reflexology Work? Working the reflex points in the feet sends stimuli to various organs, glands, and nerves in the body. Tenderness at particular points in the feet, may indicate congestion in other parts of the body. What Conditions is Reflexolgy Useful For? Because this is a therapy aimed at retsoring balance, it is useful for nearly all body systems.It is useful for normalizing painful, congested, sluggish or overactive states within the body. Conditions that respond well to this type of therapy include:
Colic Back & Neck Pain Siatica
Stroke Learning Reflexology This therapy can be a wonderful health tool for the whole family. Because it is such a safe, effective method to treat a wide variety of ailments, its a good choice for treating babes and young children. It can also be done on ourselves Many couples learn to do the techiniques on eachother, which can be a very satisfying way to reconnect with a partner after a long, stressful day apart. Its especially nice when you get to know each other's feet really well and can offer quick, effect relief and comfort. Our whole family loves to have their feet rubbed, and during times of illness, my young daughters will often ask to have their feet rubbed. We look for specially shaped rocks when we're out hiking or on the beach. These can be great tools for rubbing feet and getting at specific reflex points. Here's a short demonstration of the basics to get you started... Books You can farmiliarize yourself with the specific reflex points in the feet and their correlating body systems by getting a good book on the subject. Look for one that includes easy to read charts. Healing Yourself with Foot Reflexology
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The information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only, and not as any form of medical advice. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider.
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by Mildred Carter is a great, comprehensive, book to start with.
