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Reflexology .WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY? Reflexology dates back at least 5000 years and was practised in China as a form of zone therapy; over the centuries it has been defined into what we know today as the powerful and healing foot or hand treatment . It is thought to have been used originally to help with pain relief, as reflexology stimulates the body to release endorphins , the bodys’ natural painkillers . Reflexology is a very effective form of therapeutic foot massage , which activates the healing powers of the body ; it works on the long established principle that there are energy zones which run throughout the body and reflex areas in the feet which relate to all the major organs, glands and body parts . Reflexology is classified as a holistic therapy, in other words it aims to bring about good health by looking at the body as a whole and not just a part . Reflexology reduces stress and induces deep relaxation. Reflexology works as a preventative treatment as it aims to trigger the body to return to a state of balance, or homeostasis. The physical mechanism of Reflexology is still not fully understood, but during a treatment the Reflexologist stimulates over 7000 nerves in the feet, which works on the circulatory and nervous systems to clear neural pathways and revitalise the body . Reflexology is an excellent detox ! it's a natural and non invasive form of therapy, which not only is very enjoyable , but is deeply healing and relaxing . Many people have found relief from long term ailments or injuries through reflexology as it seeks to restore the body to balance and eliminate the root problems rather than just masking the symptoms, as is common with many conventional treatments. As with many holistic treatments , because the therapist is only working with your body and its’ ability to heal , it may not be an instant fix and sometimes can seem to be slower to work than conventional medicine – this is because it is working on a much deeper level , restoring the body to balance and helping to eliminate the root problem for long term benefit . Due to the fact that the body is being urged to shake off any imbalances and toxins it does occasionally trigger what is known as a ‘healing crisis’. This can be anything from a headache , to excessive need to urinate as the body is detoxing , to temporary cold symptoms ; this can be a bit alarming especially if you are having a reflexology treatment in order to get better , not feel worse ! , but rest assured that it is in fact a very good sign as it is a signal that the body is responding to the treatment and that cellular renewal and circulatory stimulation is happening . |
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