Regardless of your health ailments/conditions, the reflexology process involves the entire foot, starting at the toes and working down the length of the foot.
Focus will be given to the area corresponding to the specific problem, however, working the entire area allows the nerve pathways and congestion to release and promote the relaxation response of the entire body, including internal organs and glands as well as muscle groups, bones, nerve ganglions (solar plexus, brachial plexus) and nerves (sciatic).
Every patient will heal differently, but reflexology is beneficial for all ages, from babies to the elderly.
Reflexology to the feet, hands, or ears sends a calming message from the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system, which in turn signals the body to adjust the tension level. This enhances overall relaxation, brings internal organs and their systems into a state of optimum functioning, and increases blood supply (which brings additional oxygen and nutrients to cells and enhances waste removal). It positively affects the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, immune, and neuropeptide systems in the body. The resultant release of tension has a positive effect in relieving muscular pain.
A significant challenge facing many women today is infertility. Many women find themselves in the awful predicament of not being able to fall pregnant. They’re told to relax in order to conceive, but most feel they can’t relax until they fall pregnant. Anecdotal evidence suggests reflexology can assist with fertility issues by giving the recipient a feeling of well being and helping them to feel less stressed. It encourages the body systems to work more efficiently and helps to create a healthierenvironment for pregnancy to occur.
Immune defenses are boosted through reflexology treatment. It stimulates the lymphatic system, which reduces the risk of an infection. Reflexology cleanses the body of toxins and impurities. The body has built in mechanisms for cleansing itself in the form of lymph nodes, kidneys, the colon and skin. If any of these become blocked or function improperly, toxins and waste matter build up. Reflexology also stimulates the production of endorphins leading to improved immunity.
Reflexology is used by many people as a method of eliminating pain. As an analgesic treatment, reflexology can reduce the severity of migraines and headaches, simply by relieving tension in the muscles that can often result in these conditions. Any headaches induced by stress can also be improved, since stress often manifests in the physical symptoms of a migraine. This is actually one of the most popular applications of reflexology.
Stress can’t be avoided, but it becomes a problem when one fails to manage it well. Stress depletes the body of essential nutrients and upsets the delicate hormonal balance. The body’s defences break down making a person more susceptible to illness and disease.Reflexology reduces stress by generating deep, tranquil relaxation that helps the body to balance itself and allow healing energy to flow.
Reflexology helps clear away the stress and turmoil of everyday life giving you a chance to regain healthy, restful sleep patterns. Your body will respond with gradually increased mental and physical clarity as you experience the careful manipulation of specific reflex points on the foot. Reflexology can help relieve insomnia using techniques based on ancient knowledge of the specific reflex points to help relieve stress – the major contributor to sleep issues.
Circulation can be greatly improved through reflexology. Blood needs to flow freely throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the cells, removing the waste products of metabolism and other toxins. Stress tightens up the cardiovascular system and restricts blood flow. By reducing stress and tension, reflexology allows the cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally and easily.
Nerve function is imperative to the body’s communication channels. Every part of the body is managed by messages carried along neural pathways. When these pathways are impaired, nerve function is impeded and messages are not moved effectively resulting in the body operating at less than optimum levels. Reflexology stimulates more than 7,000 nerves in the feet.
Reflexology can be as effective for sinus relief as other homeopathic remedies. You may need
stronger intervention if your sinus problems are related to serious infections or blockages – but if reflexology can help, it will work best when you’re hydrated. Drink plenty of water regularly and especially drink a large glass before undertaking sinus-relief techniques
For the body to be healthy, everything must work together. If one part is out of balance, other parts suffer. Reflexology restores the natural energy flow and returns balance to the whole nervous system through pressure on specific points.
Energy levels are revitalised. By relaxing and opening up energy pathways, reflexology revitalizes the body and supplies it with energy on all levels
