Reduce Stress - Reflexology Reduces Stress by Helping The Body Regain

Reflexology also known as ”zone therapy”, is a form of alternative healing
that involves the application of pressure to the feet, hands, and sometimes, the
ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or
lotion. It is based on the belief that there are “zones” or “reflex areas” in the foot
that correspond to all the parts of the body including major organs. These zones
are also mirrored in the hand and in reflexology, applying pressure to specific areas
on the feet and hands can affect our body’s system or a person’s “qi” and thus
promote good health.
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“pressure therapy” and involves applying focused pressure to certain known reflex
points located in the hand to cure or prevent disease. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Research has shown that reflexology techniques are effective and beneficial in
many ways, impacting a variety of physical and psychological concerns.
Reflexology has been known to:
 reduce stress - Reflexology reduces stress by helping the body regain

balance and allowing self-healing. It promotes calmness and a well sens of
being. Once the reflexology massage starts, the relaxation begins, which is
confirmed by EEG brain activity. It is important that our stress level is reduced
because we are more susceptible to illness and diseases when we are
stressed.
 improve blood circulation - Studies have shown that reflexology increases
blood flow to the feet, brain, kidneys, and intestines, because reflexology
relaxes the overall body, including cardiovascular system, and thus it pumps
blood naturally and easily. When blood flows freely, oxygen and nutrients are
carried out to the cells and removes metabolic wastes and other toxins.
 stimulate nerve function - Reflexology can stimulate over 7,000 nerves in
the feet and encourages the opening and clearing of neural pathways.
 improve the immune system - Reflexology induces the lymphatic system
and therefore reduces risk for infection.
 promote a well sense of being by inducing the production of endorphins
(the feel good hormones), leading to increase in immune power and a happier
state of mind. It can help in faster recovery after surgery by reducing pain and
helps to reduce the use of analgesic. It also interrupts pain pathways and can
reduce pain.
 increase one’s energy level - Reflexology revitalizes energy throughout
the body by stimulating and relaxing energy pathways.
 promotes a healthy reproductive health by stimulating reproductive
glands in producing hormones. It clears blockages of the pelvic area in
females. Women, who received reflexology experience shorter labor times
compare to those who don’t undergo reflexology. In addition to this, it has a
positive impact on postpartum anxiety, depression, bowel movements, and
urination.
 helps prevent digestive disorders by stimulating muscle action and
peristalsis which aids in smooth passage of food as it is digested. It also
boosts the liver in disposal of unwanted substances which are passed on the
kidneys for excretion.
Reflexology is suitable for all age groups but certain conditions affect the length and
the type of reflexology treatment that your therapist may advise you. Advise the
reflexologist if you have ay of these:
 Acute undiagnosed pain

 Aneurism
 Arthritis, if joints swollen or painful
 Cancer
 Diabetes
 Epilepsy
 Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
 Imminent medical test or procedures
 Injury to the feet (or hands)
 Osteoporosis
 Cellulitis
 Phlebitis
 Pregnancy (in the first 3 months)
 Varicose veins, if severe
Reflexology works for any age, but if you have a long term term medical condition
that requires monitoring, it’s always best to tell your doctor of any treatment you’re
undergoing as reflexology may stimulate some organs (like the liver and thyroid).
Web References:
http://www.balancepoint.co.uk/index.php?
option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=26
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflexology
http://www.sydneyreflexology.com/reflexology-benefits.php
http://www.reflexology-research.com/whatis.htm

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Reflexology also known as ”zone therapy”, is a form of alternative healing

CLICK on the image to see a larger version. English: Hand reflexology is a

Reflexology has been known to:

 reduce stress - Reflexology reduces stress by helping the body regain

 Acute undiagnosed pain

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