Reflexology is an ancient practice in Chinese medicine that consists
of massaging and squeezing on parts of the feet or other areas of
the body to promote improved health and wellbeing.
It has been used in China since 2704 B.C. to compliment other
natural healing methods while stimulating your recovery. It is
more than just a foot massage as its theraupetical effects are
numerous.
Through a gentle yet effective therapy, foot massage reflexology
relieves tension and clears blockages by stimulating sensory
receptors in the nerve fibres of the foot.
As a result, energy is produced that branches to the spinal cord
where it is dispersed throughout the entire nervous system.
It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect
an image of the body on the feet.
A foot massage reflexology session greatlyrelaxes the body,
thereby reducing any constriction of blood vessels and improving
circulation.
In turn, it helps to break up and dissolve crystal deposits caused
by an excess of uric acid, which has built up in the body and
settled in the feet.
During a foot massage reflexology treatment, endorphins are released
into the bloodstream, easing aches and pains, promoting a feeling of
deep relaxation and balance in those treated.
Reflexology helps restore and maintain the bodies’ natural equilibrium
and encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy
balance.
Through much research and analysis, foot massage reflexology
treatments have been shown to assist in conditions such as: