What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is an ancient healing practice that utilises pressure-point massage techniques to restore balance in the body. It is effective in reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall health. Reflexology works on the theory that specific zones on the feet and hands correspond to various organs and body parts, and applying pressure to these zones can improve health in those areas through energetic pathways. Many people turn to reflexology for relaxation,and improved circulation.
About the History of Reflexology
Reflexology has its origins in the holistic traditions of ancient cultures such as Egyptian, Chinese, and Vietnamese. This wellness treatment involves specialised compression techniques applied to reflex points on the feet, which are connected to specific body parts, organs, or glands through nerve pathways. By stimulating these points, reflexology helps restore balance, reduce stress, relieve tension, and support self-healing.
Modern reflexology, pioneered by Dr. William Fitzgerald in the early 1900s, was further developed into "Zone Therapy" by Dr. Joseph Riley. Physiotherapist Eunice Ingham expanded on this work in the 1930s by mapping out the reflexes on the feet that are still used today. Reflexology, unlike other treatments, is gentle, non-invasive, and has no harmful side effects. It is a holistic approach that benefits the entire body, beyond just the feet.
Benefits include:
- Improved digestion and relief from conditions like irritable bowel, constipation, Crohn's & Colitis.
- Balancing of the hormonal system to address issues such as PMS, reproductive problems, sleep disorders, infertility, anxiety & depression.
- Unblock congestion and energy pathways, alleviate headaches, migraines, colds, sinus issues, brain fog, low energy, and fatigue.
- Enhanced circulation, blood flow, oxygen intake, addressing high blood pressure and diabetes.
- Stimulation of the immune and lymphatic systems for self-healing, aiding in sickness, injury, and autoimmune diseases.
- Pain relief and nerve impulse improvement, addressing back pain, stiffness, muscle tension, sciatica, nerve damage, and chronic pain.
- Body detoxification, helping with bladder infections, fluid retention from pregnancy, and lymphedema.
- Improved muscle tone and mobility, combating weakness due to ageing.
Let yourself flourish!
Ricardina x
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