Reflexology can also pick up conditions and ailments that are not always "obvious"- as it is a way of transmitting healing energy without even being aware of it. For example, the hand, the ear and the iris of the eye contain reflex points for the entire body but these points are more specific to the feet.
Reflexology induces total relaxation, allowing the healing processes of the body to start healing itself, and this is why it is so beneficial, as a general feeling of "well being" and contentment then is instilled throughout the entire body.
Reflexology is a hand or foot massage inducing relaxation and reducing tension as this is bought about by "touch". The energy zones that run throughout our body and reflex areas are all directly related to the areas and pressure points within both feet.
Reflexology is not a new holistic therapy as it has been practised for many decades, it has really only become more widely accepted and recognised as a treatment within the last years as people become more willing to try new approaches to help them with their conditions and then realise that they work!
Reflexology induces relaxation and relaxes tension, so can therefore, reduce the stress hormones such as Adrenalin enabling the body to start healing itself. Excessive stress disrupts the balance of good health and the body system called "homoeostasis". It allows the nervous system to calm down and function more normally and because the body is seeking homoeostasis the healing can take place and the client experiences well being across spiritual, emotional and physical levels.
The practise of Reflexology can produce T Cells, white cells (Infection fighters) and neurotransmitters in the lymphatic system which control mood, this therefore, enables body to re heal. It has been estimated, that over 75% of all illness are stress related, and so these therefore, may be troubling the client. These cells can be healed by the body by the increase of blood flow. People with chronically poor circulation often have swollen hands or feet and gravity pulls toxins down, so inorganic materials can build up in the bottoms of the feet. A Reflexologist is able to break up these deposits by stimulating them and improve the circulation. Once these deposits have been broken up it gives the foot both stability and security, so the client is able to benefit from the natural way that the body cures itself and this can obviously reduce the stress levels significantly reverting them back to normal. Once this process has taken place, the body is stimulated thus encouraging the client to lead a happier and more energetic life. If the stress hormones arent secreted back to a more normal level they can cause damage to the body if prolonged. When neural pathways become impaired the nerve function operates at a very minimum level, however, the Reflexologist is able to stimulate more than 14,000 nerves when touching both feet and this encourages the clearing and opening of these pathways. Circulation also therefore, improves as blood flow is improved and oxygen reaches all the cells. With the ever increasing levels of stress around us, it is important for us to recognise and be active in trying to keep as healthy as possible and using Reflexology is one way certainly, of helping the body.
