The Definition Of Reflexology
The Definition Of Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a complementary therapy, intended for use alongside conventional medical care and not as a replacement.
It is the practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears, in order to encourage a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or to try to improve general health.
Reflexology is most commonly performed on the feet, moving on to the hands and/or ears where physical restraints (contraindications), such as veruccas or fractures, apply.
There is no one fixed theory to explain reflexology. All practitioners believe that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that reflexology assists the self-healing process.
Some practitioners believe these zones to reflect the energy (Qi) body, and that blockages of energy in the body are reflected through "grit" or "lumps" on the foot.
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A therapist will apply pressure in the form of relaxing massage to these areas, in order to stimulate the corresponding area and thereby remove blockages in the energy body.
Contrary to some beliefs, reflexology does not seek to diagnose or cure medical conditions, merely imbalances in the life energy or Qi of the body.
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Once you have made the decision to visit a trained reflexologist, you may be wondering what you can expect from him or her.
You may also be asking yourself, what if I am embarrassed about my feet, or my feet are ticklish, how will I be able to handle the therapy?
All of these are viable questions.
As far as the appearance of your feet, don’t worry about them. All feet are different and there is nothing to be ashamed about.
The only possible thing that might come up in direct relation to the appearance of your feet may be if you have a severe problem with corns or the like.
In this case, your reflexologist may recommend treatment options. |
There are concerns over the efficacy of this treatment, and about the safety of using such a therapy instead of conventional medicine, which have resulted in some studies to investigate reflexology
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