Treating Depression With Reflexology


Treating Depression With Reflexology. Depression affects the whole body, the nervous system, moods, thoughts, they way you feel about yourself and others, and the way you react to situations around you.

Depression affects somewhere around 18 million Americans every year. In fact, it is one of the most common medical problems in the United States.

Even more disturbing is that anti-depressants are commonplace in todays society. I am here to say however, that there are ways to attack depression without drug intervention.

In a society where drugs seem to be the answer for everything, I believe it is imperative to find another way. Drugs are not the answers to our problems. Moreover, they come with their own bag full of problems, which eventually show up elsewhere in the body.

Reflexology is one answer to this common problem. Not only is this form of self-help therapy relaxing and provides immediate relief in many cases; moreover it is free of charge and extremely convenient. If you are unfamiliar with reflexology, it is simply the practice of strategically applying pressure to areas of the feet and hands as they correspond with specific body organs.

Just like the teeth, the feet and hands are a map to the health of our entire body. By stimulating nerves on specific areas of the feet and hands, we can stimulate blood flow and eliminate toxin buildup in the corresponding areas of the body.

Furthermore, reflexology stimulates the lymphatic system and encourages the release of endorphins, the natural feel good hormones that are well documented in relieving the effects of stress. Reflexology is fairly simple to perform and even simpler to incorporate into your daily routine.

This can be very important for people that suffer from long-lasting depression or frequent spouts of depression. There are many online guides and diagrams that you can use. Or, if you prefer to have the information at your fingertips, there are many great books you can even get at your local library that will walk you through the process of reflexology treatment.

If you are really serious about learning the techniques, there are numerous online reflexology schools where you can take classes and learn in-depth techniques for more specific sicknesses and diseases. 

Quick Reflexology Fact

For small children, you could offer a mom and baby session where you would travel to their home and provide therapy to the child as well as a relaxation session for the busy mom as an added perk. It is a unique approach that will add value to your business. You could think of yourself as the "Nanny 911" of reflexology.


If you would like to read some of the success stories that have resulted from numerous reflexology studies, there is a report on reflexology research published at www.reflexology-research.com.

This report demonstrates how reflexology treatment was able to alleviate the effects of severe stress in most cases. In one such study, twenty patients were given reflexology treatments for one weeks time. 
 


The treatments focused on areas of the feet relating to the adrenal glands, kidneys, bladder, sinus, brain and heart. These are common organs that get compromised by the effects of stress.
 
The results were astounding. Forty percent experienced a complete cure; thirty five percent were greatly improved; fifteen percent mildly improved; and ten percent reported no change at all.
 

There are degrees of depression. A bad mood generally doesn’t last long and is technically not a depression. On the other end of the scale we have clinical depression or major depressive disorder which is recognisable by the fact that it is interfering with normal day to day life.


The bottom line is that reflexology has proved to be a therapy that is beneficial for everyone. It is the perfect complimentary medicine whether or not you must take prescription drugs or not. Once you try it you will understand why reflexology has found a permanent place in the health industry.

Reflexology Facts Today

02/04/2012
Foreign masseuses nabbed
The women aged in their 20s and 30s were waiting for their customers when police raided the premises. -NST

Foreign masseuses nabbed

02/04/2012
Professional masseuses are no hustlers
WALKING around the major shopping complexes in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, you might have a very good chance of getting waylaid by insistent sales promoters who chase after you and would do just about anything to get you to buy what they are selling.

Professional masseuses are no hustlers

01/24/2012
Unusual Spa Treatments That Are Worth Trying
Go beyond the ordinary old massage and experience a whole new level of relaxation, rejuvenation and wellness with these less-commonly chosen spa treatments.

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02/02/2012
Marylander Opens The Massage Place on Sunset; His 10th Store
2012-02-02 The Massage Place opened yesterday in the former Gavri Med Spa at 15113 Sunset, across from Ralphs. The 1,500-sq.-ft. space has six massage rooms and a room for facials.

Marylander Opens The Massage Place on Sunset; His 10th Store

01/28/2012
SMC not in position to classify masseuses — Deputy chairman
SIBU: Clients should use their own judgment and wisdom when seeking reflexology services to ensure the masseuse fits their bill.

SMC not in position to classify masseuses — Deputy chairman

01/24/2012
Unusual Spa Treatments That Are Worth Trying
Go beyond the ordinary old massage and experience a whole new level of relaxation, rejuvenation and wellness with these less-commonly chosen spa treatments.

Unusual Spa Treatments That Are Worth Trying

01/27/2012
Doctor: Reflexology not suitable for all
SIBU: Those planning for a foot massage after a hard day’s work are advised to seek medical assessment by trained medical practitioners to see if the complementary treatment is suitable.

Doctor: Reflexology not suitable for all

01/28/2012
SMC not in position to classify masseuses — Deputy chairman
SIBU: Clients should use their own judgment and wisdom when seeking reflexology services to ensure the masseuse fits their bill.

SMC not in position to classify masseuses — Deputy chairman

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