Understanding The Benefits From The Practice Of Reflexology
Understanding The Benefits From The Practice Of Reflexology. What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a natural healing art. It is seeks to be harmless in its practice and it's intentions.
It is natural because it works with the natural functions of the body and can be beneficial to a person's well being. The purpose of reflexology is to reduce the emotional, physical and psychological stress and tension felt in the body.
When the body is relaxed it can revitalize and rejuvenate its functions. Reflexology can also be used to facilitate becoming more aware of one's own body. It is seen as a healing art because it combines self-awareness with therapeutic relaxation in order to gain optimal healthy bodily functioning.
Reflexology and the relaxed state that it brings to those who experience it has been associated with gaining deeper sleep, as well as relief from different aches and pains, and also relief from headaches and sinus congestion.
Reflexology is not a cure-all, but a therapy to go along with your other medical care. The usual place that reflexology is performed on is a person's feet.
It is believed by those who practice this art, that there are areas of the feet, hand and even the ears that correspond to other body parts and when a reflexology therapist applies pressure or massage to certain areas they stimulate the corresponding body part area, which will remove blockages that exist in the "energy area" of that body part.
This is not a diagnosing art and it cannot cure any medical condition that may be present in the body.
Practitioners of the art of reflexology believe that the therapy they do restores imbalances of the "life energy" or what is referred to as "Qi" of the body.
Although this is an art form that is not based in scientific fact, it has been time-tested as there is evidence that as far back as the times of the ancient Egyptians, reflexology was practiced.
One has to wonder at something that has held the interest of many individuals over many, many centuries.
Quick Reflexology Fact
A few of the most common reasons for conventional medical treatment today are ear infections, constipation, colic and bed-wetting. Reflexology has been shown to dramatically improve these problems, and many more in children. In fact, research has actually shown that children with cerebral palsy who received reflexology work actually had increased growth rate over the kids who did not receive therapy. |
There have been case studies conducted that list the following benefits to reflexology:
1. That clients feel relaxed, comforted and a sense of well-being during treatment
2. While undergoing reflexology treatment clients often experience a tingling or tiredness and may even fall asleep. These are all explained as "what is expected to happen when there is a clearing away of the blockage areas from the body allowing the release of energy.
3. Clients report feeling reduced stress levels, feeling deeply relaxed, they have improved circulations and a more energized outlook on life and a renewed energy.
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A good tip to consider when looking for a good reflexologist is to consider their cleanliness in their office and also if they sanitise or clean your feet before treatment. Most will also include a basic pedicure as part of their service.
During a reflexology treatment you are likely to feel a sense of well being and become more relaxed. It is therefore a great way to reduce stress and aches. Don’t be surprised if you fall asleep! |
In reflexology circles it is said that if the client experiences sinus congestion, nausea or headache that these are symptoms of the process of the body getting rid of the toxins it had been harboring.
These feelings should last no longer than 24 hours from treatment time. To experience this is actually a good thing as it means that the therapy has been successful.
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