What is Reflexology?

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Reflexology is a science based on the belief that each part of the body is interconnected through the nervous system to the hands and feet. Stimulating specific reflex points in the feet through a nurturing touch helps reduce anxiety, helps with side effects and can bring needed nutrients to poorly functioning areas of the body. This can help restore balance throughout the body aiding the whole person not just the prevailing symptoms.

Benefits:

Used to balance emotions

Restore circulation throughout the physical body

Increasing circulation in the brain

Improve concentration and the ability to meditate

Relieve insomnia

Help in lowering blood pressure

Calm the nervous system

Felling of well-being and renewed energy

Reduces migraines

Helps reduce constipation plus various digestive problems

Pain relief of the neck, shoulders, back and jaw

Rid the body of toxins in the lymphatic system

Aids some post cancer treatments

So reflexology cleanses your body and gets your natural energy flowing the way it should. These benefits of reflexology can normalizes the glands and reduces physical as well as emotional tension.

In a study, 35 women who complained of their distress with PMS were randomly assigned to 2 groups. One group received reflexology treatment while the other was given “fake” reflexology sessions.

The study reported that women who received reflexology from a trained therapist once a week, for 8 weeks in a 30 minutes session reported significant decrease in premenstrual symptoms compared to the other group that was given a “fake” reflexology sessions.