What
is Reflexology?
Health at Your Fingertip's
Reflexology or zone therapy is the practice involving the physical act
of applying pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger
and hand techniques. Oil, cream or lotion may be used on specific reflex
areas that reflect an image of the body with the premise that such work
effects a physical and or emotional change.
History
of Reflexology
Archaelogical evidence points to ancient reflexology practices in Egypts,
China and Japan as far back as 2300 BC.
We rediscovered the concept in the 19th century following European and
Russian research in the nervous system. Influences to reflexes and thus
brain-organ dynamics survive as a medical practice today.
American Physiotherapist Eunice Ingham is credited with keeping alive
a specific system of reflex areas by 1938. Since then, practising reflexologists
all over the world have emerged, hundreds of reflexology books publishes,
number of magazine articles and researches implemented.
What
are the benefits of Reflexology ?
Research and surveys have shown reflexology to be effective in many
ways, the main benefit to do with the reduction of stress.
- It creates relaxation
- It reduces pain
- It ameliorates many health concerns
- It improves blood flow
- It aids in post operative recovery
- It impacts on physiological measures such as blood pressure
- It enhances medical care
- It benefits mental health
- It complements cancer care
- It eases pregnancy , delivery and aftercare
Reflexology is a complement to standard medical care and should not
be construed as medical advice. Reflexology helps to interrupt the stress
signals in the body and thus reset the homeostasis that is to say the
body's equilibrium.
Who
can benefit from Reflexology ?
Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide
range of acute and chronic conditions. Many people having found it beneficial
for the treatment of specific conditions continue with regular treatments
in order to maintain health and well being. While many people use reflexology
as a way of relaxing the mind and body and counteracting stress, at
the same time many doctors, consultants and other health care professionals
recognise reflexology as a well established, respected and effective
therapy.
Reflexology helps us to cope on a physical, mental and emotional level
thereby encouraging us to heal and maintain health in all areas of our
lives.
A
session last generally about one hour and currently costs £35.
The
AOR - Association of Reflexologists - online
www.aor.org.uk
delivers excellence in Reflexology.
The
letters MAR after a therapist's name denote their full membership status,
demonstrating that they have met the strictest standards of reflexology
practice, and that they are committed to continually developing their
skills and knowledge, together with agreeing to abide by the Association's
Code of Practice and Ethics.
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