Reflexology is a science which teaches that there are pressure points in the feet related to each and every organ and to all parts of the body.
Stimulating these reflex points properly can help many health problems in a natural way, just like preventive maintenance.
Massaging or pressing each area can stimulate the flow of energy, blood, nutrients, and nerve impulses to the corresponding body zone, and thereby relieve ailments in that zone.
Generally, the reflex points on the hand and feet are effective because they are situated at the ends of the zones and are therefore more sensitive than the reflex points on other body parts.
What we call "reflexology" today was developed around the early-mid 1900's in the United States and France.
In 1917 Dr.
William Fitzgerald published his book "Relieving Pain at Home".
Dr.
Fitzgerald outlined "zone theory" which divides the human body and separates into a series of 10 "zones".
His work showed how applying pressure to a reflex on one part of the body could achieve an analgesic effect on another part of the body.
Fitzgerald used electrical and non-electrical devices to apply pressure.
However, Dr.
Fitzgerald's work was not widely accepted by the medical community of his time.
Later, Dr.
Joe Shelby-Riley took note of Fitzgerald's research and Dr.
Riley introduced the idea that not only are there vertical reflex "zones" but that horizontal zones exist as well.
Dr.
Riley eliminated the need for "devices" to apply pressure.
Eunice Ingham, Riley's assistant, was fascinated by these theories and applied the anatomical model to the application of Zone Theory.
Ingham is known as the "Mother of Reflexology" and is credited with teaching the public about the benefits of hand and foot reflexology during the 1930's and 1940's.
She is further credited with determining that by applying alternating pressure to relevant areas, healing increased.
There is some research showing high blood pressure can successfully be controlled by following home remedies and reflexology sessions.
Reflexology is simple to do and without any side, effects and many benefits not only in controlling blood pressure, but to an overall body system.
A certain area can be worked on, for example, reflexologists can help with pain associated with the pain associated with sinusitis, can drain the sinuses and strengthen them, in order to avoid future bouts of sinusitis Reflexology is all about bringing balance, harmony and a sense of well-being to the body.
Even a mini reflexology session can help bring us back into balance and facilitate healing within the body.
Stimulating these reflex points properly can help many health problems in a natural way, just like preventive maintenance.
Massaging or pressing each area can stimulate the flow of energy, blood, nutrients, and nerve impulses to the corresponding body zone, and thereby relieve ailments in that zone.
Generally, the reflex points on the hand and feet are effective because they are situated at the ends of the zones and are therefore more sensitive than the reflex points on other body parts.
What we call "reflexology" today was developed around the early-mid 1900's in the United States and France.
In 1917 Dr.
William Fitzgerald published his book "Relieving Pain at Home".
Dr.
Fitzgerald outlined "zone theory" which divides the human body and separates into a series of 10 "zones".
His work showed how applying pressure to a reflex on one part of the body could achieve an analgesic effect on another part of the body.
Fitzgerald used electrical and non-electrical devices to apply pressure.
However, Dr.
Fitzgerald's work was not widely accepted by the medical community of his time.
Later, Dr.
Joe Shelby-Riley took note of Fitzgerald's research and Dr.
Riley introduced the idea that not only are there vertical reflex "zones" but that horizontal zones exist as well.
Dr.
Riley eliminated the need for "devices" to apply pressure.
Eunice Ingham, Riley's assistant, was fascinated by these theories and applied the anatomical model to the application of Zone Theory.
Ingham is known as the "Mother of Reflexology" and is credited with teaching the public about the benefits of hand and foot reflexology during the 1930's and 1940's.
She is further credited with determining that by applying alternating pressure to relevant areas, healing increased.
There is some research showing high blood pressure can successfully be controlled by following home remedies and reflexology sessions.
Reflexology is simple to do and without any side, effects and many benefits not only in controlling blood pressure, but to an overall body system.
A certain area can be worked on, for example, reflexologists can help with pain associated with the pain associated with sinusitis, can drain the sinuses and strengthen them, in order to avoid future bouts of sinusitis Reflexology is all about bringing balance, harmony and a sense of well-being to the body.
Even a mini reflexology session can help bring us back into balance and facilitate healing within the body.