subject: The Story Of Reflexology [print this page] Solutions to today's problems often have their roots in history. Dating back thousands of years, the body zone based therapy, reflexology, can help as much today as ever. The ancient Chinese knew this 5 millenia ago, 4 millenia ago the ancient Egyptians also used reflexology.
What ancient civilizations were well aware of, and we understand also, is that reflexology stimulates the flow of energy through channels in our body to stimulate our organs and other body parts.
Researched and practiced in several lands around the globe, there is even archaeological evidence that suggests this was used by the Egyptians in 2330 BC, China in 2704 BC and Japan in 690 BC. The earliest known written work on the subject was published in central Europe in the 1580s, This was while Queen Elizabeth the First was on the English throne, and her people explored the globe. Reflexology was brought to the attention of the modern western' world in the late nineteenth century and it is now practiced extensively, together with alternative life enhancing therapies.
500 years on and we can't say 'if' about stress, these days it's more of a 'when' you're suffering from stress, tension, tiredness. It's more important than ever to make time for relaxing, rejuvenating therapies. Reflexology is my favourite, I've been lucky enough to have many reflexology treatments, and always come away from a treatment with, literally, a spring in my step. Makes me feel great! It could well do the same for you!!
Reflexology can aid whole body relaxation, leading to better nerve and vital fluid supply. Balance is restored, we are freshened, reinvigorated, and ready to face the daily demands life throws at us.
Tender or painful twinges, hormonal issues and a personal grips of mine, sluggish digestion, can all be helped by the perk up in our body's functioning that reflexology can bring. In my experience reflexology works brilliantly, and is a lot nicer than taking medicines. Once I discovered reflexology I no longer needed indigestion tablets.
Reflexology is based on the idea that our feet contain reflexes relative to each organ, function and part of our body. By applying pressure to specific parts of our feet our systems are stimulated, toxins expelled, energy channels unblocked.Pressing on these foot points can stimulate our body systems, expelling impurities and pollutants and freeing up energy channels. A simple example can be found in shoulder:toe connection. Shoulder pain often equates to pain in the big toe of the same side. Well placed TLC from the reflexologist can give relief to the painful shoulder.
Reflexology encourages our body's own powerful capacity to recover. It can't guarantee a cure or detection of specific illnesses but can highlight to the therapist where you may have congestion or tension, which might in turn indicate a problem that needs further investigation.
Make sure you try reflexology, it's proven to be completely safe and is such a great destresser.
Could you ever imagine having such fascinating feet!
