How does Foot Reflexology Work?
The basic theory that underlies foot reflexology is that there are various so-called reflex points on the feet (and hands) that correlate with various glands, organs, and other parts of the body. For instance, the head is reflected on the tips of the toes, the ball of the foot corresponds with the chest and heart, the arch of the foot corresponds with the kidney, pancreas, and liver, the heel corresponds with the intestines and lower back, and so on. And when pressure is applied with the thumb, fingers, or even the hand on these points or parts of the foot, it results in relaxation and relief of the symptoms felt in the corresponding gland, organ, or part of the body. It is believed that foot reflexology works by working the nerve endings where the pressure is applied. There are about 7,500 nerve endings on each foot, which send signals to the brain. Plus, there are about 800 meters of lymph, nerves, and blood vessels, 3 arches, 50 ligaments, 19 muscles, and 26 bones all of which are w
