What is reflexology and how does it work?
Reflexology is a holistic approach to assist the body to heal itself. It is based on the premise that the entire body, its organs, glands and systems, are mirrored on the feet. For example, the toe region represents the head and neck areas; the broader ball of the foot corresponds to the shoulders and rib cage. The foot narrows at the arch, just as the body narrows at the waist, and then broadens again at the heel, just the body broadens at the hips. The right foot represents the right side of the body, the left foot the left side, with the division occurring at the spine. A Reflexologist uses specific thumb and finger techniques to stimulate the 72, 000 nerve endings in each foot. Properly applied, physiological changes take place, causing the body to throw off toxins and release energy blockages that take the form of crystal deposits, tenderness or pain in the feet. What does reflexology do for a person? Reflexologys goal is to trigger the mechanisms in the body to restore and mainta
