Sunday, May 16, 2010
Healing Your Body by Reflexology
Today there is much interest generated about reflexology and its effects on health and welfare of the human body. This soft, alternate and non-invasive therapy it is highly beneficial as it encourages and helps the body heal naturally. Reflexology is a method of applying the pressure of the fingers and thumbs on specific areas and points on the hands, feet and ears even of the body brings about the release of stress and improves health.
Reflexologists recognize and identify the specific reflex points and areas on the hands and feet that correspond to other parts of the body and systems. They argue that by applying pressure to these reflex points, there is a favorable effect on the corresponding bodies and overall health and healing in the body. For example, treatment of reflexology states that a certain region of the"arch"one's mouth corresponds to the bladder and the necessary pressure on this area will also affect the functioning of the bladder.
Millions of people around the world use reflexology as a complementary therapy along with other therapies for anxiety, diabetes, renal failure, the control of headaches, sinusitis, etc. This type of treatment like acupuncture, acupressure works as well in relation to the body's energy through stimulation of reflex points (although the reflex points in acupuncture and acupressure, reflexology not always the same as reflex points).
Although they resemble each other, it is wrong to confuse reflexology with massage. Specific techniques used in both are different. Massage uses systematic manipulation whereas reflexology use of micro-motion techniques such as crochet, finger walking, etc.
Reflexology has been found to be beneficial for restoring harmony and balance in the body and for releasing tension and stress. It is a serene mind and a complete state of relaxation. Research in the U.S. and around the world indicates that reflexology has positive benefits. Studies conducted by the Health institutions have indicated that reflexology helps to reduce pain in the body, improve sleep and relaxation and also reduce depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
More than three hundred studies in Chinese research showed that reflexology is effective in a majority of the cases that sixty four types of diseases treated. However, although the quality of the studies have not shown one cannot deny that there are hundreds of testimonies from people who believe they were helped by reflexology.
It is necessary to do some research before you choose a reflexologist. It does take time and practice to become aware of the flow of energy and building up a sensitivity in the fingers, it is advisable to ask friends and family as first providers for referrals. You must be comfortable and at ease with the reflexologist to get the best result.
Reflexologists recognize and identify the specific reflex points and areas on the hands and feet that correspond to other parts of the body and systems. They argue that by applying pressure to these reflex points, there is a favorable effect on the corresponding bodies and overall health and healing in the body. For example, treatment of reflexology states that a certain region of the"arch"one's mouth corresponds to the bladder and the necessary pressure on this area will also affect the functioning of the bladder.
Millions of people around the world use reflexology as a complementary therapy along with other therapies for anxiety, diabetes, renal failure, the control of headaches, sinusitis, etc. This type of treatment like acupuncture, acupressure works as well in relation to the body's energy through stimulation of reflex points (although the reflex points in acupuncture and acupressure, reflexology not always the same as reflex points).
Although they resemble each other, it is wrong to confuse reflexology with massage. Specific techniques used in both are different. Massage uses systematic manipulation whereas reflexology use of micro-motion techniques such as crochet, finger walking, etc.
Reflexology has been found to be beneficial for restoring harmony and balance in the body and for releasing tension and stress. It is a serene mind and a complete state of relaxation. Research in the U.S. and around the world indicates that reflexology has positive benefits. Studies conducted by the Health institutions have indicated that reflexology helps to reduce pain in the body, improve sleep and relaxation and also reduce depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
More than three hundred studies in Chinese research showed that reflexology is effective in a majority of the cases that sixty four types of diseases treated. However, although the quality of the studies have not shown one cannot deny that there are hundreds of testimonies from people who believe they were helped by reflexology.
It is necessary to do some research before you choose a reflexologist. It does take time and practice to become aware of the flow of energy and building up a sensitivity in the fingers, it is advisable to ask friends and family as first providers for referrals. You must be comfortable and at ease with the reflexologist to get the best result.
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