The functionality of Foot Reflexology and Health Benefits:
In Chinese traditional belief, "Human Feet" can be regarded as a "second human heart" as it functions as a thermometer and through which human's health condition can also be accurately reflected and gauged.
It is believed that the internal organs of humans are mapped into "reflexes" on the feet. Accordingly, it is possible to gauge from the feet the health condition of an individual.
Foot Reflexology is a natural therapy (requires the application of a specific type of pressure on the reflexes in the feet corresponding to every part of the body) which helps revitalize the energy and balance the body. It motivates and activates the potential self defense system of an individual and finally leads to the strengthening of the immune system. Individuals involved will experience remedial results and feel a general improvement of their health condition.
A human's foot which is larger than the hands, nose, ears, and lips is full of blood vessels and nerves. The organism is somewhat complex and furthest from the heart, thus, the blood circulation is probably at its weakest point.
When we apply pressure on the reflexes of the feet which correspond to every part of the body, the temperature goes up and blood flow is increased.
The uric acid crystal built up in the blood vessels of the feet will be dissolved in the process. These crystals may re-circulate with the blood flow and be eliminated through urine and human discharge.
Some sensitive individuals may even experience milky urine with a strong offensive odor within five days after foot reflexology. This actually is part of the body detoxification process. However, most individuals would certainly feel a lightening of the body and feel rejuvenated.
Foot reflexology also yields tangible result for preservation of youth and skin texture improvement. This is due to the fact that foot reflexology stimulates adrenalin which in turn gives rise to a higher flow of estrogen. With this, the skin cells become full of vitality and speed up the metabolism. The blemishes of the skin will fade away and the skin texture will become fairer with elasticity.
Foot Reflexology Massage Procedure:
Foot reflexology is based on Chinese therapeutic theory and is applied with a "no-pain" natural healing process.
Two specific procedural steps are involved:
- Foot bath / Immersion
- Foot massage
Foot Bath/Immersion:
Both feet are immersed in warm water prepared with Epsom Salt for several minutes. The chosen Epsom Salt have the property of smoothing foot skins and help relax after a work-out or stressful day. The immersion with Epsom Salt is a must for preparing a person for the reflex massage.
Foot Massage:
Professionally trained reflexologists will use their fingers, thumbs and hands to apply the compression technique. The technique involves clearing out congestion in those parts of the body corresponding to the painful reflexes. It brings back normal functioning of all the organs and glands. It improves nerve function and the flow of blood.
Finally, foot reflexology serves as a natural preventative or cure of many common ailments through promotion of lymphatic flow in the body and better blood circulation.
Foot Reflexology is best suited for the following physical problems:
- Stress & Fatigue
- Dampened Immunity
- Poor Circulation
- Detoxifying the body
- Some diseases, such as Edema, Insomnia, Diabetes, Alimentary System Disease, Urinary System Disease, Reproductive System Disease, Menopause Syndrome, etc.
- Sports and other Injuries, including sprain of ankle
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