Reflexology
Reflexology is defined as a natural healing art, based on the principle that
there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part of the
body. By stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands, you are
increasing circulation and promoting specific bodily and muscular functions.
Kevin Kunz, one of the pioneers of reflexology, puts it best -- "Imagine
stepping on a tack. Your whole body reacts because of something perceived by
the foot. Reflexology with a full range of pressure sensors, utilizes the same
body system of fight or flight to relax the body." Indeed,
the feet and hands are more sensitive than most people realize.
Similar to how we use our eyes to detect light, the hands and feet detect
pressure, stretch, movement and weight distribution.
Foot reflexology to be 93.63% effective in treating 63 disorders
in the 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report . After an analysis of 8,096
clinical cases, Dr. Wang Liang reported that reflexology was significantly
effective (the cure) in 48.68% of all the cases, and an effective/improved
treatment in 44.95% of the cases
Another study, in Britain, had fifteen women receive half-hour reflexology
sessions for eight weeks. The findings included noticable physical and
emotional improvements, increased self-esteem and confidence, an ability to
stay motivated and be heard and taken seriously, and an improvement in
concentration.
 
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