Reflexology

Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones and reflex areas that they say reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.

Benefits of Reflexology treatment

For most of the people, reflexology starts showing benefits immediately once, the reflexology professional’s hand starts massaging the foot. However, few experience tiredness, weakness, need to urinate, and so symptoms; that too vanishes in the next session of reflexology massage and there after they can reap the benefits.

• Reduce the Stress – When stressed our body become more susceptible to illness and disease (As per American Medical Association, 85% of illnesses are contributed by stress). Reflexology reduces stress, helping the body regain balance and allowing self-healing. Once the reflexology massage starts, the relaxation begins, which is confirming by EEG brain activity.
• Improved blood Circulation – Blood needs to flow freely to the entire body to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and remove the metabolic wastes and other toxins. Many studies show that reflexology increases blood flow to the feet, brain, kidneys, and intestines, because reflexology relaxes the overall body, including cardiovascular system, and thus it pumps blood naturally and easily.
• Stimulates Nerve Function – Reflexology stimulates over 7,000 nerves in the feet and encourages the opening and clearing of neural pathways. Reflexology interrupts pain pathways and reduces pain.
• Improved Immune power – Reflexology induces the lymphatic system thus reduced risk for infection. Reflexology removes toxins and induces the production of endorphins, leading to increase in immune power and sense of well being.
• Increase in Energy level – Reflexology revitalizes energy throughout the body by stimulating and relaxing energy pathways.
• Helps postoperative recovery – Reflexology helps faster recovery after surgery by reducing pain and helps to reduce the use of analgesic.
• Eases Pregnancy & Delivery – Women, who received reflexology experienced shorter labor times compare to others. In addition to this, there is a positive impact on postpartum anxiety, depression, bowel movements, and urination.