Reflexology is the science or method stimulating reflexes of the foot, hand or ear that correspond to each gland, organ and part of the body. Stimulation of these reflexes serve to relax and normalise all functions of the body in order to promote a natural balance and revitalisation. In ancient times, walking barefoot of the rocks and hard ground naturally stimulated these reflexes every day. Reflexology is a holistic complimentary therapy, it works to treat the whole person, not just the prevailing symptoms. There are natural energy pathways which run through the body and correspond to all major organs, glands and systems of the body. By stimulating reflexes on the feet and sometimes the hands, will encourage the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. It has thousands of parts and systems is working together to keep the body functioning at optimum levels. The negative effects of everyday life stress, emotions and diet can throw the body off-balance. The sole purpose of reflexology is to return the body to homoeostasis - a state of equilibrium and balance. Reflexology is a very relaxing therapy which restores balance to all systems on the physical, emotional and spiritual level. Medical studies show that over 75% of all health problems can be linked to tension and stress. Our modern lifestyles not only cause a great deal of this stress, but also do nothing to relieve it. Reflexology acts to relax those reflexes that in turn are connected to various parts of the body, improving lymphatic drainage and circulation as well as relaxing muscles and stimulating nerve connections. Reflexology is primarily a relaxation technique and while research clearly indicates that Reflexology benefits patients’ health in both chronic and other ailments, it is not a substitute for medical treatment and should be considered as complimentary to any type of medical treatment. Extensive research on reflexology as validated that the effectiveness of reflexology. Reflexology stimulates the body’s own healing mechanism because it promotes deep relaxation which enables all systems to work effectively stimulates circulation conveying to the body organs and systems breaks up uric acid/calcium deposits, pressure techniques used on the reflexes create vibration energies to respective organ and systems. This breaks up and releases energy block or congestion, promotes well-balanced flow of life force.
