Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the belief that all parts of the body have corresponding reflex points in the hands and feet. Thus, massage of varying points in the hands and feet is supposed to unlock tensions, sooth the interior organs and nerve endings, improve body circulation and muscular functioning. Although reflexology is in many ways similar to the health practice of massage, it actually does one better by directly stimulating certain body parts through specific points on feet and hands/ toes and fingers.
Reflexology is believed to activate the healing powers of the body and relax corresponding parts of the body which is the first step to normalization. The body returns to a state of equilibrium where easy circulation of blood is restored supplying nutrients and oxygen to the cells. In general, the benefits of reflexology have much to do with the reduction of stress.
Most commonly patients treated with reflexology report feelings of relaxation, comfort, or wellbeing, some report tingling sensations, others report tiredness and even fall asleep during reflexology sessions. Some reflexology theories attribute tingling and tiredness to release of built-up toxins and clearing of energy blockages in the body. Most of patients have slightly reduced body temperature as a result of relaxation.
After the treatments patients report feelings of deep relaxation, reduced stress and revitalized personal energy.
Sometimes reflexology treatment could provoke headaches, nausea and sinus congestion. Practitioners believe this is a positive cleansing process proving that body is clearing from its toxins.
Regular relaxation of the tension in neck during long-term reflexology treatment can reduce stress and improve the overall functioning of the immune system.
The potential of reflexology as a cure of certain conditions and diseases hasn’t yet been proved. Nevertheless it is not recommended for patient with unhealed wounds, recent or healing fractures and active gout. Besides, medical advice is needed before a treatment in the case of active infections, cancer, diabetes, gallstones, heart disease, kidney stones, mental illness, osteoarthritis affecting the ankle or foot, pregnancy, syncope, unstable blood pressure.
According to reflexology, left zone thumbs and big toes are connected to pituitary, pineal, brain, hypothalamus, thyroid, sinuses, larynx, nose, trachea, tongue, esophagus, thymus, heart, spine, intestine, large intestine, pancreas, breast, small intestine, large intestine, prostate. Index finger and second toe correspond to brain, eye, adenoids, lungs, heart, stomach, spleen, pancreas, breast, small intestine and large intestine. Middle finger and third toe are connected to the brain, eye, lung, breast, stomach, spleen, pancreas, kidney, adrenal gland, small intestine, large intestine.
Ring finger and 4th toe correspond to the brain, eye, lung, breast, large intestine, ovaries. Right zone index finger and 2nd toe are connected to the brain, eye, lung, breast, liver, small intestine, large intestine, adenoids. Middle finger and 3rd toe correspond to the brain, eye, breast, liver, gall bladder, kidney, small intestine, large intestine, adrenal gland. Ring finger and 4th toe are connected to the brain, eye, main lymphatic duct, breast, liver, lung, large intestine, and appendix.
Little finger and 5th toe (in both zones) correspond to ears.