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Theory and Benefits of Reflexology
Zone Therapy
Specific points on the feet, hands, ears correspond to the body's systems/organs. Reflexology techniques of acupressure are designed to readjust functions leading to healing. Through Zone Therapy, which is based on the links, Reflexologists accurately determine where more pressure is to apply to release healing cells. In many cases response is immediate.
And while the touch dispatches powerful energy flows,
the intent is realigning the body to bring it back to balance.
Chinese Ancient Medicine - and the qi
In traditional Chinese Medicine Reflexology rests on top of the list of the ancient Chinese belief in qi (pronounced “chee”), or “vital energy.” According to it qi flows with the lymph. Stress blocks the qi and the blockage causes imbalance leading
to illness. Reflexology solicits qi making it flow smoothly to keep balance and free us from disease. Chinese Medicine was the first to discover this connections
Scientists' View
In the 1890s British scientists found out more about nerves connection to the skin and the internal organs.
They also found out that the body’s entire nervous system tends to adjust to outside factors, including touch. A reflexologist’s touch, they asserted, helps to calm the central nervous system in the first place. This promotes relaxation and produces other incredible benefits during sessions. Sometimes, the brain reacts to physical pain, while in other cases, it may create pain itself in response to emotional or mental distress. The tight link between the two elements (body - mind) is never to be forgotten. As great scientists explain: "Reflexology can reduce pain through calming touches, which help improve mood, reduce stress, promote well-being."
The safety of Complementary - Alternative Therapies
Reflexology premise, as we find in Integrated Medicine, is designed to bring the body back into its original balance state which, in theory, can help restore health. This is a principle to keep in mind when considering this option as a cure for illness. There are many benefits in using Integrative Medicine for a variety of reasons related to the innate nature of the body and mind great potential to self heal. Reflexology, in the specific, greatly helps people cope with their condition. This way they start feeling emotional relief, and the recovery goes faster. This clearly explains the nature of Reflexology act to work towards physical and emotional equilibrium .
In the last decades tons of benefits have also been reported from women during pregnancy and labor, patients suffering from MD, and patients who undergo chemo-therapy.
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