Understanding Reflexology & 7 Ways It Can Improve Your Health
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is an ancient technique that focuses on healing the body through the activation of various reflex points on the feet and sometimes hands. By activating these points, reflex responses are caused in the corresponding body parts.
By applying pressure to these reflex points, the movement of energy along nerve channels is stimulated, which helps promote homeostasis within the body.
Benefits of Reflexology
Relaxation
Reflexology opens neural pathways which allows the body to enter a more relaxed state.
Improving Nerve Functions
Just like keeping your muscles active, it’s as important for your overall health to keep your neural passageways active. Reflexology helps to open up these pathways which can lead to improved functionality of nerves and cells in certain organs.
Improving Brain Power
Opening these neural pathways and stimulating nerves allows information to flow quickly and effectively to your brain.
Increasing Blood Circulation
Reflexology helps improve blood circulation throughout your body. Improved circulation can also allow more oxygen to reach your vital organ systems.
Eliminating Toxins
Better blood circulation means improved bladder function, which allows your body to act more efficiently in eliminating toxins.
Boosting Metabolism and Energy
Reflexology can improve the functionality of many of your organs. This allows for higher metabolism, and can increase energy levels.
Reducing Headache Pains
Reflexology can help reduce the severity of headaches by alleviating muscle tension.
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Advanced Reflexology
This more in-depth foot reflexology will begin with a soothing paraffin treatment to soften the skin, soothe chronic joint pain, and relax stiff muscles. The therapist will then concentrate on reflex points by kneading the ball of the foot, pulling on the toes, tracing around the heel, and pushing deep into the arch to manipulate nerve endings and help clear any channels of blocked energy. Improve your overall health and balance energy with our Advanced Reflexology.
Reflexology for Specific Body Systems
Cardiovascular System
Reflexology for the circulatory or cardiovascular system involves strengthening the heart, enhancing circulation, and alleviating heart-related disorders.
Endocrine System
Endocrine reflexology supports glandular secretion, stabilizing mood, growth, metabolism, and sexual functions. It is comprised of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. The endocrine system is made up of the following major glands: pineal, pituitary, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal, and reproductive.
Digestive System
These reflex points support the functionality of the digestive system. Organs of the digestive system convert food and liquids into useful nutrients. Nutrients from food are released into the bloodstream through the intestinal wall.
Nervous System
Nervous system reflexology supports the 5 reflexes of the nervous system. These include the brain, which provides coordination between the central and autonomic systems, the eyes and ears which deliver important information to the brain, the neck, which supports the head, and the spinal column, a protective sheath for the spinal nerves.
Excretory System
The excretory system utilizes the urinary system to remove excess materials from the body, which helps maintain homeostasis within the body and prevent damage.
Respiratory System
The respiratory system is responsible for ensuring that oxygen makes its way to the body cells and removing carbon dioxide from the cells. While you breathe, the respiratory system warms, filters, and humidifies the air.
Reproductive System
Reflexology for the reproductive system supports reproductive organs in both males and females. The reproductive system contains organs that work together for reproduction.