WinnipegReflexology.com: What Is Reflexology?

WinnipegReflexology.com

Reflexology is a natural, non-invasive healing art that is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every part of the body. The physical image of the body is mapped onto the feet in a logical, anatomical pattern; the toes represent the head, the ball of the foot represent the chest area, the soft part of the foot corresponds to the internal organs and the heel of the foot corresponds to the pelvic region in our body. (Reflexology Canada)

Monday, September 22, 2008

What Is Reflexology?

Believed to have come from ancient Egypt, it is a technique of applying gentle pressure on reflex areas on the hands and feet to bring deep relaxation and at the same time, stimulating the body's own healing process.

The theory is that the organs, the nerves, the glands and everything else is connected to reflex points on the hands and feet. By stimulating these areas through massage with your thumbs, fingers and hands, you can create a direst response in a related body part or area. It is said that your head is connected to the big toe, so when you have a headache for example, massaging your big toe should help ease the headache. The feet are usually more preferred over the hands since they have a bigger area to work with and seem more responsive.

Point to remember though is that, reflexology is not a therapy used to diagnose illness nor is it a medical treatment or a miracle cure. It just facilitates healing within the body.