Foot reflexology

Foot reflexology is a system of therapeutic healing wherein the thumb or fingers are used to apply pressure on certain points on the feet.

Foot reflexology can help in relieving ailments, improving the blood and lymph circulation in the body.

Foot reflexology is gaining popularity due to the fact that it is a natural and deeply relaxing therapy, having numerous benefits.

Foot reflexology is based on the idea that there are various so-called reflex points on the feet (and hands) that correlate with various glands, organs, and other parts of the body.

For example, the head is reflected on the tips of the toes, the ball of the foot corresponds with the chest and heart, the arch of the foot corresponds with the kidney, pancreas, and liver, the heel corresponds with the intestines and lower back.

By applying pressure with the thumb, fingers, or even the hand on these points or parts of the foot, it results in relaxation and relief of the symptoms felt in the corresponding gland, organ, or part of the body.

There are about 7,500 nerve endings on each foot, which send signals to the brain. As well, there are about 800 meters of lymph, nerves, and blood vessels; 3 arches; 50 ligaments; 19 muscles, and 26 bones – all of which are worked during a foot reflexology session to relieve the accumulated stress.

The applied pressure is found to activate signals, which results in releasing neurochemicals like endorphins which help in reducing stress and pain or by balancing the nervous system.

Foot reflexology has been found to very effective in relieving stress, as well as other problems related to stress such as: back pain, digestive disorders, menstrual problems, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, arthritis, tension headaches.

Foot reflexology induces relaxation, relieves pain, improves circulation and promotes overall well-being.