What you need to know about reflex therapy
Reflex therapy is the science of reflex areas of the body, located on the surface of the body, generally at distance from the organ they represent. Reflex areas are certain nerve points which are interdependent with certain parts of the body.
The first massage performed on a reflex area, obtains a better irrigation of blood to the whole body and also to that area with what is interdependent the organ. How does this reflex act, cannot be explained scientifically, but it works and is proven by results.
Massage applied to sole obtains the best results. The hand area is used only in special cases because the hand is more resistant and less sensitive as the soles.
Treatment effects
In reflexology is considered that the depositions of toxins are the main cause of current illness. We can say that the deposition of toxins in our reflex areas indicate faulty functioning of organ found in correspondence and not vice versa.
The main factors leading to the accumulation of harmful toxins are way of life, of nutrition, physical state, mental, blood circulation etc. Massage areas relax muscle reflexes and stimulate blood circulation in the corresponding areas, to eliminate toxic residues and to supply with energy and regenerative substances.
Are there any side effects?
Through the intensive stimulation of a body, may sometimes appear undesirable reactions, which disappear shortly. It is important that the therapist inform the person at the treatment.
Among the side effects that may occur are:
• Pain of a stressed body due to stimulation of its functions;
• Fever accesses;
• Prominent of blood vases, due to traffic speed;
• Ankles clash;
• Violet spots on the body,
• Dizziness,
• Nausea,
• Urine may change its color and smell (due to the elimination of toxins).