What
is reflexology?
The
reflexology association of Canada defines it as “a natural healing
art, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and
hands which correspond to every part of the body.”
By stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands,
you are increasing circulation and promoting specific bodily and
muscular functions. Kevin
Junz, one of the pioneers of reflexology, puts it best - - “imagine
stepping on a tack. Your
whole body reacts because of something perceived by the foot.
Reflexology with a full range of pressure sensors, utilizes the
same body system of fight or flight to relax the body.”
Indeed, the feet and hands are more sensitive than most people
realize. Similar to how we
use our eyes to detect light, the hands and feet detect pressure,
stretch, movement and weight distribution.
It’s benefits
The 1996 china
reflexology symposium report has found foot reflexology to be 93.63%
effective in treating 63 disorders.
After an analysis of 8,096 clinical cases, Dr. Wang Liang
reported that reflexology was significantly effective (the cure) in
48.68% of all the cases, and an effective/improved treatment in 44.95%
of the cases.
Another study,
in Britain, had fifteen women receive half-hour reflexology sessions for
eight weeks. The findings
included noticeable physical and emotional improvements, increased
self-esteem and confidence, and ability to stay motivated and be heard
and taken seriously, and an improvement in concentration.
Here are
some important reminders before using reflexology:
avoid
use for one hour after meals.
within 30 minutes
after massage, your should drink at least 500 cc (cubic centimeters)
of warm water; in cases of kidney or heart disease, you should drink
no more than 150 cc of water
do
not apply heavy pressure to bones.
in
case of serious heart conditions, diabetes, or kidney problems, use
at any time should be restricted to under 10 minutes.
in
case of epilepsy, heart conditions, or high blood pressure, a
physician should be consulted.
if after use of the massage board for a period of time, do not feel alarmed if an ailment seems to worsen or the mouth feels dry. This is normal, especially in the case of inflammation or rheumatism and will pass shortly.
Cloud 9
Therapeutic Massage
Massage Establishment Lic. MM14487
Ambassador Plaza
6447 Miami Lakes Dr. Suite 210E,
Miami Lakes, Fl. 33014,
(305) 989-7369