The FEET Have It
Surely we cannot find all these body parts on the feet? No! The actual
'part' is not on the soles of the feet. However according to the reflexology
science, the condition of every organ and/or gland is reflected into
the foot area.
What is Foot Reflexology?
Foot reflexology is the practice of stimulating areas of the feet that
correspond to parts of the body with specific hand, thumb and finger techniques.
This stimulation is believed to have a positive effect on a person's health
and well-being. It is not massage. We know that foot reflexology is very
relaxing, and periods of relaxation are important in our lives. Foot reflexology
is not a substitute for medical care. While foot reflexology will help
enhance over-all health and well-being, a sick person should seek medical
attention.
What can Foot Reflexology do for me?
Foot reflexology is relaxing. When you relax, your breathing and thinking
slows, which helps to improve circulation, and allows your body to use
more oxygen. When you are relaxed, endorphins (the body's painkillers)
get to where they're needed. Although many people swear by foot reflexology
and can tell you their success stories, there has been very little scientific
research into the possible health effects of foot reflexology.
This is not a 'new' science as iridology is not 'new'. It has been reported
that 'foot' charts and 'eye' charts have been found on the walls of the
pyramids in Egypt. Unfortunately, quoting one reporter, "like the directions
for how to build the pyramids was not left to posterity, neither was the
information of how to use the 'eye' and 'foot' charts left to us."
************Please note - Due to copyright concerns this chart is
no longer available. I will try to replace it with a new one in the
near future.**************
"I will try to get permission to show a foot chart here. (2005)"
Simply stated, REFLEXOLOGY is an ancient therapy designed to
bring the body back from 'unwellness' to 'wellness" or 'imbalance' to 'balance'
due to the stress of modern living, ill health and pain, improper diet,
environmental allergies or anything else that makes one feel 'un-well'.
Some persons may 'think' (it's usually in the mind) that their feet
are too ticklish to have anyone touch them. However the technique of handling
the foot, removes that fear. It must be grasped firmly and the massaging
is done FIRMLY as well. However, according to one of my teachers, one does
not have to HURT to help. After a tender reflex is found, the area
may either have pressure applied TO IT OR OVER IT in order affect the reflex
in that area.
Try it for:
. ear aches
. sore necks
. head aches
. back problems
. sinus problems
. sore knees and hips
. body aches and pains
. stomach aches and upset stomach
. Sore Feet (this could be a structural problem!)
. Improve circulation
.
Assist the removal of heavy metals from the tissues
. Chronic conditions like fatigue, bad lungs, painful tissues, etc.
. Inflammation ANYWHERE
e.g. shoulder, bursitis, colitis, laryngitis, arthritis, tendonitis
(tendonitis seems to respond better to massage therapy according
to my personal experience), or any other 'itis' type of problem.
. Stressful lifestyle symptoms
THE LIST GOES ON
Are there any
warnings
that should be noted along with the many good things that REFLEXOLOGY can
do for us?
Yes!
(i) If one has a tendency toward kidney stones, caution should
be used when working over the kidney area. A kidney stone attack
could be triggered and they are not funny!!
(ii)Have you had a gall bladder attack or even if there is a
weakness in your family history of gall bladder problems, go easy
when working over the gall bladder reflex. A Gall bladder
attack could be triggered and they are definitely NOT funny!!
(iii)If it is possible that a woman is pregnant, be aware that
a miscarriage could be triggered by over stimulation in the uterus
area.
(iv)When a person is very toxic i.e. has consumed many drugs,
lives in an extremely polluted atmosphere, has been over-indulging in salt,
sugar, alcohol, nicotine, has too many amalgam fillings in their teeth
causing mercury toxicity, works in an exhaust-filled atmosphere, has sustained
toxic mineral damage from some unknown source, etc., these problems may
show up by the client breaking out in a cold sweat on feet and hands (long
before their body shows the problem) and they could begin experiencing
FLU-LIKE
symptoms e.g. head-ache, upset stomach. This reaction just tells you
that they really need help and the therapist should go slower, more gently
and for shorter periods of time.
It has been said that "too much of a good thing can make you ill e.g. water,
spinach, herbs, medications " just as "too much of a 'bad thing' e.g. antibiotics,
nicotine, table salt, sugar, etc. can also make you ill.
However this in no way suggests that a treatment is not in order.
I have had excellent results in helping people clean up their
polluted bodies with the use of this modality along with chelating
supplements and a change of lifestyle.
In my opinion, REFLEXOLOGY, is a modality that is best suited when
practising a quality lifestyle ,
a sensible exercise program
the necessary food supplements
and
other natural modalities.
For an appointment E-mail
us here
or
fax to 1(905)646-7687
in order to make an appointment. Thanks!
The REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA has extensive training in the use
of this kind of natural, massage-like therapy.
See them at
Their e.mail address
Today I have received notice of a NEW organization called ONTARIO
COLLEGE OF REFLEXOLOGY designed to combine all Reflexology groups in Ontario
with the hope that as a block we can be recognized by OHIP. If you wish
more info on this they can be reached at
E-mail-
or
Website -
I'm sure we will be hearing more about this in the near future.
Locally, in the St. Catharines area, we have a RAC teacher. However
I occasionally give a class on "INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY". E-mail me
at acb@vaxxine.com if this is something
that would interest you.
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