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What is Reflexology ? | How does it work ? | The history of Reflexology ? | What are the benefits ?

What is Reflexology ?

Reflexology is a form of 'alternative' or complementary medicine and involves a method of treatment using massage to reflex areas found in the feet and hands. Most commonly, the feet are used as the areas to be treated.

How does it work ?

In the feet, there are reflex areas corresponding to all parts of the body and these areas are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the body in the feet, with the right foot corresponding to the right side of the body and the left foot with the left half of the body.

By having the whole body represented in the feet, the method effects a means of treating the whole of the body and of treating the body as a whole.

Reflexology diagram

The history of Reflexology ?

The method has been used for several thousands of years and is known to have been practised in a similar manner by the Chinese and Egyptians. More recently, Reflexology was described in the form in which it is now known by the late Eunice Ingham, an American lady.

What are the benefits ?

Reflexology does not claim to be a 'cure all' treatment but numerous disorders have been successfully treated by this method. These include such things as migraine, sinus problems, hormonal imbalances, breathing disorders, digestive problems, circulatory problems, back problems, tension and stress. Most people who have experienced treatment would agree that the method can be most beneficial and that is a most relaxing therapy.