Alternative Healing: Reflexology

Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. Reflexologists believe that these areas and reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs and person’s general health.

Health benefits of reflexology

• Increases circulation, improving blood flow throughout the body.
• Cleanses the body of toxins and impurities
• Boosts immune system
• Reduces muscle tension
• Aids digestion and intestinal functions
• Stimulates nerve functions
• Increase in energy level

Reason to indulge in reflexology

Most popular reflexology points are on your feet, hand, ear and face.

• With ever increasing levels of stress in our life, Reflexology helps us to cope with this mental, physical and emotional stresses thereby encouraging us to heal from health conditions.
• Many people have included reflexology in their lifestyle as a means of unwinding and focusing on their health and promote relaxation.
• You do not have to have an illness to have Reflexology, all ages can benefit including infants and children. It revitalizes energy throughout the body by stimulating and relaxing energy pathways.
• Women who received reflexology, experiences shorter labor time compared to others.
• There is also a positive impact on postpartum anxiety, depression, bowel movements and urination.
• It is also beneficial for women who experience heavy or painful menstrual cycles, with regular reflexology it decreases their discomfort and flow by 20-25% and regulates consistent menstrual cycle.
• The other main benefit is that it helps to decrease rate of depression and anxiety.

Source: healthmeup.com, takingcharge.csh.umn.edu