Foot Massage - Reflexology

Reflexology

Cleanses the body of toxins/impurities

The body has its own purifying and cleansing system in the form of the lymphatic, excretory, lymph nodes, kidney colon and the skin. If they become blocked or function improperly, toxins and waste matter build up. By deepening relaxation reflexology causes all the systems of the body to function more efficiently including the eliminatory systems.

Improves circulation

It is important for blood to flow freely through the body as it carries oxygen and nutrients to all the cells that make up the tissues of the body and remove waste products of metabolism and other toxic waste. During this process the blood vessels contract and relax and their strength is most important for correct functioning. The result of stress and tension is the tightening of the cardiovascular system and restricted blood flow. Circulation becomes sluggish. Reflexology helps reduce stress and tension and therefore allows the miles of cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally.

Preventative health care Induce a feeling of well being

When, as a human being, you feel good about yourself, others will respond and the people you come in contact with will sense your new found patience and tolerance and inner peace which the reflexology has given you. How does reflexology work? There are channels of energy crossing through the body, each important organ and muscle is connected by a network of nerves to a tiny point on the foot where the energy terminates. As the circulation in the feet slows down through illness, wearing shoes or lack of exercise - Crystalline deposits form at the nerve endings, in the reflex areas, these crystals interfere with blood circulation and cause congestion. By gently massaging the various areas the crystals are broken up and are dispersed, allowing that part of the body to function more efficiently. By restoring circulation where stagnation has occurred and energy pathways have been blocked. Vitality, balance and an improvement in the condition of the patient can be achieved. The main aim of reflexology is to trigger the return to homeostasis - a state of equilibrium or balance. Stress is with us every day and is neither good nor bad. Stress is only a problems when we are unable to cope with it, especially when its a result of problems, frustrations, overwork or worry. When we cannot cope with worry our body's defences break down and we become more susceptible to illness and disease. Reflexology reduces stress by generating deep tranquil relaxation and peace that help the body balance itself and allow healing energy to flow smoothly and gently throughout. All parts of our body are operated by messages carried back and forth along the neural pathways and the stimulation of sensory nerve endings sending information to the spinal cord and the brain, which then send messages to the organs and muscles. When the neural pathways are damaged the nerve functions are impeded and the messages are delivered slowly and unreliably or even not at all and the body does not function efficiently. The reflexologist stimulates more than 7000 nerves when touching the feet and thus improving the opening and clearing of neural pathways.