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Some No,No in Reflexology
Posted by slang on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Reflexology
Reflexology practisioners advice that reflexology should not be used in the following situation/circumstances:
- immediately after surgery until the doctor has pronounced complete recovery
- when the receiver is suffering from fever-the body is already fighting off toxins and a reflexology treatment would release more toxins into the system
- if the receiver has an infectious skin conditions such as scabies, as you do not want to spread the condition or infect yourself. However, conditions such as eczema and prsoriasis are not infectious and should improve with treatment
- if the receiver suffers from thrombosis-reflexology could move a clot
- during pregnancy where there is an element of risk especially during the first 12-14 weeks or if the pregnancy is complicated.
Other cautions include:
- corns and calluses-use gently presure if they are painful
- be careful with the pancreas reflexes when treating a diabetic.Use less pressure as the skin can be thinner, bruises easily and diabetics may heal more slowly
- be careful of the heart area if there are cardiac problems or if the receiver has a pacemaker
- don’t overtreat one particular area
- wait for a couple of hours after a heavy meal before treatment
- don’t promise to cure a condition
- do not apply strong pressure. A treatment should never be painful
- never press directly over a cut, brusie, recent scar, painful area or severe varicose vein
Reflexology as Preventive Health Care
Posted by slang on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Reflexology
As described earlier the many benefits of reflexology, there is one particular benefit which is that reflexology acts as preventive healthcare is interesting to note.
Why is this so? Reflexology is able to boost/strengthen the immune system hence preventing illnesses & diseass from occurring. By pressing the relevant reflex zones on the feet, the natural healing forces within the body are released and mobilized hence restoring the body to harmony. The imbalance becomes balance hence health is restored. Incidentally, patients who receive regular reflexology treatments report that they are far less susceptiable to catching colds and flu even though everyone around them may be coughing and sneezing.
Some Simple Exercises in Reflexology
Posted by slang on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Reflexology
- Rotate your feet in both directions to loosen them up and get rid of unwanted fluid around the ankles.
- Walk on the balls of your feet especialy if you have chest probems such as asthma
- Pick up a pencil with your toes. This helps to tone up ligaments and tendons and also helps relax the neck and shoulder muscles.
- Place a ball under your foot and roll it the length of your foot. This will stimulate the respiratory and the digestive systems.
Reflexology-Introduction & Benefits
Posted by slang on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Reflexology
Reflexology is one form of complementary to the orthodox medicine.
What really is reflexology? Its involve the application of gentle pressure to reflex points located on all parts of the feet.These points relate to the internal organs, glands and structures of the body. As the feet reflect/mirror the body, pressure on relevant reflex points can affect and normalize the functioning of the body. The body’s natural abilit to heal itself is stimulated and health is restored.
Incidentally, every one can enjoy the benefits from reflexology.
Some of the benefits of practicing reflexology are as follows:
- induces a deep sense of relaxation
- relieve stress and tension
- encourages the body to heal itself
- improve circulation
- balances blood pressure
- creates a great feeling of well-being
- deepen sleep and reduce insomnia
- eases aches and pains by relaxing the musculature
- improves the mobility of joints
- detoxifies and cleanses the body of impurities and toxins
- balances the hormones, helping disorders such as PMT and the menopause
- improve the condition and tone of the skin
- relieves indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea other digestive disorders
- slows and deepens breathing
- encourages the explusion of mucus
- helps urinary problems such as cystitis
- prevent illnesess from occuring
- stimulates mental function and helps concentration
- seeks out the cause of an illness
- adjusts emotional imbalances
- calms overactivity or stimulates under-activity in part of the body
It’s important to understand that reflexology is not a diagnostic tool and should only complement orthodox medicines.
