Sunflower Reflexology Who can benefit from reflexology? Many of us use reflexology as a way to help relax the body and mind and fight stress.
It has been proven, that many academic professionals, doctors and consultants recognise reflexology as a well established, respected and effective therapy. Reflexology is not age restricted so if you decide to try it out, it may ease a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. Once completed a course of reflexology treatment and the condition has healed, many clients continue with reqular
visits to maintain well being and health. In addition, reflexology is an excellent means of relaxation. How can reflexology help you? Reflexology can be very beneficial if suffer with the following:
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• Muscle aches
• Back pain
• Sleep problems
• IBS, digestive disorders
• Weight gain/loss
• Menopause symptoms
• Menstrual problems
• PMS
• Infertility
• Sleep Disorders
• Asthma
• Frequent migraines
• Infertility
• Arthritis – reflexology can ease the aching joints and improving mobility
• Hormonal imbalances
• Stress-Related Conditions
• Osteoporosis- reflexology can help the absorption of vitamin D and minerals into the bones. It also help to heal fractures. Reflexology does not cure but stimulates body’s own healing powers. Reflexology reduces stress and induces deep relaxation. Prolonged stress becomes a problem when we fail to manage it well, especially when it results from frustrations and overwork. When we don't handle stress, it compromises our immune system and we become more susceptible to illness and disease. Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death — heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. An estimated 75 percent to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues. Reflexology reduces stress by producing a state of deep relaxation and it allows the nervous system to calm down and function more routinely. Circulation proceeds smoothly, blood flow is improved, and oxygen reaches the cells. When I stimulate the 7000 nerves in the feet, I am encouraging the opening and clearing of neural pathways so that the body can return to its natural rhythms. Energy flows, allowing healing to take place and the body; mind and spirit are brought back into balance. Reflexology is very effective for:
• Aiding relaxation
• Reducing stress
• Increasing energy
• Improving circulation – your organs and glands get more blood and are more nourished.
• Clearing body of toxins – reflexology improve functioning of digestive and urinary systems, which helps with removing wastes of the body. It is also effective in reducing water retention and combating urinary-tract infections.
• Restoring hormonal balance – reflexology can help with distribution and secretion of the hormones in the body. Treatment can help increase energy levels, stabilize moods, help control eating habits and alleviate menstrual or menopausal issues as well as help with infertility.
• Boosting immune system – regular reflexology can help boost the lymphatic system, hence the body will have an increased ability to fight of illness.
• Improving working of lymphatic system – reflexology can help improve the function of the diaphragm and lungs, which will lead to increased quantity of air breathed in and waste products breathed out. It will therefore aid distribution of oxygen around the body. Regular treatments can help aid recovery from asthma, emphysema, influenza and bronchitis.
• Nerve stimulation – reflexology help open up neural pathways, which aid in controlling the stress levels and reducing pain by releasing endorphins.
