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Mike
and Carole Carr offer a range of alternative therapies at The Natural
Way in Colne. They gave us the low down on what reflexology is all
about.
What
is reflexology?
Reflexology
is related to acupuncture and acupressure. It uses pressure or reflex
points on the feet or hands that correspond to different parts of
the body. Reflexology massage stimulates these points, improves
circulation, balances and relaxes the body, evoking a sense of well
being and enabling the body to heal itself.
How
it works?
To
explain how Reflexology worked Eunice Ingham used the analogy of
blood and energy flows around the body to a flowing river. Just
as silt forms in a river where the current slows down, so she theorised
that tiny crystalline deposits accumulated around nerve endings
in the feet or hands. She believed that the firm pressure of the
Reflexologist crushed these tiny crystals, moved them back into
the flow and restored normal functioning to the body.
Modern
day reflexologists talk about it in terms similar to the oriental
therapies, like acupuncture, as balancing the energy flow around
the body.
What
are the benefits of reflexology?
Reflexology
can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium
and encourage healing. It produces a profound sense of relaxation,
significantly reducing stress and tension, two of the major causes
of illness today.
It
can benefit almost everyone. Reflexologists do not claim to 'cure-all'
but its effects can improve many conditions both mental and physical.
These include stress related disorders, high blood pressure, sleep
problems and much more.
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