Reflexes. We all have them. Our eyes blink when the wind blows, our muscles tense as we jump when startled, your finger quickly pulls away from a hot surface without you even having to think about it. These are very visible responses, or reflexes, our body has to the environment. They are designed to maintain balance in our body and protect us from the environment. But our bodies also have less visible reflexes.
Our bodies receive information from our environment and from inside our bodies as well. For example, our organs send information to be processed. As our bodies process this information, there are predictable responses that occur. The result of this can be aches in various muscles groups, and it is even possible for certain systems to stop functioning correctly. Digestion issues are just one example of a system that is no longer functioning at optimal levels. Reflexology, however, can help these issues to resolve.
Defined, reflexology refers to the practice of manipulating certain areas on the body, mainly on the hands and feet. Each of these certain areas corresponds to a specific place in or on the body, including organs. For example, if you manipulate the arch of the foot, you can impact the liver, kidneys and pancreas. By working with the tips of the toes, you can affect the head. Likewise, the ball of the food directly impacts the liver, and if you want to affect the intestines and lower back, manipulate the heel of the foot.
Studies have shown that manipulating one part of the body definitely affects other body parts and functions. Just look at the way the body is arranged: starting with small cells, combining together to make tissues, that combine to make organs, that combine once again to make an entire system, that then combine to make the entire body. All the systems work together, communicating through the nervous system. Nothing is individual of itself; it’s all connected and needs to keep a smooth balance to work in harmony.
If you decide to make an appointment for a reflexology session, expect it to last anywhere from thirty to forty five minutes. You will stay fully clothed, except for removing your shoes and socks. You will probably feel very relaxed during your session; this is the first stage of the healing process as it helps to stop the cycle of stress. Reflexology will also help your body to release toxins and help to improve your circulation.
After treatment, you will probably feel very calm and relaxed. You may even feel sleepy. Adverse reactions may include feelings of nausea or anxiety, but these are only temporary. They are considered part of the healing process and should go away in time.
About the author: Vito La Fata is a fitness professional who can teach you how to use reflexology to get fit and lose weight. Contact Fitness Evolution for more tips on health and fitness in Laguna Hills.
