| The Benefits of Reflexology Massage Did you know ... - There are more sensitive nerve endings in your feet per square centimeter than in any other part of your body.
- Over your lifetime you will walk a total of approximately 128,000 kms, which is more than three times around the world.
- Per day your feet bear a cumulative weight total of 1,000 tons.
Our feet are often the most forgotten, neglected and overlooked part of the body. Not only do we seem to take them for granted and forget the amazing job they do for us, but we don’t realize their potential role in keeping us healthy.
This is where reflexology comes in. Reflexology is a therapy that works with pressure points on the feet that correspond to all of the organs, glands and parts of the body. By working on the specific areas of the feet a response is elicited in the organs and glands connected to these areas. This stimulation causes physiological changes to occur in the corresponding organs and systems of the body. In this way reflexology can directly affect the functioning of all the body’s systems, helping them to function at their optimum level. Circulation of lymph and blood is improved, immune functioning is enhanced, assimilation of nutrients is increased, and elimination of toxins are enhanced.
Now while this may be news to me and you, it is certainly not a new therapy, reflexology was practiced by the Egyptians as early as 2330BC! Not only does reflexology keep you healthy, but also it feels great. There are over 7000 nerve endings in your feet. Given that the most stimulation feet usually get is the bottom of your shoe and an occasional grain of dirt stuck annoyingly in your sock (and isn’t it surprising how small the grain turns out to be when it feels so big and painful!) a reflexology treatment is a massive sensory experience. Reflexology shifts the body from functioning in the sympathetic nervous system modality (i.e. flight or fight response to stress) to the parasympathetic system modality (i.e. rest and repair, stress-free). So it is an extremely relaxing treatment, if you don’t fall into that lovely place between sleep and awake you will at the very least feel completely blissed out. Furthermore reflexology can help both acute and chronic conditions including: - Managing stress
- Poor sleep
- Hormonal imbalances
- Headaches and migraines
- Infertility
- Digestive disorders
- Pain management
So if it has been a while since you have thought about your feet, and you would like a relaxing session that will help your body to maintain optimum health then give us a call. Our reflexologists are fully qualified and passionate about what they do. They will leave you feeling like you are walking on cloud nine, all you have to do is put your feet up and relax. We look forward to hearing from you and to giving your feet the treatment they deserve!
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