REFLEXOLOGY THE MESSAGE WAY TO HEALTH:

Reflexology is a message healing technique. Reflexology does not treat a specific disease. Rather, it treats the whole person with the object of creating balance and harmony in the body. The art of reflex foot massage must not be confused with ordinary message.

               It is a specific pressure technique that works on exact reflex points on feet. These points correspond to specific areas of body. The goal of reflexology is to return the body to state of balance.  Reflexology helps to balance all the body systems, stimulating an underactive area and calming an overactive one. The body produces its own pain-killer, known as endorphins. These natural endorphins are five to ten times more powerful than morphine. They are produced by the pituitary gland and inhibit the transmission of pain signals through the spinal cord. During reflexology the message stimulates the brain to produce more endorphins while at the same time gives the body too many sensations to respond to, thus forcing the body to close the ``pain gates’’.

               This interrupts the pain cycle, eases pain and helps the body to relax. Self-reflexology is a simple 5-20 minute effort. Take as much as you like. Start with the right foot, then afterwards do the left foot. Press the foot systematically from toes to heels. Do not rub the feet, but press, in small circular motions,m each part of the foot point-by-point. If you feel tenderness or pain in particular spot, it may be that the corresponding organs are getting enough blood or are not well. Gently pressing the sore points will stimulate blood circulation to those organs and promote healing and relaxation.