Reflexology

History

Reflexology dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece and China and was also used by Native Americans.
US doctor William H Fitzgerald pioneered modern reflexology by developing a system of zone therapy in the early 1900s. He claimed that applying pressure to reflex points for each zone could influence the function of organs, glands, bones and muscles within that part of the body.

Eunice Ingham, a US physiotherapist, expanded his work in the 1930s. She developed a system using reflex points on the feet to treat all parts of the body. Her system has been widely adopted.

What's involved?

A reflexology treatment involves direct pressure, small rotations and caterpillar-like movements on all parts of the foot and sometimes also the hands or ears.

Certain points are more tender than others. This is taken to indicate a build-up of crystalline deposits under the skin and imbalance in the corresponding organ or body part.

What's it good for?

Reflexology is thought to break down crystalline deposits, remove blockage in nerve and energetic pathways, improve blood supply and aid detoxification.

Little research has been carried out on the therapy, but a high success rate is claimed in the treatment of many common ailments including stress, pain, menstrual problems, digestive problems, headaches and insomnia. It's also a useful self-help technique.

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