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REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet relative to all organs, functions and parts of the human body.
It is a holistic therapy treating the person as a whole and not just a symptom. It is wonderfully calming therapy that helps the body and mind to relax thereby promoting a feeling of peace tranquility and well-being.
Reflexology involves giving massage in a certain manner to all areas of the feet or hands. In the feet there are reflex points which relate to all parts of the body. These reflex points are found on the soles, the top, and the sides of the feet. Similar reflex areas whole of the body. The hands can be massaged when it is not possible to work on the feet. Although the hands are not as sensitive as the feet initially, they will become more sensitive to the method when worked on with Reflexology massage. By massaging the various areas, a diagnosis of the parts of the body which are out of balance, therefore not working efficiently can be made and treatment given to correct these imbalances and thus return the body to good working order. Therefore the whole of the body is treated and not just the symptoms.
When the reflex areas are worked on there is an increase in the blood circulation to the corresponding part of the body and this is beneficial since it is through blood circulation that all the cells of the body receive nutrients. Blood also carries away waste products which are then removed from the body through one of the eliminating systems. Nerve tension is reduced during and after reflexology, therefore the treatment session is an easy and extremely pleasant way of helping the body to relax.
Before the first treatment session, a brief medical history is taken and then the client will sit or lie comfortably with their feet raised if possible. The practitioner will then massage both feet or hands in a specific way and any areas of imbalance may feel slightly tender to the person receiving the treatment. The whole treatment takes from 45 minutes to an hour.
After the treatment the client should drink plenty of water to help the body to rid itself of any toxins. Some people feel quite tired after a treatment but others may have an increased feeling of energy and well-being. These healing reactions should pass in a few hours or days as the body becomes freer of toxins, less tense and more in balance, resulting in better health.
Many people with MS have been treated, from the feedback received the main benefits are improved bladder control, sleeping patterns, bowels working more efficiently, reduced pain and dizziness, more sensation in hands and feet after treatment, a feeling of deep relaxation and well being.
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