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Is your father a bit stubborn and not willing to see other’s viewpoints? Was he someone people noticed when he came into a room? Does he seem to feel overburdened by life’s events? Those were the questions that popped out of my mouth after a student described her father’s feet to me. She ... Views: 17345
If you've ever doubted what these two little "Endocrine System Glands" can do, just watch the news sometime.
Anytime you hear of some heroic headline – "Firemen Rush into Burning Building", or "Mother Lifts Car off Trapped Child"...the adrenal glands are implicated (such as in acts of strength ... Views: 16638
There an increasing number of women who are claiming that reflexology helped them conceive and overcome problems with infertility, either on the part of the woman or partner. Infertility is a complex problem and often what is needed is something that gives the system a bit of a kick start and ... Views: 10180
Depression the Illness
Depression is an illness that can affect anyone at any time. The symptoms are not always recognized as Depression, because you might be feeling a bit low on energy, a bit emotional, getting up in the morning is an effort, self-esteem seems to have flown out of the ... Views: 6697
Somebody once told me that the best way to get out of your head is to concentrate on your feet. She then proceeded to talk about a meditation exercise for people with anxiety that suggests that they really think about their feet and how they feel while taking deep breaths. People with anxiety ... Views: 5691
Reflexology is an excellent tool which is based on the principle that the entire body is mapped onto the feet and hands. There are specific areas of the feet and hands which correspond to different parts, organs and glands of the body. Working these reflexes by the application of pressure ... Views: 5512
When people ask me, "Can reflexology help my cold?" I believe in my heart that it can. But that doesn't mean it'll happen the way I want it to. Here are some factors to consider to help you and your clients decide what's best for them.
The Pros or "Benefits":
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The medical model
Many people suffer from sinusitis. I shall explain a few of the allopathic concepts and then show you some reflexology corrections. Sinus problems may be caused by allergies, by infections, mold and fungi. It is often made worse by eating dairy foods, and wheat. If your sinus ... Views: 5265
It seems to me that reflexology and working with the elderly is a match made in heaven. Alternatives to medications are always of interest because they are often safer and with fewer side effects.
People usually seem rejuvenated after a reflexology session (and if they’re not, it’s because the ... Views: 4923
Reflexology can help relieve knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knee pain can be caused by different conditions including osteoarthritis. According to Arthritis Symptoms, by working the affected areas on the feet that are associated with the knee, a reflexologist can help to apply ... Views: 4854
There are various issues with your feet and heels, including plantar fasciitis, that can be painful, and reflexology may be a treatment option you want to consider. A trained reflexologist works the points on the feet and applies pressure using massage techniques to help ease pain. Reflexology ... Views: 4705
Today’s topic is Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis. I just gave a class on this subject and had so much information that I wanted to share it with you too.
I’ve worked with several clients with MS in my practice and they were all coming for the relief of their symptoms that reflexology offers. ... Views: 4529
Reflexology: Healing Touch? for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
by Linda Chollar, AAEd, CWC, NBCR
Touch Is Good Medicine
Rising to meet the challenge of supporting the Fibromyalgia community, specific bodywork and touch therapies are merging with the allopathic as integrative treatment ... Views: 4417
You may have seen the advantages of a full body massage in the past, but were you aware that a foot massage can help the body heal itself and eliminate certain ailments? The usage of reflexology, a traditional Chinese technique used for healing of the body and to unwind the muscles, is the basis ... Views: 4388
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic therapy based on the principal that every organ in the body is reflected in the feet, hands and ears. All the nerve endings are in the feet and by using various pressure techniques on these reflexes, the natural healing potential of the body are ... Views: 4383
Reflexology 101
The body has an innate ability to heal itself. In a world that's always in a rush and looking for quick fixes, we hinder the amazing healing ability of our own body. Suppressing symptoms with pharmaceuticals, we ignore causes foregoing our body's own ability to heal ... Views: 4342
Before I get to the reflexes, I want to talk a little bit about the digestive system as a whole.
The best place to start is with the first step in the digestive process.
Believe it or not, it happens before you even taste your food. Just by smelling the aroma of mom’s homemade cherry pie or ... Views: 4087
Reflexology is a specialized form of massage which proponents claim can heal a variety of diseases. Basically, this therapy has two forms: foot reflexology (the more popular type), and hand reflexology. Both are known as zone therapy, a term coined by Dr. William Fitzgerald over 80 years ... Views: 3613
The holistic therapy of reflexology has been used over the years to promote physical health and wellbeing in many thousands of people from all walks of life, but there is also a subtler aspect to its benefits that can be applied to the more vulnerable amongst us, to expand awareness and enhance ... Views: 3589
“My feet have hardly any feeling, but getting Reflexology done once a week gives me some feeling of normalcy in my feet. They are warm too!”
That is just one of the responses received after many years of working with Diabetics and the resulting health problems concerning their feet.
People ... Views: 3588
Metamorphosis is a self-healing art and a philosophy on creating greater consciousness within. We use the concept of reflex points to address the unconscious genetic and karmic patterns that arrive at conception that create disease and disharmony in our lives and in our collective experience. As ... Views: 3442
This article is an excerpt from "Gemstone Reflexology" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
THE GEM STICKS
The gem stick, also known as crystal tip or gem tip, bundles the energy in the tip of the stone and distributes it broadly on its blunt side.
This energy has a different ... Views: 3424
Article submitted to Natural Awakenings, March 09
From: Laura Norman
The Power of Reflexology Can Change Your Life
In these stressful and uncertain times, isn’t it comforting to know that there’s a centuries-old practice that can be enormously therapeutic? It’s called ... Views: 3410
Easy pole dancing beginner moves ; What Happens In A Pole Dance Class?
Pole tricks step by step; Easy pole dancing tricks step by step to advanced; A complete guide to learn everything about Pole Dancing is provided at the end of this write-up (Author's Bio), meanwhile let's build the ... Views: 3308
Your feet are story-tellers. As a Reflexologist, I can tell so much about you by observing your feet for lines, creases, callouses and markings. Let’s discover some of this foot-chatter.
Are your feet cold? “Cold feet relate to fears or stress you are dealing with – financial, relationship, ... Views: 3094
Reflexology has long been viewed by many Americans and medical professionals as little more than a foot massage. Recent scientific studies show that chronic pain, digestive disorders and other common health problems can be relieved through the use of reflexology. The science and study of today’s ... Views: 3060
Meridians of Acupuncture
Modern understanding of meridians includes the notion that vital energy is information, and information travels as energy throughout the meridians and beyond to all parts of the body. It is the way the body has to disseminate and orchestrate the myriad of information ... Views: 2814
Healing any condition today is all a matter of which method you are willing to use.
There’s the widely accepted method that many people unfortunately choose, which is widely used and it’s called……medications! But we all know that any medications have certain side ... Views: 2779
What is Energetic Skincare?
Energetic Skincare is vital-energy-based skincare.
The most efficient way for a spa to get superior results is to work both at
the level of matter (skin or body shape) and of energy (vital energy). That is logical knowing that the body is both matter and ... Views: 2756
Recently, reflexologists have renewed working with the hands as well as the feet. Evidence shows that hand and foot reflexology were both practiced since ancient times. An Egyptian papyrus dated 2330 B.C. clearly depicts both.
It was primarily the teaching of Eunice Ingham in the U.S.A. that ... Views: 2750
With all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementReflexology can aid in treating depressionary practices ... Views: 2721
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH ANNOUNCED
By Christopher Shirley
"In an unprecedented press release today the medical profession announced the discovery of a new treatment that has been scientifically proven to be effective for more than 100 health conditions and has no known adverse side effects. ... Views: 2624
A seriously ill person investigating reflexology for the first time asked tentatively, “Do you think reflexology can heal me?” I answered her loaded question, “Reflexology cannot heal anyone. All therapies can assist our bodies’ own innate healing ability. You don’t have to think about healing ... Views: 2607
When a client comes for a session, you shouldn't have to convince them that your work is good. But you do have to go the extra mile to build "credibility" so they can immediately trust you.
One of the easiest and most direct ways to do this - and grow your practice by leaps and bounds - is to ... Views: 2552
Reflexology Research
Reflexology is about connecting energetic reflex relationships in the body. The most commonly known is foot reflexology. Other reflexology areas include: the ears, spine, hands, and face. The reflex zones "correspond" or reflex to regions and organs throughout the body. ... Views: 2538
One of the most common complaints about flying is blocked ears and painful sinuses. This can be exasperated when travelling with a cold or flu.
So how can Reflexology help with this?
Reflexology is based on the theory that the whole body, its structures, glands and organs are 'mapped out' in ... Views: 2531
NATURAL means that reflexology enhances the normal functioning of the body. It does this without creating any damage. It is essentially benign - harmless.
HEALING means that reflexology's effect is consistently observed to be beneficial to a person's health. Reflexology reduces physical, ... Views: 2480
Stress, unfortunately cannot be avoided. Everyday we live with it, in one shape or form. Stress only becomes a problem when we cannot handle it, and then it begins to sap our overall ability to cope with everyday situations. Stress can even inhibit successful communication with the people in our ... Views: 2459
PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome has a wide variety of symptoms. In fact, over 100 emotional and physical symptoms have been listed for this umbrella term.
Common emotional symptoms are: irritability, mood swings, tension, depression and fatigue; while common physical symptoms include: headache, ... Views: 2446
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects approximately 2-4% of the population, predominantly women, according to the American College of Rheumatology. This makes it the second most common musculoskeletal system ailment with osteoarthritis taking first place. To this day fibromyalgia is an often ... Views: 2381
Many of you will have heard of a natural therapy called ‘reflexology’, and you will probably know that it involves some kind of treatment of the feet. The therapy has gained something of a reputation for being able to bring on labour, and frequently, it is only at this stage that ... Views: 2295
Summer is the time for relaxation, recreation, vacation etc. all in an effort to relieve stress. Stress is an everyday phenomenon in our lives, whether you are pursuing your dream career, preparing for that special day or trying to recreate passion in your life.
According to Doctor Herbert ... Views: 2282
All human beings know and realize the life in this world is temporary, not be able to continue in this world, for there turn to be changed. Someone took it gracefully, but some are struggling. Like it or not, willing or unwilling, the world is only temporary life. Received and no time went, ... Views: 2282
Reflexology and the Healing Pathway - How They Can Help Improve Your Health
www.soulofyourfeet.com
Donna Olinik, RCRT
Reflexology and the Healing Pathway are both Natural, Non-Invasive Healing modalities which can help you maintain and/or improve your health and quality of life with regular ... Views: 2281
Reflexology courses and reflexology training can lead to a very rewarding career in the Reflexology business, and is also a great way to learn reflexology and help your family, friends and loved ones improve their health and well-being.
For over 35 years Laura Norman has pursued her mission ... Views: 2278
You are reading this article right now because of the Law of Attraction, a universal law that promises, “that which is like unto itself is drawn.” You are resonating or vibrating in a way that is in sync with the information I’m sharing here with you.
In my Reflexology and Life Coaching ... Views: 2253
The buttocks and the thighs are among the body parts in women that are most frequently affected by cellulite; these also happen to be the parts in women’s body that have a higher fat content than in men. Below are a few tips that will prove very beneficial in helping you to naturally get rid of ... Views: 2195
Maybe this sounds like a day you've had recently. You have a big meeting at the office this morning...and the alarm didn't go off. You stop at Starbuck's for coffee and the line stretches out the door! A fender-bender on I-95 brings traffic to a crawl. You finally get to work and some jerk pulls ... Views: 2144
We are creative beings. From the day we are born, we dream and make sounds to please ourselves. As soon as we can hold a crayon – or some baby food – we draw. We sing, dance, act, play musical instruments, paint, draw, and sculpt. We invent, start new businesses and industries, build and program ... Views: 2141
Water…Just Do It!
Sharing reflexology puts me in a unique position to see the visible and tell-tale effects of dehydration on a pair of feet. When I ask people how much water they drink every day, the typical answer is almost always, “Not enough.” We all instinctively know we don’t drink ... Views: 2136