Reflexology involves the stimulation, manipulation and application of pressure to points on the hands and feet that correspond to systems and organs throughout the body.

Reflexologists believe that by applying pressure to these "reflex points" (similar to Acupressure and Shiatsu) that the body can be stimulated to begin healing itself.

In reflexology, the body is divided into ten vertical zones or channels, five on the right and five on the left side of the body running from head to toe. Each zone is a channel for energy, similar to the qi ("chee") in Chinese Medicine. When energy becomes blocked, this results in discomfort in the body. Stimulation of the reflex points in the hands and feet corresponds to different areas of the body, releasing blocked energy. For example, pressing the ball of the foot may help with problems in the heart or lungs.

Despite the absence of hard scientific fact, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support Reflexology as an excellent whole-body treatment, specifically for hypertension, PMS, anxiety, phobias, psoriasis, migraines, chronic pain, emotional, digestive and muscular disorders.

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