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Reflexology
Foot Reflexology is an entire system of massage devoted
to the feet. The feet map out the entire body through a reflex mechanism
so that by stimulating a certain area of the foot a corresponding
organ or body part is simultaneously stimulated. The hands and ears
are other areas of the body which have similar reflex maps inherent
in their structure.
Reflexology is based on the principle that congestion
or tension in any part of the foot mirrors congestion or tension
in a corresponding part of the body. These parts, known as reflex
points can also be found on the hands and other body parts, however,
the most commonly treated area is the feet.
Periodic deep massage of the feet in a systematic
manner can provide beneficial results in clearing up deep-seated
metabolic irregularities and malfunctions. It is a thorough and
deep massage which is primarily therapeutic in intent, although,
because of the reflex action involved, one’s entire body feels as
if it had just received a full massage after a Reflexology treatment.
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