What is Reflexology
Reflexology is the study, science, and art of using specific touch techniques on reflex maps, resembling a shape of the human body, that are believed to exist on the feet, hands, and outer ears.
Reflexology was founded in 1917, by William Fitzgerald, MD in the United States. He founded the vertical zone theory. In 1924, Joe Shelby Riley, MD, also in the United States founded the horizontal zones of reflexology. In 1957, Paul Nogier, MD, a neuro-surgeon from France, discovered the reflex points on the outer ear.
The Benefits of Reflexology
1. Reduces blockage around nerve endings. 2. Relaxation. 3. Pain reduction and elimination. 4. Improves circulation. 5. Increases oxygen and nutrient supply. 6. Detoxification. 7. Helps chemical functions of the body, in theory, to work better. 8. Increases sense of well being, vitality, quality of life. 9. Prevention increases with the reduction of accumulated tension and stress. 10. Body functions better.
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