Our feet travel many miles a day.
Taking us wherever we want to be.
If we could stop and listen to what they have to say.
We�d hear a very different story.
They would say that they are much unappreciated.
With people hiding them and some calling them ugly.
We place them in shoes that are often ill-fitted.
And rarely give them the attention they deserve, unlike the rest of our body.
And yet they walk, run and hit the ground
With a force equal to 120% of our body weight.
They are our body's foundation, they root us down.
And they reflect the rest of our body�s state.
The feet contain over 7,000 nerve endings
Connected to every organ, system and gland of our body.
They are our body�s assessment tool, a key to well-being.
They communicate with the rest of our body with great clarity.
Through the feet, your life force and self-healing powers can be activated
And your bodily functions can regain harmony.
Through the feet, your spirits can be uplifted
Pain can be reduced and you can increase your productivity.
All of this can be attained with a simple therapy
A specialized massage recharging the feet and helping bodily functions.
It's name is Reflexology.
It can improve blood flow and bring you a state of relaxation.
So the next time you feel tired, physically or emotionally
Please, think about your precious feet.
Take care of them with reflexology.
Because happy feet have a positive effect on your mind, body and spirit!
Reflexology is a form of natural healing which has been practiced for centuries. This therapy can be traced back to the Chinese, the ancient Indians and the Egyptians. It is not a cure, it complements other therapies (ie. Acupuncture, therapeutic massage, physiotherapy, etc.). Its most important function is to activate and harmonize your body�s own life forces and self-healing powers.
There is scientific research that backs this therapy based on the premise there are zones and reflex points in the feet which correspond to the entire body.
(from http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Therapies/Reflexology-Research%20.htm)
A study conducted at the Hospital of Beijing College of Languages investigated the effect of reflexology treatment on acute lower back pain. Twenty patients between the ages of 35 and 55, all of whom were teachers or office workers, and suffering from lower back strain participated in the study.
The reflex points on the patients' feet were treated for a maximum of ten treatments and the results analysed. All of the patients reported that the treatment had effectively eliminated their pain; 5 of the patients obtained complete relief after only one treatment, 10 after 3 to 4 treatments and a further 5 after 5 to 7 treatments. No analgesics or other medications were used throughout the course of treatments.
Although a small scale study, it adds to the growing body of evidence confirming that reflexology has extensive therapeutic value beyond the realms of mere relaxation and stress management.
Xiao Zhenge, Hospital of Beijing College of Languages Reflexology Research Reports 2nd Edn. Compiled by K Walker. Association of Reflexologists.
Whenever stress and nervous tension are present, reflexology, like massage and aromatherapy can be very effective in inducing relaxation. It will also help to 'balance' organs and tissues throughout the body and, acting through the nervous system, actually help strengthen and normalise the circulatory system. In this way, it can help activate the body's own healing force to aid recovery.
Reflexology may also be employed to help stimulate the reproductive organs through the autonomic nervous system and so help strengthen and correct under functioning organs and balance hormonal function. Although there are no controlled studies on the subject of reflexology and infertility, there have been research studies relating to the effects of reflexology and childbirth.
A study at the Gentofte Hospital in Copenhagen revealed that reflexology is beneficial to women during the labour of childbirth. 58 out of 60 women giving birth experienced "outstanding pain relief using reflexology treatment", and 11 out of 14 women were able to avoid surgery under general anaesthesia. Dr Carsten Lenstrup was so impressed by the results that he said: "Taken as a whole, the results are so good that am not in any doubt that reflexology can give many women a better, easier and less painful delivery than they would have had otherwise." (2)
The findings of the Gentofte study were supported by a further study carried out by Dr Gowri Motva at the Jeyrani Birth Centre on the effects of reflexology on pregnant women. 37 pregnant women completed a course of 10 reflexology treatments with remarkable effect. The average length of the first stage of labour was 5 hours whereas the text book average is 16 - 24 hours; the second stage of labour lasted an average of 16 minutes compared to the text book expectancy of 1 - 2 hours, and only 5.4% of the women who had reflexology treatment required emergency caesarian section compared to an average of 13% in Newham district which was the district where the study was conducted.(2)
(1) Reported in "Berlingske Tidende" 15 July 1988
(2) Reflexology Association - Research Co-ordinator Kristine Walker
Reflexology has also been shown to be an effective alternative treatment for chronic constipation. In a study involving 20 women aged between 30 and 60 years of age, who had suffered with constipation for an average of 24.6 years, 15 reflexology treatments produced astounding results. Prior to the study, the women had a bowel movement an average of only once every 4.1 days but after the course of treatment this was increased to once every 1.8 days. At the end of the study, 50% of the women obtained normal stool consistency whereas none had experienced this before the treatments, 85% reported a positive change in their digestion, and 55% were able to reduce their use of laxatives. Furthermore, over 95% of the women admitted to having other health problems before the study and 80% reported an improvement in those conditions after the reflexology treatments.
"Sygeplejerksen" (Danish Journal of Nursing) 24th June 1992
Reflexology is a holistic healing method in which pressure and massage techniques are applied to reflex points on the feet. These reflex points correspond to every organ and system of the body.
Reflexology is more than just a good foot massage. This complementary therapy has been practiced in diverse cultures for centuries. With a blend of balance, circulation and relaxation, the body may enter into a mode of healing itself.
Reflexology encourages "internal relaxation" to your body system. It releases healing energies wherever the body needs it.
Nadia integrated hot stones with Reflexology to create a unique blend of reflexology and hot stone therapy. The heat from the stones quickly opens the reflex pathways, stimulating the organs and body systems and accelerating your body's self-healing. Hot Stone Reflexology also encourages the body to relax, therefore promoting self-healing.
The ultimate goal of the therapy is relaxation that will bring balance into your life.
Reflexology - $40 (approximately 1 hour)
Hot Stone Reflexology - $50 (approximately 1 hour)
Thai Foot Reflexology By Nadia
Thai Foot Reflexology is a marriage between the ancient healing arts of Reflexology, Chinese Tuina, Japanese Shiatsu and Indian ayurvedic yoga. Thai foot reflexology works on the feet, lower leg and knees. It frees up blocked energy within the body's many sens lines (Thai- based meridians) to produce a deep and unique feeling of balance, relaxation and well-being.
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