Sole to Soul

Reflexology is a method for activating the healing powers of our bodies is both old and new. From ancient we know that the early Chinese, Japanese, and Egyptians worked on the feet to promote good health. Today many of these same techniques have been developed into our modern methods of which we call Reflexology.

 

It is believed that our entire body is mapped on the soles of our feet and offers as proof the fact that applying pressure to one area a corresponding area. It has been established that there are energy zones that run throughout the body and reflex areas in the feet that correspond to all the major organs, glands and body parts.

 

Reflexology can be used to treat a wide range of disorders including skin and respiratory conditions, migraine, PMS and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue, stress, and anxiety. It is thought to be very effective for pregnancy and infertility.

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Benefits Of Reflexology

 

• Let us look at the many benefits that this therapy can bring:

• Improves circulation
   

• Cleanses the body of toxins and Impurities
   

• Balances the whole system
   

• Revitalizes energy
   

• Preventive health care
   

• Pain Control
   

• Stress Relief

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When in conjunction with sound medical advice from your doctor, Reflexology facilitates healing.

Reflexology can ease the symptoms of depression by stimulating the endocrine glands, solar plexus and head areas of the feet.

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Reflexology can also lessen the symptoms of hay fever.

By applying pressure to specific areas on the foot, this releases toxins and boosts the immune system.

 

 

 

 

Reflexology In Pregnancy

 

The human body is a machine created by nature at the same time, most women in societies have not been educated to be what their bodies are able.

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Pregnancy is one of the most special conditions a woman can experience in life. Hormonal changes occur dramatically, provoking an alteration in many physiological functions. Reflexology can help restore balance in most cases, treating conditions symptomatically, alleviating and stimulating.

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You only have to be confident of your own resources and believe that this is right. Therefore, pregnancy should never be considered as an illness or as a burden. When a woman becomes pregnant, one of her heaviest concerns is about getting proper healthcare for her condition, this is absolutely normal and acceptable.

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These are a few examples of particular cases in which reflexology has demonstrated to be beneficial in pregnancy and as a preventive of serious conditions during pregnancy:

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• Anxiety

• Appetite regulation

• Blood pressure regulation (except cases of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia)

• Constipation or any change in bowel movement pattern

• To prevent Diabetes caused by pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)

• Insomnia

• Muscular fatigue

• Muscular tension

• Nausea and vomiting

• Urinary tract problems (difficulty to urinate, cystitis, etc)

• To improve pelvic floor

• To prevent episiotomy (together with aromatherapy and exercising specific postural habits)
   

Even though Reflexology is mostly a safe therapy, you should consider that some conditions are totally contraindicated the Reflexology treatment during Pregnancy and they require immediate medical intervention:

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• Placental abruption

• Placenta praevia

• Bleeding

• Continuous vomiting

• Toxaemia: Pre- -

• Pica Syndrome

• HELLP Syndrome

• DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) 
   

Always inform your healthcare provider that you are receiving Reflexology treatments during pregnancy. Today, more and are aware of the benefits of Reflexology and natural therapies during pregnancy, referring their clients to improve their life quality during this period. However, it is better that you get the proper assessment of the appearance of any condition that might be risky.

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