Articles on Reflexology

How to Locate the Reflexology Pituitary Gland Zone

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The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing hormones that stimulate the adrenal glands, the thyroid glands, the ovaries and testes. The practice of applying pressure to specific zones on the hands and the bottom of the feet to stimulate ... more »

How to Make Your Own Detoxifying Foot Pads

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How to Massage Foot Nerves

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About 75,000 nerve endings in your foot connect to other body parts. Massage the toes, medial or inside nerves and lateral or outside plantar nerves in the foot. This will improve nerve flow to the muscles and encourage better movement. It is ... more »

How to Read a Foot Reflexology Chart

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Reflexology is the art of applying pressure to the hands and feet at various locations to heal. Certain areas of the hands and feet correspond to various body parts. Reflexology is used for healing, stress reduction and regaining equilibrium. ... more »

How to Attend Reflexology School

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Reflexology is practiced by applying pressure to both the feet and hands to stimulate other parts of the body. People seek out reflexology for symptoms such as muscle pain, digestive disorders and arthritis... more »

How to Benefit From Reflexology

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Reflexology employs a massage technique on the hands and feet to stimulate other parts of the body. This stimulation is thought to encourage healing for symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches and digestive problems. One benefit many people ... more »

How to Benefit From Reflexology Massage

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Reflexology is a type of Shiatsu massage that focuses on the feet. Parts of the feet correlate to different parts of the body and by stimulating points on the feet with a massage technique, the therapist can cause changes in the body. Reflexology ... more »

How to Buy Books on Reflexology

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Reflexology is an alternative medicine that focuses on the pressure points in your feet to help alleviate ailments throughout your body, including pain. While it is a simple medicine to learn, it is extremely important to practice it correctly so ... more »

How to Clear and Tighten Skin With Rebound Exercise

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Rebound exercise involves doing a series of jumps or leaps on a trampoline. This workout increases your heart rate and provides good cardio exercise without straining your joints and knees. It gets your whole body moving at once, and it gives ... more »

How to Ease Tension With Reflexology

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The ancient art of reflexology releases blockages by gently manipulating pressure points in the hands, feet and ears. Not only does reflexology relax the body, it can strengthen the immune system, relieve pain, improve circulation and impart a ... more »

How to Get a Reflexology Assessment

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Egyptians used forms of reflexology as far back as 2330 B.C. In 1913, it migrated to the West where it developed into a formal healing art known as "zone therapy," later renamed "reflexology." Based on the premise that tension in a specific part ... more »

How to Get Reflexology Charts

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Reflexology charts are a terrific way to explore treating a variety of health conditions in the privacy of your own home. Whether you want to do research or just find out how to relieve back pain by rubbing your hand, reflexology charts will show ... more »

How to Increase Circulation With Reflexology

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Remember that day when your feet were tired, and your whole body felt tired? Reflexology is based on the idea that points in the hands and the feet are related to other parts of the body. Here are some tips on using hand reflexology to increase ... more »

How to Increase Energy With Reflexology

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Reflexology is an ancient healing art dating to ancient Egypt. Today, reflexology is used to treat a wide variety of disorders including fatigue and exhaustion. If you are suffering from fatigue and you want to increase your energy, consider ... more »

How to Learn About Reflexology

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Reflexology is administered as a massage technique, in which pressure is applied to both the feet and hands to purportedly stimulate and heal other parts of the body. Stress relief and muscle tension are common reasons for seeking out reflexology ... more »

How to Learn About the History of Reflexology

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As a natural healing technique, reflexology is a system of stimulating target areas of the hands and feet to purportedly promote healing in other parts of the body. Reflexology is believed to relieve stress and to bring the body to a state of ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Adrenal Gland Zone

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Your energy levels are regulated by the amount of adrenaline and cortisol in your system. The adrenal glands secrete and regulate the fluids that assist you in stress responses and energy levels. Locating the adrenal gland zone in reflexology ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Appendix Zone

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Reflexology is the practice of manipulating one part of the body to produce a beneficial effect in another part of the body. The feet are by far the most common area used, but the hands and ears are sometimes targeted as well. Charts are ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Bladder Zone

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Reflexology is the act of applying pressure and massaging certain areas of the hands and the feet that affect different parts of a person's body. Using reflexology to massage specific areas of your body relieves stress on certain organs and ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Brain Zone

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Using alternative medicine techniques and treatments often requires some specific knowledge. Acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology all work based on how the meridians that run through the body connect different organs and systems together. ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Colon Zone

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The colon, also called the large intestine, is one of the body's most important organs. The colon transports and compacts fecal matter to be passed through the rectum. Many doctors believe that most major illnesses come from the colon. Proper ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Diaphragm Zone

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Reflexology has the ability to help us relax in times of need and in times of stress. Often thoughts and reactions to unexpected news can trigger a panic attack. One of the body systems affected the most is the respiratory system. Knowing where ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Heart Zone

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For patients who wish to stimulate the heart function and to create a better working heart without medicine, reflexology is the holistic way to go. Reflexology dates back to ancient Egypt where it was common practice to treat medical illnesses. ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Kidney Zone

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The kidney is considered one of the body's most important organs. The kidney's main function is to remove toxins from your system. Use reflexology to stimulate the kidney and keep your kidneys working properly. Reflexology has been used for ... more »

How to Locate the Reflexology Lung Zone

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There are many alternative health avenues that people follow. Many are holistic in approach, treating the body as a whole. Reflexology is a powerful diagnostic tool and a non-invasive procedure to treat areas of need within the human body. ... more »

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