Reflexology can be a natural, low cost option to offset the effects of stress on the heart and overall health. Reflexology aims to treat the body, mind and spirit by touching on all body systems to get to the cause of the disease. Reflexology allows the body to reach the level of deep relaxation where it can cancel out the effects of stress and help the balance the body systems.
Reduce Stress
Through this relaxation process the body is much more capable of dealing with the stresses placed on it by daily living. Reflexology not only reduces stress in one hour, it rejuvenates the mind with meditative music and aromatherapy, the body with a secure chair and warmth of the room, and the spirit with the touch of 7200 nerve endings in the feet and hands.
Reflexology reduces tension throughout the whole body. It improves blood and lymph circulation, increases nerve supply to the cells and releases toxins from the body's tissues.
It is also believed to encourage the release of endorphins, the body's
Feel-Good Hormones, which are well documented in their ability to relieve stress
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Reflexology supports Self- Healing
Reflexology supports the body in its proccess of self healing and maintaining the balance that leads to good health. Plus, Reflexology feels great and nearly everyone is a candidate- even people who are not candidates for traditional massage therapy due to physical restrictions or who may be uncomfortable about disrobing.
With Reflexology, all you have to do is take off your shoes.