What is Reflexology?
The art of working specific areas of the hands or
feet that relieves stress and pain of the body. It is
like acupressure, but only on the hands or on the feet.
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How Does It Work?
The nerve endings on the hands and feet send messages
to the brain, that in turn produces endorphins, the body's
own pain killers. Then the endorphins are sent through
the blood stream to the related area of the body.
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How Does It Feel?
Wonderful, fully relaxing, as if your whole body has been
relieved. There can be a feeling of "tingling" and "warmth"
in related parts of the body. This is caused by the increased
circulation of the blood due to the nerve ending stimulation.
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How Long of Relief?
Four minutes, four hours, or forever. . . the length of
time of relief varies. The production of the natural pain
killers is only temporary, but with every Reflexology
session, the body can have longer and longer periods of
relief.
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How Often?
To receive the maximum relief, five Reflexology sessions,
once a week; and to maintain good health, every two weeks
thereafter.
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Different Than a Massage?
YES! A Reflexologist does not massage, but rather works
the specific reflex points to Relieve the Stress and Pain
of the body. Expect a deep wonderful sleep.
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How Long Does It Last?
It all depends on the individual. When the stress returns,
usually the ailment will also. More Reflexology means
more relaxation, which can mean longer periods of relief.
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Is This a Medical Treatment?
No. The AMA says "Seventy-five percent of all illnesses
are due to stress." Reflexology is a form of Stress Management.
Relieve the stress and the body will respond. If the cause
can be eliminated, then most of the related conditions
should be gone.
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