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Since it’s such a relaxing practice, reflexology can make a great addition to any bedtime ritual.
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Research studies in the U.S. and around the world indicate possible benefits of reflexology, particularly in reducing pain, enhancing relaxation, and reducing psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression.
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The uneven surfaces of stone paths are commonly used for wellness as "reflexology paths," although you can get the same beneficial effects from any uneven stone pathway.
There are a few reflexology points I find particularly effective for myself. While my partner is not a reflexologist, if I am experiencing a headache, intense menstrual cramps, or having a tummy ache there is nothing more relaxing then getting my feet rubbed.
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Reflexology is a form of bodywork that involves applying pressure to the hands and feet to produce changes in pain and other benefits elsewhere in the body.
Reflexology is commonly associated with the feet, while the possibilities of the hands are often overlooked. This is completely unjustified since hand reflexology is just as effective as foot reflexology.
Reflexologists believe that reflex points on the feet, hands and ears correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on a person's health. Reflexology is sometimes used by people with multiple sclerosis.
While some might consider reflexology a fancy word for massage, it's actually much more than that. To learn more about this practice, we talked with Laura Norman, founder of the Laura Norman Wellness center and author of Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology.
So much of life happens unexpectedly. For me, one unexpected turn started with a phone call from a friend of a friend who also had multiple sclerosis (MS).
Modern day Reflexology evolved through observation, practice and research. Using the application of modern medical equipment and science, the relationship between reflexes on feet and face were shown to influence the brain and the reflected organ.
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