Reflexology therapists believe that certain zones on the hands, feet, and ears have relationships with various glands, organs, and muscles that are located elsewhere in the body.
When pressure is applied to the area is improved in patients health.
For example, massaging the toes is believed to stimulate the brain and head and relieve headaches, while pressure is applied to the ankle is believed to be beneficial to the chest and heart.
Stimulates blood circulation and relaxation brought to life
Reflexology can produce physical changes in the body. Most common reaction is a relaxation of the body that are not beneficial to the health and well-being in general.
Reflexology can also help improve blood circulation and removing waste products. Blood flow allows essential nutrients to the body cells.
Massage and Reflexology pressure is able to offer, as well as many other benefits of massage treatments.
Reflexology mechanism
The functioning of reflexology is not known with certainty. However, there are some theories that may at least express it.
The most popular theory is. Reflexology works by sending 'peace' message to the CNS (central nervous system) with peripheral neurotransmitter hands and feet
This message is then invited the body to reduce stress and relaxing activity blood flow.
The second theory suggests that the stimulus as a result of reflexology session the body, endorphins and monoamines, two compounds, which promotes release of pain and stimulate relaxation Act.
Be the third theory, called the theory section, reflexology works similar to acupuncture countries.
This theory states that the body is divided into 10 vertical zones, and every muscle and organ in the body can be stimulated by pressure or massage of the hands and feet.
