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About Reflexology

  Although it's origins can be traced back to ancient times, reflexology as we know know it in western culture, was developed by an American named Dr. William Fitzgerald about a century ago.

Dr. Fitzgerald found that by applying pressure to one part of the body, he could relieve pain in another part of the body. This led him to believe they were linked by a flow of energy. After much research into the phenomenon, he came to develop a healing system he called "zone therapy".

It was further developed from 1889-1974 by American physiotherapist named Eunice Ingham. The foot was mapped out into areas corresponding to the various glands, organs and systems of the body. The whole body therefore is represented in the feet. The right foot corresponding to the right side of the body, and the left foot to the left side. Any organ can be stimulated by applying pressure to the parts of the foot (reflexes) representing that organ. Since then, reflex points have been located to include the hands and even entire body by such practitioners as Mildred Carter.

You can prove this to your self quite easily by simply rubbing the middle portions on the bottom of your feet the next time your stomach feels sour. The results can be immediate as you will begin to feel trapped gas move due to the stimulation.

Reflexology is a holistic therapy because massaging reflex points is said to relieve stress and tension, promote a sense of well being, improve nerve function and blood supply, increase energy and vitality and encourage the body's self-healing mechanisms.

In a consultation the Reflexologist, he will ask questions about the client's state of health, medical background and current problems. The bare feet will then be examined. Treatment involves moving the thumb and fingers over the foot in small, precise movements. Locating the tender and sensitive areas will suggest imbalances in the corresponding organs. Applying pressure is believed to break up crystal-like deposits, which in turn helps cells to eliminate toxins, unblock nerve impulses, and improve blood supply.

By comparison, the person using the Accu-Flex massager on themselves will already know their medical background and current problems. It will be easy to locate the tender and sensitive areas using the point end of the tool and then use the charts to find out which corresponding organs may have imbalances.

The benefit to doing it yourself is that you can control how hard to press and which areas need the most work.

Conditions that may respond to reflexology: asthma, chronic pain, circulatory disorders, constipation, headaches, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, painful periods, recovery from surgery, sinus problems, stress related problems, urinary problems.