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Can you see it now? Another busy work day on your feet, and beyond… You speed walk down the aisle for that crucial purchase just before you pick the kids up from school—then hoof it out to car. You beat the clock just in time to take your lively treasures to their gymnastics practice at the ... Views: 1855
Arthritis is one of the most common illnesses that we usually have to endure once we reach the age of 40 to 60 years old. It is described as an excruciating pain in the muscles and joints which can sometimes lead to immobilization or inability to walk temporarily for days or even weeks.
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Did you know?
• More than 4 million Americans (12-19%) suffer from chronic constipation in the USA (including children, adults and elderly).
• 2.5 million annual doctor’s visits are for constipation.
• More than $700 million is spent on over-the-counter laxative products ... Views: 2122
Meridians of Acupuncture
Modern understanding of meridians includes the notion that vital energy is information, and information travels as energy throughout the meridians and beyond to all parts of the body. It is the way the body has to disseminate and orchestrate the myriad of information ... Views: 2822
One of the most common complaints about flying is blocked ears and painful sinuses. This can be exasperated when travelling with a cold or flu.
So how can Reflexology help with this?
Reflexology is based on the theory that the whole body, its structures, glands and organs are 'mapped out' in ... Views: 2539
There are various issues with your feet and heels, including plantar fasciitis, that can be painful, and reflexology may be a treatment option you want to consider. A trained reflexologist works the points on the feet and applies pressure using massage techniques to help ease pain. Reflexology ... Views: 4713
Reflexology can help relieve knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knee pain can be caused by different conditions including osteoarthritis. According to Arthritis Symptoms, by working the affected areas on the feet that are associated with the knee, a reflexologist can help to apply ... Views: 4862
You are reading this article right now because of the Law of Attraction, a universal law that promises, “that which is like unto itself is drawn.” You are resonating or vibrating in a way that is in sync with the information I’m sharing here with you.
In my Reflexology and Life Coaching ... Views: 2263
Take Control of your life and be a happier healthier you by managing your stress. The majority of our problems are compounded by stress which can be uncomfortable and bad for our health. This article will discuss a few methods for managing that stress immediately. You will get more done and feel ... Views: 1507
Reflexology, an alternative therapy treatment, is regarded by many as a natural healing art. It involves the use of pressure to one’s feet and hands at certain points that coordinate with body parts. These points are defined by a chart which divides the feet and hands into sections which affect ... Views: 1950
Online or e-therapy is the process of getting therapy via platforms, websites, and apps. It’s been popular especially in the last 5 years. The last half-decade has seen an exponential adoption of online therapy amongst users. This has been possible due to the explosion of mobile tech and cheap ... Views: 931
Somebody once told me that the best way to get out of your head is to concentrate on your feet. She then proceeded to talk about a meditation exercise for people with anxiety that suggests that they really think about their feet and how they feel while taking deep breaths. People with anxiety ... Views: 5699
Reflexology: Healing Touch? for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
by Linda Chollar, AAEd, CWC, NBCR
Touch Is Good Medicine
Rising to meet the challenge of supporting the Fibromyalgia community, specific bodywork and touch therapies are merging with the allopathic as integrative treatment ... Views: 4425
Someone asked me recently what I held to be sacred. “Sacred” is defined as being reverently dedicated to a person, service or thing. That is how I view reflexology, the sacred art of acupressure on the sole of each foot to bring about balance and stress relief. Not only is this a part of the ... Views: 1726
With all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementReflexology can aid in treating depressionary practices ... Views: 2729
Article submitted to Natural Awakenings, March 09
From: Laura Norman
The Power of Reflexology Can Change Your Life
In these stressful and uncertain times, isn’t it comforting to know that there’s a centuries-old practice that can be enormously therapeutic? It’s called ... Views: 3415
Reflexology and the Healing Pathway - How They Can Help Improve Your Health
www.soulofyourfeet.com
Donna Olinik, RCRT
Reflexology and the Healing Pathway are both Natural, Non-Invasive Healing modalities which can help you maintain and/or improve your health and quality of life with regular ... Views: 2288
Your feet are story-tellers. As a Reflexologist, I can tell so much about you by observing your feet for lines, creases, callouses and markings. Let’s discover some of this foot-chatter.
Are your feet cold? “Cold feet relate to fears or stress you are dealing with – financial, relationship, ... Views: 3101
A seriously ill person investigating reflexology for the first time asked tentatively, “Do you think reflexology can heal me?” I answered her loaded question, “Reflexology cannot heal anyone. All therapies can assist our bodies’ own innate healing ability. You don’t have to think about healing ... Views: 2614
The holistic therapy of reflexology has been used over the years to promote physical health and wellbeing in many thousands of people from all walks of life, but there is also a subtler aspect to its benefits that can be applied to the more vulnerable amongst us, to expand awareness and enhance ... Views: 3597
If you've ever doubted what these two little "Endocrine System Glands" can do, just watch the news sometime.
Anytime you hear of some heroic headline – "Firemen Rush into Burning Building", or "Mother Lifts Car off Trapped Child"...the adrenal glands are implicated (such as in acts of strength ... Views: 16647
It seems to me that reflexology and working with the elderly is a match made in heaven. Alternatives to medications are always of interest because they are often safer and with fewer side effects.
People usually seem rejuvenated after a reflexology session (and if they’re not, it’s because the ... Views: 4932
NATURAL means that reflexology enhances the normal functioning of the body. It does this without creating any damage. It is essentially benign - harmless.
HEALING means that reflexology's effect is consistently observed to be beneficial to a person's health. Reflexology reduces physical, ... Views: 2484
Reflexology 101
The body has an innate ability to heal itself. In a world that's always in a rush and looking for quick fixes, we hinder the amazing healing ability of our own body. Suppressing symptoms with pharmaceuticals, we ignore causes foregoing our body's own ability to heal ... Views: 4349
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH ANNOUNCED
By Christopher Shirley
"In an unprecedented press release today the medical profession announced the discovery of a new treatment that has been scientifically proven to be effective for more than 100 health conditions and has no known adverse side effects. ... Views: 2629
Many of you will have heard of a natural therapy called ‘reflexology’, and you will probably know that it involves some kind of treatment of the feet. The therapy has gained something of a reputation for being able to bring on labour, and frequently, it is only at this stage that ... Views: 2298
There an increasing number of women who are claiming that reflexology helped them conceive and overcome problems with infertility, either on the part of the woman or partner. Infertility is a complex problem and often what is needed is something that gives the system a bit of a kick start and ... Views: 10187
Water…Just Do It!
Sharing reflexology puts me in a unique position to see the visible and tell-tale effects of dehydration on a pair of feet. When I ask people how much water they drink every day, the typical answer is almost always, “Not enough.” We all instinctively know we don’t drink ... Views: 2147
The medical model
Many people suffer from sinusitis. I shall explain a few of the allopathic concepts and then show you some reflexology corrections. Sinus problems may be caused by allergies, by infections, mold and fungi. It is often made worse by eating dairy foods, and wheat. If your sinus ... Views: 5275
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic therapy based on the principal that every organ in the body is reflected in the feet, hands and ears. All the nerve endings are in the feet and by using various pressure techniques on these reflexes, the natural healing potential of the body are ... Views: 4393
Is your father a bit stubborn and not willing to see other’s viewpoints? Was he someone people noticed when he came into a room? Does he seem to feel overburdened by life’s events? Those were the questions that popped out of my mouth after a student described her father’s feet to me. She ... Views: 17354
This article is an excerpt from "Gemstone Reflexology" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com
THE GEM STICKS
The gem stick, also known as crystal tip or gem tip, bundles the energy in the tip of the stone and distributes it broadly on its blunt side.
This energy has a different ... Views: 3429
Reflexology Research
Reflexology is about connecting energetic reflex relationships in the body. The most commonly known is foot reflexology. Other reflexology areas include: the ears, spine, hands, and face. The reflex zones "correspond" or reflex to regions and organs throughout the body. ... Views: 2546
When a client comes for a session, you shouldn't have to convince them that your work is good. But you do have to go the extra mile to build "credibility" so they can immediately trust you.
One of the easiest and most direct ways to do this - and grow your practice by leaps and bounds - is to ... Views: 2559
You may have seen the advantages of a full body massage in the past, but were you aware that a foot massage can help the body heal itself and eliminate certain ailments? The usage of reflexology, a traditional Chinese technique used for healing of the body and to unwind the muscles, is the basis ... Views: 4394
Metamorphosis is a self-healing art and a philosophy on creating greater consciousness within. We use the concept of reflex points to address the unconscious genetic and karmic patterns that arrive at conception that create disease and disharmony in our lives and in our collective experience. As ... Views: 3449
PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome has a wide variety of symptoms. In fact, over 100 emotional and physical symptoms have been listed for this umbrella term.
Common emotional symptoms are: irritability, mood swings, tension, depression and fatigue; while common physical symptoms include: headache, ... Views: 2452
Reflexology courses and reflexology training can lead to a very rewarding career in the Reflexology business, and is also a great way to learn reflexology and help your family, friends and loved ones improve their health and well-being.
For over 35 years Laura Norman has pursued her mission ... Views: 2287
Recently, reflexologists have renewed working with the hands as well as the feet. Evidence shows that hand and foot reflexology were both practiced since ancient times. An Egyptian papyrus dated 2330 B.C. clearly depicts both.
It was primarily the teaching of Eunice Ingham in the U.S.A. that ... Views: 2756
Reflexology is an excellent tool which is based on the principle that the entire body is mapped onto the feet and hands. There are specific areas of the feet and hands which correspond to different parts, organs and glands of the body. Working these reflexes by the application of pressure ... Views: 5521
When people ask me, "Can reflexology help my cold?" I believe in my heart that it can. But that doesn't mean it'll happen the way I want it to. Here are some factors to consider to help you and your clients decide what's best for them.
The Pros or "Benefits":
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Depression the Illness
Depression is an illness that can affect anyone at any time. The symptoms are not always recognized as Depression, because you might be feeling a bit low on energy, a bit emotional, getting up in the morning is an effort, self-esteem seems to have flown out of the ... Views: 6704
“My feet have hardly any feeling, but getting Reflexology done once a week gives me some feeling of normalcy in my feet. They are warm too!”
That is just one of the responses received after many years of working with Diabetics and the resulting health problems concerning their feet.
People ... Views: 3593
Healing any condition today is all a matter of which method you are willing to use.
There’s the widely accepted method that many people unfortunately choose, which is widely used and it’s called……medications! But we all know that any medications have certain side ... Views: 2787
Reflexology is a specialized form of massage which proponents claim can heal a variety of diseases. Basically, this therapy has two forms: foot reflexology (the more popular type), and hand reflexology. Both are known as zone therapy, a term coined by Dr. William Fitzgerald over 80 years ... Views: 3620
Love is in the air! It is just few weeks and it is already valentines. Special days for couples, for those who are single a day to look for the one or Mr. Right. Valentine is an event where all places are in bloom and in red. Valentine’s Day is usually colored with red that signifies passion and ... Views: 1861
Feet reveal incredible truths—they reflect unique details about each one of us.In the next few minutes we will touch on the history of Reflexology, and explore key alarm messages our feet convey to us—and how to bring refreshing relief.
Too often we hear expressions like:
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Like your treasured Valentines, feet are a gift to cherish…also, like those we love, many times we take them for granted…and the saga continues—sometimes sweethearts feel downright betrayed. As cherished Valentines need to connect and be sensitive to each other’s best good, so we need to show ... Views: 1890
Rockrose - Internal use
The most popular form of application of the rock rose is rock rose tea . The tea does not contain caffeine, is tasty, aromatic and tart. To take advantage of the therapeutic effects of the medicinal plant, pour one liter of boiling water onto two tablespoons of dried ... Views: 83
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Need something about a large portion of the cost with less highlights? Look at the prior rendition of this ... Views: 1226