The current theory is that reflexology works on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to all the body organs and system and that by applying pressure to those reflexes you can bring the body back into homeostasis or balance. Reflexology is the application of pressure stretch and movement to the feet and hand to effect corresponding parts of the body reflexologists view the feet and hands as a mirror image of the body. By applying technique a reflexologist can break up patterns of stress in other parts lf the body. Stress is a barrier to the body’s return to a normal state of eqrilibrium.

Reflexology is not new, it has its origins in ancient Egypt. China and India. There are drawing on the walls of a pyramid in Egypt showing people having their hands and feet worked. In the ancient texts of China and India, reference is made to working areas of the feet.

There are many theories but in our approach we look at the nervous system as the explanation of reflexology’s working. Pressure applied to the feet generates a signal through the peripheral nervous system. From there it central nervous system where it is processed in various parts of the brain. It is then relayed to the internal organs to allocate the necessary adjustments in fuel and oxygen, Finally a response is fashioned that is sent onto the motor system.

This message is feed forward to adjust the body’s tone or overal tension level. If applied properly the tone will reset itself to a lower operating tempo. A lower operating tempo means a lessenung of stress and less wear and tear on the body’s systems.

In general terms the benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. Because the feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body they are an easy way to interupt the stress signal and reset homeostasis, the body’s equilibrium.

Whether reflexology can benefit certain conditions and diseases in still under investigation. Futher scientific study need to be done in order to come to some definite benefits of reflexology to regard to illness and disease.

Reflexology is a complement to standard medical care it should not be construed as medical advice. It should not be a replacement to medical help. Please use it wisely. We care about your safety.

Reflexology can be done practically anytime and anywhere. The trick is consistency. We have been impressed with the results from China there secret seems to be that they do reflexology once a day for six days in two week segments. Then they review the results and do more segments as necessary.

This requires self help and family help as well as guidance of practitioners. The practitioner can give you a quality signal to break up the pattern of stress but you and your family can provide the quantity to help break it up.

Build Reflexology into your life. It is easy to do reflexology well doing other activities. Put a foot roller under your desk or work your hands while waiting for the kids at school be creative but be consistent.. Five minutes a day is worth more than an hour once in awhile.