Reflexology
Reflexology is therapeutic and is generally complementary to massage.
Reflexology is the application of specific pressure to reflex points in
the feet and hands. The primary benefits of reflexology result from
the generalized relaxation of the entire body, as well as from the balancing
effect on specific organs, glands, zones, or body regions. This is
believed to help in the detoxification of the body as well as assisting
in its return to a calm state.
Theory
When the organs are not functioning normally, the neural signals along
the network change patterns. Such changes can be detected and monitored
through the reflex points. Chemistry at these points sometimes change
as well, in the form of hard painful spots (called uric acid crystals).
These crystals may form at points that correspond to the organ, or area
of the body.
Technique
Occasionally, when rubbing or pressing firmly on these
spots, the feeling of a "pop" or bursting apart, can be detected.
They feel grainy or gritty like sand or sugar. After the spot dissipates,
the area becomes less tender and the organ corresponding to this reflex
points also functions better.
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