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Reflexology
- What
is reflexology?
Reflexology is study & practice in the the application of pressure, stretch and movement to the feet and hands to effect corresponding parts of the body
- Explain briefly how does reflexology work
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 enters the 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 overall tension level. If
applied properly the tone will reset itself to a lower operating tempo. A lower
operating tempo means a lessening of stress and less wear and tear on the body's
systems.
- According
to the zone theory, how many zones run through the body?
Eight
- What
part of the body is the most responsive and accessible?
feet
- As
a reflexologist, you are not allowed to do three things. Name them
Diagnose – name a disease to the patient
Prescribe or adjust medicine
Treat for a specific condition
- Reflexes
are nerves. True or false?
False
- Where
would you find the reflex areas for the lung?
On the soft pad beginning just under the big toe and covers a large area (horizontal) on the feet
- Name
the seven glands of the endocrine system
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid glands
Thymus gland
Adrenal glands
Gonads/sex glands
- What gland (other than the sex glands) also produce sex hormones?
- On what foot and where would you find the spleen reflex?]