In more than 20 countries. More than 170 studies have been carried out that demonstrate the effectiveness of Foot Reflexology, which is influenced by a large number of interrelated nerve endings.
In Foot Reflexology, the small differences that are part of a person reveal very important aspects of each patient. Feet can show you more than what you see at first glance.
The human brain is asymmetrical and this somehow conditions the personality of each individual. With your body it happens the same, the right side is not the same as the left. The left foot represents feminine energy. It is passive, and receiving, and is related to the unconscious and the analogical. While the right one carries masculine energy, it is active, emitting, and conscious.
The right foot defines emotions with authority, work, economic or structural issues, that is, the here and now. On the other hand, the left defines the emotional side. And the capacity for creation and shows the psychological and subtle aspects.
The Reflexology maps demonstrate that the right foot reflects the right side of the body, and the left foot reflects the left side, with the exception of the head, which has crossed reflections.
This means that the Reflexology professional can find in the feet all the reflex areas of the organism and can realize aspects related to life experiences, emotions, difficulties, illnesses, ailments, or influences. He will also perceive any negative or positive aspect that may affect you and, in this way, he will be able to achieve the physical, energetic, and emotional release that it entails, achieving a balance naturally.
How does Foot Reflexology work?
The benefits are many and varied, due to the collaboration of the reflexes with the functions of the organism.
Foot Reflexology works the organism through the reflex zones located throughout the feet, where you can find a very broad representation of the entire organism. By applying the appropriate stimulation techniques, it is possible to send messages to any area of the head or trunk.
This is because the reflex zones of the foot are between 5 and 20 times more sensitive than the organs themselves.
Benefits of Foot Reflexology
Many professionals recommend these sessions once a week and rest for a few minutes after each session and, if possible, in the hours that follow the treatment, not make great efforts or be excessively active. Thus, the benefits of this treatment will be increased through calm and rest.
Some of the main benefits of the practice of Foot Reflexology that can be cited are:
- Eases anxiety and reduces pressure.
- Reduces fatigue and tiredness.
- Relieves muscle tension.
- Helps balance the energy level.
- Relieves common aches and pains.
- Promotes restful sleep.
- Boosts immunity.
- Provides a sense of calm and well-being.
- Contributes to the general well-being of body, soul, and mind.
- Relaxes the mind and the body.
- Relieves emotional suffering.
As you can see, most of them are psychological benefits. And that is why we are going to delve a little deeper into the benefits that are essential today.
Reflexology to relieve stress
When an organ expresses symptoms it is because there is an imbalance in some part of the body. Proper use of this technique can reduce psychological symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
To carry out a session that alleviates these pathologies. During the session, we will consult your lifestyle, diet, physical activity, and other factors, taking at most one hour.
This will allow us to know which area needs to be treated in greater depth.
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