Effects & Benefits of Reflexology
- Eases side-effects of cancer such as chemotherapy
- Speeds up healing of wounds
- Aids in the elimination of toxins from the body
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Helps to improve cognitive health
- Helps to improve the metabolism and energy creation process in the body
- Beneficial in stimulating the nervous system
- Reduces the severity of migraines and headaches
- Gives relief from stress, anxiety, and insomnia
Nerve Functions:
As our bodies age, our nerve endings become less sensitive in parts of our body, particularly in our extremities. That being said, reflexology has been connected with stimulating more than 7,000 different nervous endings in a single session, thereby increasing their function and reactivity. Opening and cleaning out neural pathways can help improve the functionality and flexibility of many areas around the body. Neural pathways are like muscles, so it is good to work them once in a while to keep them sharp!
Energy Levels:
By aligning the functioning of various organ and muscle systems, reflexology can increase metabolism and energy creation processes within the body. If you need a boost in energy or are always feeling sluggish, perhaps a reflexology session can help put some pep back in your step!
Reflexology is much more than a foot massage, but at its foundation, that’s the easiest way to describe the process. This specific area of massage therapy also includes the hands and ears, making it more of an extremity massage than a foot massage.
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