Quote taken from Nikken Blog
“Reflexology’s increasing popularity at present seems to derive from its reputation for dealing with stress and tension and in promoting relaxation. Reflexology, otherwise known as zone therapy, is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet (and sometimes the hands or ears) to help ease stress and assist your body in working better. Because of the close interaction of mind and body, relaxing one will help unwind the other too.”
Areas:
Tops of each toe = head/brain; Balls of your feet = heart, chest, and lungs; Arch of your foot = liver, pancreas, and kidney; Heels = lower back and gut system
DIY If you can’t find a reflexologist near you, try a DIY session! Here’s what you need to know about how to use a foot reflexology.
To recreate a mini reflexology session at home, use a small amount of lotion to massage your feet. Apply pressure with the ball of your thumb, holding for 5 to 10 seconds.
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If you don’t know where to start, try your heel and move on from there, applying steady, even pressure with your thumb.
Before your first DIY foot reflexology session, familiarize yourself with the basic areas on a foot reflexology chart.
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