Reflexology is thought to have originated in China a few thousand years ago and it was also used by the ancient Egyptians. It was brought to Western society by an American Doctor called William Fitzgerald. What he did was to apply ten zones to the surface of the body and these zones were regarded as paths along which a persons ‘vital energy’ flowed, ending at the hands or feet. Therefore when pain was experienced in one part of the body, it could be relieved by applying pressure somewhere else in the same zone.The uses of reflexology are numerous. It is especially effective for the relief of pain (headaches, back pain and toothache), treatment of digestive disorders, stress and tension, colds and influenza, asthma, arthritis and many more. It is also possible to predict a potential illness and either give preventive therapy or suggest that specialist advice be sought. The massaging action of reflexology creates a soothing effect that increases blood flow. This action benefits the whole body.No form of medication is used in the practice of Reflexology. A person’s vital energy is thought to follow certain routes […]

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