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REFLEXOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
 Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice
involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, arms/ or hands.
 This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of
oil or lotion.
 It is based on a pseudoscientific system of zones and reflex areas.
 With the premise that such work on the feet and hands causes a physical change to
the supposedly related areas of the body.
 Reflexology is gentle manipulation or pressing on certain parts of the foot to
produce effect elsewhere in the body.
HISTORY
 A system of applying pressure usually to the feet, which practitioners believe
stimulates energy and release blockages in specific areas that cause pain or
illness.
 In the 1890s British scientists found that nerves connect the skin and internal
organs.
 They also found that the bodys entire nervous system tens to adjust factors,
including touch.
 A reflexology can reduce pain through calming touch, which may help to improve
someones mood and reduce stress.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY
 Reduce stress and anxiety
 Reduce pain
 Lift mood
 Improve general well-being
 Boost the immune system
 Fight cancer
 Get over colds and bacterial infections
 Clear up sinus issues
 Recover back problems
 Correct hormonal imbalances
 Boost fertility
 Improve digestion
CONTRA-INDICATION
 Varicose veins
 Undiagnosed pain
 Bruising
 Cuts
 Abrasions
 Sunburn
 Undiagnosed lumps and bumps
 Inflammation
 Fever
 Cancer
 Surgeries
 Pregnancy
 Under the influence of drugs, or alcohol (including medicines)
 Skin diseases
 Edema
 Epilepsy
 Diabetes
 High BP
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  • 2. INTRODUCTION Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, arms/ or hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a pseudoscientific system of zones and reflex areas. With the premise that such work on the feet and hands causes a physical change to the supposedly related areas of the body. Reflexology is gentle manipulation or pressing on certain parts of the foot to produce effect elsewhere in the body.
  • 3. HISTORY A system of applying pressure usually to the feet, which practitioners believe stimulates energy and release blockages in specific areas that cause pain or illness. In the 1890s British scientists found that nerves connect the skin and internal organs. They also found that the bodys entire nervous system tens to adjust factors, including touch. A reflexology can reduce pain through calming touch, which may help to improve someones mood and reduce stress.
  • 4. POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY Reduce stress and anxiety Reduce pain Lift mood Improve general well-being Boost the immune system Fight cancer Get over colds and bacterial infections Clear up sinus issues Recover back problems Correct hormonal imbalances Boost fertility Improve digestion
  • 5. CONTRA-INDICATION Varicose veins Undiagnosed pain Bruising Cuts Abrasions Sunburn Undiagnosed lumps and bumps Inflammation Fever Cancer Surgeries Pregnancy Under the influence of drugs, or alcohol (including medicines) Skin diseases Edema Epilepsy Diabetes High BP