Reflexology – a Way to Happy Feet

Our feet take a beating. They take us where we need to go and are even still at work while we sit or stand. As we know, taking good care of them is essential. Aside from making sure we schedule our monthly pedicure, reflexology can be used as an additional way to having happy feet.

Reflexology is a gentle way to stimulate reflex areas on your feet, hands, face and ears. All of these areas have nerves that connect to your central nervous system, which in turn, connect to various parts of the body. Reflexology is based on the idea that our body is divided into various zones, including head and neck, chest, abdomen and pelvic area. Applying pressure to certain spots on your feet can relieve stress to other parts of your body. The great thing is you can have someone do it for you or you can do it yourself!

To relieve stress in your head due to a tension headache or migraine, apply firm pressure to the two large toes. And for neck pain, apply pressure to the joints of your eight little toes. Believe it or not, each toe connects to a different area in your neck!
To alleviate chest discomfort or tightness, apply pressure to the balls of your feet. This area is connected to your lungs, heart, thymus gland and shoulders.
Many of us suffer from anxiety. Sometimes this can cause “butterflies” in our stomach. Pressing the instep of your foot is known to help with easing emotion.

Working out or standing for long periods of time can cause tightness in our legs and arms. Applying firm pressure on the outer edges of your feet is said to relieve the tightness of these areas.

And for those of us who have trouble with insomnia or just general sleep issues, applying pressure to any or all of the above areas on our feet can help. Just be sure to set the mood for relaxation before bedtime. Dim the lights and have a cozy blanket ready for you to catch some zzzs.

Remember to apply pressure on each reflex point of your feet for 5 to 10 seconds. If you feel any mild discomfort in a reflex point, this usually means an imbalance in the corresponding organ or limb. Above all else, it’s very important to remember that reflexology is not a replacement for seeing a doctor if the discomfort continues. Being your own health care advocate is first and foremost!

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Cheers, Phyllis

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