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Reflexology and The BenefitsReflexology is a soothing form of foot massage that helps to boost the body's immune system, cleanse the system of toxins, improve circulation, stimulate the nervous system and harmonise the internal flow of energy. Hence it forms an excellent preventative treatment and is often used to stop or reduce the recurrance of underlying conditions. It is a holistic therapy that treats the whole body through the foot. The origins of foot massage as a treatment for various ailments and conditions probably go back thousands of years. For example, there is evidence that the ancient Egyptians and Chinese used such techniques. However, reflexology as we know it today was developed in relatively recent times. Initially, an American ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr William H. Fitzgerald, discovered that application of pressure on certain parts of the feet not only eased pain elsewhere in the body but often relieved the underlying causes as well. His research led him to divide the body into ten longitudinal zones and he developed a theory of ‘Zone Therapy’ which was taken forward by others. It was a British nurse, Doreen Bayley, who brought reflexology to Britain in the 1950’s setting up her own training school. A Precautionary Note Although from personal experience and research I have found no evidence that reflexology is harmful in any way, there are some theoretical contra-indications and caution may be observed or one’s GP consulted in some instances. Very occassionally, people will go through a healing process (some say healing crisis) that may make them feel worse for a day or so after treatment before they improve. At other times the effects can be so subtle that no difference is felt but generally, people feel relaxed and energised after treatment. Some report feeling that they are walking on air.
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