The FEET Have It


Surely we cannot find all these body parts on the feet? No! The actual 'part' is not on the soles of the feet. However according to the reflexology science, the condition of every organ and/or gland is reflected into the foot area.

                                          What is Foot Reflexology?

Foot reflexology is the practice of stimulating areas of the feet that correspond to parts of the body with specific hand, thumb and finger techniques. This stimulation is believed to have a positive effect on a person's health and well-being. It is not massage. We know that foot reflexology is very relaxing, and periods of relaxation are important in our lives. Foot reflexology is not a substitute for medical care. While foot reflexology will help enhance over-all health and well-being, a sick person should seek medical attention.

What can Foot Reflexology do for me?

Foot reflexology is relaxing. When you relax, your breathing and thinking slows, which helps to improve circulation, and allows your body to use more oxygen. When you are relaxed, endorphins (the body's painkillers) get to where they're needed. Although many people swear by foot reflexology and can tell you their success stories, there has been very little scientific research into the possible health effects of foot reflexology.

This is not a 'new' science as iridology is not 'new'. It has been reported that 'foot' charts and 'eye' charts have been found on the walls of the pyramids in Egypt. Unfortunately, quoting one reporter, "like the directions for how to build the pyramids was not left to posterity, neither was the information of how to use the 'eye' and 'foot' charts left to us."

************Please note - Due to copyright concerns this chart is no longer available.  I will try to replace it with a new one in the near future.**************

"I will try to get permission to show a foot chart here. (2005)"


Simply stated, REFLEXOLOGY is an ancient therapy designed to bring the body back from 'unwellness' to 'wellness" or 'imbalance' to 'balance' due to the stress of modern living, ill health and pain, improper diet, environmental allergies or anything else that makes one feel 'un-well'. 
Some persons may 'think' (it's usually in the mind) that their feet are too ticklish to have anyone touch them. However the technique of handling the foot, removes that fear. It must be grasped firmly and the massaging is done FIRMLY as well. However, according to one of my teachers, one does not have to HURT to help. After a tender reflex is found, the area may either have pressure applied TO IT OR OVER IT in order affect the reflex in that area.

Try it for:

. ear aches
. sore necks
. head aches
. back problems
. sinus problems
. sore knees and hips
. body aches and pains
. stomach aches and upset stomach
. Sore Feet (this could be a structural problem!)
. Improve circulation
.

 

Assist the removal of heavy metals from the tissues
. Chronic conditions like fatigue, bad lungs, painful tissues, etc.
. Inflammation ANYWHERE
e.g. shoulder, bursitis, colitis, laryngitis, arthritis, tendonitis
(tendonitis seems to respond better to massage therapy according to my personal experience), or any other 'itis' type of problem.
. Stressful lifestyle symptoms
THE LIST GOES ON


Are there any

warnings

that should be noted along with the many good things that REFLEXOLOGY can do for us?

Yes!


(i) If one has a tendency toward kidney stones, caution should be used when working over the kidney area. A kidney stone attack could be triggered and they are not funny!!
(ii)Have you had a gall bladder attack or even if there is a weakness in your family history of gall bladder problems, go easy when working over the gall bladder reflex. A Gall bladder attack could be triggered and they are definitely NOT funny!!
(iii)If it is possible that a woman is pregnant, be aware that a miscarriage could be triggered by over stimulation in the uterus area.
(iv)When a person is very toxic i.e. has consumed many drugs, lives in an extremely polluted atmosphere, has been over-indulging in salt, sugar, alcohol, nicotine, has too many amalgam fillings in their teeth causing mercury toxicity, works in an exhaust-filled atmosphere, has sustained toxic mineral damage from some unknown source, etc., these problems may show up by the client breaking out in a cold sweat on feet and hands (long before their body shows the problem) and they could begin experiencing FLU-LIKE symptoms e.g. head-ache, upset stomach. This reaction just tells you that they really need help and the therapist should go slower, more gently and for shorter periods of time.

It has been said that "too much of a good thing can make you ill e.g. water, spinach, herbs, medications " just as "too much of a 'bad thing' e.g. antibiotics, nicotine, table salt, sugar, etc. can also make you ill.

However this in no way suggests that a treatment is not in order.
I have had excellent results in helping people clean up their polluted bodies with the use of this modality along with chelating supplements and a change of lifestyle. 
In my opinion, REFLEXOLOGY, is a modality that is best suited when

practising a quality lifestyle ,
a sensible exercise program 
the necessary food supplements  and
other natural modalities. 

For an appointment  E-mail us here
or
fax to 1(905)646-7687
in order to make an appointment. Thanks!


The REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA has extensive training in the use of this kind of natural, massage-like therapy.

See them at 
Their e.mail address 



Today I have received notice of a NEW organization called ONTARIO COLLEGE OF REFLEXOLOGY designed to combine all Reflexology groups in Ontario with the hope that as a block we can be recognized by OHIP. If you wish more info on this they can be reached at
E-mail-  or
Website -

I'm sure we will be hearing more about this in the near future.

Locally, in the St. Catharines area, we have a RAC teacher. However I occasionally give a class on "INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY". E-mail me at acb@vaxxine.com if this is something that would interest you.


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