Aromatherapy and Reflexology
The Whole Greater than the Parts
Reflexology is safe and effective and only helps the body do what it was designed to do anyway. So unless you are grossly negligent you really can't hurt anyone with reflexology.
Aromatherapy is a kind of science that believes in appeasing one's senses and soothing one's senses. The best part is when you combine aromatherapy with Reflexology, you will get double benefit. Both aims towards making you relax after a long day. You cannot fathom the state of our feet after a long and hard day. The science of reflexology is based on the concept that our foot is the map of our organs .and by massaging the representative part of your foot, you can bring ease the organ. We unknowingly take several thousands steps a day, and at the end of the day we realize that our feet have swollen up and are really tired. Don't blame them right? So what can be done about that?
The best thing to be done is to go to a professional who will apply the science of aromatherapy and reflexology on you, to ease you from your pain. However if that is not possible, then you can try them at home. For reflexology you can try wearing special gloves or shoes based on the principles of reflexology. They would certainly bring you some relief. Reflexology helps in accentuating the blood and oxygen circulation in your body. It helps to detoxify your body by helping your organs work more efficiently. It also improves your blood circulations. Besides that try doing a few forms of exercises – you can try exercises like moving your feet clockwise and then anti clockwise. You can also do a few exercises by sitting.
You can try massaging your feet with aromatherapy oils too. It has to be remembered that every oil has some basic function, like eucalyptus oil is good for your respiratory system while Ravensara supports the nerves and helps in smoothening them. Take deep breaths and simply relax. Forget about all your worries. After massaging your foot club your nose with your hand and take deep breaths. By doing so you would be able to breathe in the aroma of the essence oil. This would certainly help you relax and make calm your nerves. So it is important that you know what exactly the usage of the oil is. A few pointers have to be kept in mind while doing so.
• Make sure you buy authentic aromatherapy oil
• Make sure that you buy pure oils
• Each oil has a different density so check that before using.
Now the question arises as to how can one use aromatherapy oil? Well, it can be applied in two ways. If you know the technique then you can pour some essence oil on one of your palms and then rub it with your other palm and then apply it on your foot. Always massage the left foot with your left hand and your right foot with your right hand. Whenever you are massaging the oil on the area, make sure that you are slowly like a crab crawl towards the base of your foot. With practice you will master this art. However two things have to be kept in mind as in you have to it very carefully, be patient with yourself to see results, use the correct essence oil and massage the correct place. Aromatherapy oils help you get rid of digestive ailments, cough and cold, menstrual pains and sinus.
Another way is a shortcut you can simply soak your foot after a hard day. You can take some hot water in a tub add a little Epsom salt and a few lavender essence oil. It will surely soothe your senses. It will help relax your nerves and detoxify you. However make sure that when applying the principles of reflexology on another person, you are extra cautious. Stop if you see that the pain is accentuating and not lessening.
What reflexology can be used for:
Many have reported success for sinus and respiratory problems with the following technique. A couple drops each of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata) and ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) essential oils are applied to the toes of each foot. Eucalyptus (radiata) is a powerful antimicrobial oil used extensively for respiratory infections.
Ravensara is antibacterial and antiviral and is well known for its support to the nerves and respiratory system. Now, with the left hand on the dorsal (top) surface and the right hand on the plantar (bottom) surface of all five toes, rub vigorously back and forth. This helps to send the oils inward. Next, supporting the base of the toes of the left foot with the left hand, grab the big toe on either side between the index finger and thumb of the right hand and "crab walk" down to the base of the toe, taking about five to six steps. Repeat in two rows, then "crab walk" along the inside and outside of the toe in two rows. Do the same for each toe. Switch feet. This helps stimulate the reflexes for the head, brain, and sinuses. Sit for a few minutes and breathe in the aroma of these healing oils. This can be especially beneficial for sinus and respiratory conditions!
For those days when you are experiencing intestinal or stomach discomfort,
several oils have been reported to be of help for these conditions. Of the many
essential oils that can be effective in relieving digestive problems, two
favorites are peppermint (Mentha piperita) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare).
Peppermint soothes digestion. It can be both cooling and warming and is well
known for its pain relieving properties. Fennel aids in digestion and supports
pancreatic function. Two to three drops of each of these oils are applied on the
plantar surface of the foot between the ball and the heel. Rub the oils in well.
Grasp the foot with the left hand along the dorsal surface of the foot, just
below the ankle.
With the thumb of the right hand, "walk" up the arch of the foot vertically,
making several successive passes from the right to the left, taking about twelve
steps per pass. Be careful if you have long nails! Repeat at least two times for
each foot. Some of the many reflexes you will be stimulating in this area are
the stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, and small intestines. Don't forget to
inhale!
One favorite synergistic oil blend for helping relieve PMS symptoms and headaches caused from hormonal imbalances is thirty drops clary sage (Salvia sclarea), twenty drops fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), twenty drops marjoram (Origanum majorana), five drops jasmine (Jasminum officinale) and eight drops sage (Salvia officinalis).
Pre-mix and apply five drops of this oil blend to the area below each
anklebone and then across the front of the foot, between the ankles.
Grasp the left foot with the right hand from behind the ankle. Position the
thumb at the midway point between the anklebone and the posterior edge of the
heel. Position the index finger in the same place, on the opposite side.
Exerting pressure with the thumb and index finger, rotate the foot in a
clockwise direction six times, then in a counterclockwise direction six times.
Repeat with varying pressure. Switch feet. This action helps stimulate the ovary
and uterus reflexes on women and the testicle and prostate reflexes on men. Once
again, sit and inhale.
For overall circulation, it is good to work the entire foot. A couple of oils that are known to be very effective for this purpose are lemon (Citrus limon) and cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). Lemon improves microcirculation and immune function. Cypress is known to increase circulation, strengthen blood capillaries, and support the nerves. Apply one or both of these oils to the entire foot, top and bottom. With one hand on the dorsal surface and one hand on the plantar surface, vigorously rub the entire foot.
So what are you waiting for? Simply lose yourself in the newfound world of reflexology and aromatherapy and discover a glowing, rejuvenated, calm and a newer new.
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