Reflexology
Regain your balance and treat your feet
Our feet are our foundation. By being in constant connection with our brain, they enable us to stand, walk and balance. Our feet can carry several hundred tons of total weight in a single day. In confined spaces known as shoes, we walk up to five miles or 9,000 steps on an average day! In order to do this, the foot must maintain a certain level of tension. With repeated patterns of uninterrupted tension, our feet get tired and sore, thus creating stress throughout the entire body. That's where do-it-yourself reflexology steps in. By the use of specific hand and finger techniques, along with the application of essential oils to the feet, we can begin to interrupt stress patterns and clear any blockages that occur over time from everyday wear and tear.
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Reflexology is an energy-based healing art that works through the nervous system. There are zones and reflexes on your feet and hands that "mirror" your entire body. Stimulating these reflexes sends messages to the associated body parts. It relieves tension, improves circulation, aids in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells, and assists in bringing your body to a natural state of balance. There are many self-care techniques you can do to help ease the discomfort of tired, achy feet and aid the body in its own healing process. Some self-care techniques done on a regular basis, enhanced with the application of therapeutic-grade essential oils, can bring you one step closer to good health.
Essential oils are aromatic liquids extracted from flowers, trees, roots, bushes, rinds, and seeds. Each oil essence has up to hundreds of chemical components these complex oils have been used to support health for thousands of years. Essential oils are so small in molecular size that some can be absorbed through the skin.
Applying essential oils in proper dilution to the feet is a safe and effective way to deliver their healing properties throughout your body. In order to get the greatest benefit from their true healing powers, it is very important that you chose the highest quality therapeutic-grade essential oils.
Are you ready to begin self-care reflexology?
Start by doing an ankle rotation exercise. In a standing position, lift one foot up onto the ball of the foot. From this position, rotate clockwise ten times, then rotate counterclockwise ten times. Switch feet and repeat. This helps to relax the foot by loosening the four major muscle groups connecting the foot and leg. The rest of these exercises should be done in a seated position by placing the foot being worked on onto the thigh of the opposite leg.
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.
Finally, have you heard about this special "hands off" tip for busy folks? When
sitting around a table or while on the phone, roll a tennis ball under your
foot. This is a great way to stretch the plantar fascia, that long tendon that
runs along the plantar surface of the foot from the heel to the ball of the
foot. It's also an easy way to stimulate all those reflexes on the planter
surface. By doing these simple techniques and applying essential oils on a
regular basis, you can begin to feel how your feet directly affect your entire
body.
Last but not least, try this tip after a long, hard day. Pour hot water into a
basin with one cup of Epsom salts and eight drops of lavender (Lavandula
angustifolia) oil. Sink your feet into a taste of heaven: aaahhh! Now that makes
scents ... from head to toe!
Finally, have you heard about this special "hands off" tip for busy folks? When sitting around a table or while on the phone, roll a tennis ball or one of our reflexology rollers under your foot. This is a great way to stretch the plantar fascia, that long tendon that runs along the plantar surface of the foot from the heel to the ball of the foot. It's also an easy way to stimulate all those reflexes on the planter surface. By doing these simple techniques and applying essential oils on a regular basis, you can begin to feel how your feet directly affect your entire body.
Last but not least, try this tip after a long, hard day. Pour hot water into a basin with one cup of Epsom salts and eight drops of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil. Sink your feet into a taste of heaven: aaahhh! Now that makes scents ... from head to toe!
General Overview of the Reflexology Zones in the Foot
- The toes reflect the head
- The balls of the foot reflect the ribcage
- The fleshy instep reflects the soft abdomen
- The firm heel reflects the pelvic bone
- The anklebone reflects the hipbone
- The bony ridge on the inside of the foot reflects the spine
The reflexology practitioner massages these reflexes using various techniques.
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Reflexology is one area in life where you should consider yourself first. Working on yourself is the best way to get started feeling the effects of reflexology. For instance, I began utilizing this therapy as a crisis management plan. When something would hurt in my body, I would go to the corresponding reflex point, and sure enough, the reflex point would be sore. I would rub the spot every chance I got. As the pain went away in my body, the tenderness would go away in my reflex point! Using the techniques on yourself will help you get in touch with your body and its functions.
WHAT CAN REFLEXOLOGY DO FOR ME?
- Relaxes the muscles
- Normalizes the glands Increases circulation Integrates body, mind and
spirit
- Sends new vitality pulsating through the body
- Lets you detect health problems before they are serious
- Helps reduce mental, physical and emotional TENSION
- Relieves sinus congestion almost instantaneously
- Can help relieve pain and send healing energy to rest of body
- Helps the body to "de-toxify" and cleanse
Remember
- Reflexology assists the body in healing by
balancing glands, relaxing muscles, promoting pain-killing hormone production,
and detoxifying the body.
- Reflexology can be used by almost anyone at
any age.
- You can use reflexology as a natural healing
therapy and as a preventative maintenance tool for health.
- Never work too vigorously or too deeply on a
pregnant woman, a baby or someone in a weakened state. And don't work at all
on a pregnant woman who has had trouble in the past with carrying to term.
- Remember that natural healing takes place in the reverse order that you have experienced the problem. This means that you will need to be patient when healing naturally, as your most recent symptoms may be the last to disappear.
Contra-indications
- People who are very tender to the touch can
include people with degenerative conditions such as diabetes, urinary system
problems and the elderly. Do not overwork these people.
- When working on your baby, it is important to
not over work them. Use a very gentle pressure and work no longer than 10-15
minutes for the entire treatment.
- Do not work directly on any injuries or foot
conditions, and do not work an area that is painful to the touch.
- Do not overdo pregnant women, especially if they are prone to miscarriages.
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