REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology. What is it? In a way,  in layman's terms it's a fancy application of a foot rub. It's using specific massage movements along the bottoms and tops of your feet to stimulate organ systems and glands throughout the body.  As those massage movements are being applied,  the reflexologist can feel tight or dense areas that indicate to him/her imbalances inside your body.  To the recipient,  YOU, certain areas that are imbalanced will feel tender or sore to the touch.   When trying to determine the status of your health, most people don't turn to their feet for indication. However, in some types of medicine, they are a body part that can give you some insight into how your body is doing. When it comes to what your feet can say about your health. Eastern Medicine suggests there are a number of things you can find out, so it might be time to take a closer look at what's going down by those toes!

Many meridians or pathways of the body either begin or end in the feet. In Chinese medicine they correspond to the hands, and many important points we use in treatment are on the feet or near the ankle. Most people in the West ignore the importance of their feet, unlike their hands. Our feet carry us through the world and are an integral part of Chinese Medicine.

The feet in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine contain multiple acupressure and reflexology points, all connected to different organ systems and meridians. In these types of Eastern medicine, all body parts are connected. In Chinese Medicine, meridians are pathways that form the body. There are twelve major meridians that run on each side of the body, one side mirroring the other, and each meridian corresponds to an internal organ.
Here are seven things your feet reveal about your health, according to Eastern Medicine.

1. Cold Feet Mean Poor Circulation

2. A Wound That Doesn't Heal Can Mean Digestive Issues.

3. Athlete's Foot Can Mean Your Diet Is Off

4. Foot Cramps Can Mean A Deficiency

5. Pain At The Bottom Of The Foot Could Mean Kidney Problems

6. Pain On Top Of The Foot Could Mean Liver Or Stomach Issue

7. Dry Heels Could Mean A Problem With Fluid Balance

We may tend to ignore our feet, but paying attention to them can help you learn more about your health, as well as guide you when to take action and speak with your doctor. Take a look at this image  below. Are there any spots you tend to have trouble with,  or pain? Most everyone does at some point in life.  If so,  maybe it's time to come see me for a reflexology treatment! 45 minutes. - $1 a minute.