REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE

The Benefits of Reflexology Massage!!

During a reflexology massage the therapist will apply acupressure and various massage techniques to certain zones of the ears, hands and feet. Often the reflexology massage therapist will use tools such as: reflexology gloves - to massage the palms; reflexology mats - for use in meditation and yoga; reflexology socks - a reflexology foot chart printed on a sock; and reflexology kits.

The major benefits of a reflexology massage are:

# 1. Reflexology massage can relieve pain and stiffness caused by too much exercising;

# 2. It can help prevent and cure many symptoms like for example: a headache, back pain, stress and migraine, but also: infertility, arthritis, asthma, constipation, and sinusitis;

# 3. The blood circulation system will be boosted;

# 4. A reflexology massage stimulates rebalance the body functions into its homeostasis.

What You Really Need to Know!

In general the benefits of reflexology massage will manifest through: improved circulation, detoxification, reduced body tension and the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Nevertheless, there are a few restrictions to consider:

# 1. The massage must be done with great accuracy to avoid wrong reflection (!) - which might cause muscle infection.

# 2. One should not start a reflexology massage until at least one hour after a meal.

# 3. After receiving a massage treatment, one is required to drink water to eliminate toxin and lactic acids developed during the massage process.

# 4. Pregnant women, menstruating women and people who are bleeding either internally and externally are NOT adviced to receive reflexology massages.

# 5. Both the therapist and client are prohibited from washing hair, hands, feet or taking a bath within one hour of foot reflexology massage - the effect of coldness might make the body more vulneralbe.

# 6. A foot reflexology massage can be given every day, however the duration of the whole sension should not exceed 45 minutes in a day