Hudson Acupuncture - Reflexology

Reflexology is one of the many micro-systems of the body. Just as the ear is a micro-system and is likened to the image of an inverted fetus, the sole part of the foot reflects the body's systems and related parts. The concept is very much like that of the blockage of an energy flow, the invisible life force or Qi, that when blocked can prevent healing. The tenet of reflexology is the belief that practitioners can relieve stress and pain in other parts of the body through the manipulation of the feet. These hypotheses are rejected by the general medical community, who cite a lack of scientific evidence and the well-tested germ theory of disease.

Many civilizations have practiced reflexology. Evidence of this has been documented on four continents: Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. The most common theory is that the earliest form of reflexology originated in China, as much as 5000 years ago. The early Taoists are credited with originating many Chinese health practises. The Cherokee tribes of North America to this day practise a form of reflexology that they continue to pass from generation to generation. Reflexology travelled across India, Japan, Asia, and China. Traditional East Asian foot reflexology is called Zoku Shin Do. This is the foot portion of the Japanese massage technique. The roots of Zoku Shin Do go back to ancient China and are over 5000 years old. Many changes took place in zone therapy, or reflexology, as new knowledge was added. In China, reflexology reached a new level. The practice of acupressure using the fingers turned into the practice of acupuncture using needles. The study of the reflex points still existed, but the knowledge was linked or added to and taken in a new direction—the direction of meridians. The Chinese concept of meridian therapy is an important part of the foundation of reflexology.

At New port Richey Acupuncture utilizes reflexology as one of the needleless treatments that can be used independently or combined with other treatments.Just as any natural medicine or modality it may take several treatments to get the acumulative effect.It woorks well with herbal medicine and homeopathy.Stressed Out? Your feet could be the answer to better health. Approximately 75 to 80% of today's diseases are stress related. Reflexology is an ancient healing art, that has been found to be very helpful against stress. Reflexology works on the theory that there are reflex areas on the feet, hands and ears that correspond with organs and parts of the body. Applying pressure massage to these reflexes causes the body to normalize itself naturally. Take the stress test to discover your current level of stress.

What does Reflexology do?

A reflexology treatment improves the circulation of the blood. Many health problems have been successfully treated by reflexology including: stress, anxiety, headaches, fatigue, fibromyalgia, back & shoulder pain, digestive ailments, I.B.S., constipation, respiratory problems, sciatica, arthritis, P.M.S. and insomnia just to name a few.

Reflexology is a Healing Feat.

Reflexology is a natural way to stimulate healing in the body, and a healthy body is a body that feels good. Many people have been amazed at the instant relief they have had from just a few minutes of deep pressure on the feet.

Stress: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

There is good stress and there is bad stress but when we are stressed all the time, the effects can wear us down. We can use reflexology to help stimulate endorphins so that the body can relax, rejuvenate, and be better able to tolerate the stresses of life.