Many people have heard of Reflexology, but may not know what it is, and that’s okay! Reflexology is an alternative form of medicine, which is based on the belief that certain spots located on your feet correspond with various parts of your body. By applying certain techniques such as massages to these particular spots, you can aid the corresponding locations throughout your body to improve overall health and help detox.
While it has been in practice throughout various Eastern cultures for thousands of years, it’s just beginning to increase in popularity in the Western world. We know that toxins are accumulated and build up in our bodies due to our day-to-day activities. This means the food we consume, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even the types of dental fillings we have, can increase this build-up. Without proper detoxification procedures, it can cause serious health issues. These issues vary from liver and heart disease, stomach issues, as well as even impaired brain function! These are serious problems that must be avoided, rather than just treated after the fact.
In contrast to what Western medicine promotes (surgery and prescription medications), Eastern medicine focuses on ways to prevent issues rather than treating them. This can mean special diets, cleanses, herbal treatments, and more for preventative measures. There are some with doubts about these treatments, but many are actually quite common sense takes on bettering our bodies.
While Reflexology may seem a bit bizarre to those who are acclimated to a Western mindset, it has been proven effective. In fact, for thousands of years, Chinese and Japanese medical practitioners have used various tree roots and extracts from trees to place in certain parts of our bodies to get rid of various ailments such as infections, swelling, and diminished blood flow.
With that in mind, self-adhesive herbal foot patches were developed to help detoxify the body. Apply them to the bottoms of your feet each night before you lay down to sleep. When you wake up, simply remove them and throw them away. Initially, the patches will be white, but when you wake up, they’ll most likely be dark brown or black. Don’t be fooled – this isn’t dirt from your feet, but rather toxins being removed from your body. After doing this routine for two or three weeks, you’ll notice that the patches will progressively become lighter and lighter. This is because there will be less toxins to remove each time you apply the patches.
If you’re still doubtful, reflexology in Denmark has ended up with reduced sick days, which means that employers save money and produce more. Reflexology is actually one of the most common therapies currently in the northern country, and a national survey from 2005 proved that almost a quarter of the population has used reflexology at some time in their lives. Denmark is one of the most progressive and efficient countries in the world, and we could learn a lot from them. There’s just another reason to take on Reflexology!
