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One of the most ancient forms of healing known to mankind is
Foot Reflexology. An Egyptian papyrus dating 2330 BC
depicted both hand and foot reflexology.
Other cultures besides the Egyptians practiced on feet to
promote good health - such as the Chinese, Japanese,
Indians, and Russians. The basis of Foot Reflexology is to
activate the healing powers of the body through the feet.
The feet mirror the body. Zones run through the body and
into the feet. Working through these zones can have many
benefits. Some of them are:
- Balancing the whole body
- Inducing the relaxation response
- Helping to detoxify the body
- Improving the blood and lymph circulation
The names to know in Foot Reflexology are:
- Dr. William Fitzgerald (early in the twentieth
century) developed "Zone Theory" of the body showing
that certain parts of the body correspond to other
specific parts.
- Dr. Edwin Bowers - Fitzgerald's colleague showed
that reflexology could be used as anesthesia.
- Eunice Ingham (1930's) - a physiotherapist who found
that the feet were the most responsive area to "Zone
Theory".
- Laura Norman (modern day) - author of "Feet
First: A Guide to Reflexology", and founder of the
Laura Norman Method of Reflexology. Laura Norman's
Method is a Certification Training Program in
Reflexology utilizing the feet, hands, and ears. Her
program and work are endorsed by such notable people as
Bernie Siegel M.D. and Regis Philbin (she got rid of his
kidney stone pain with reflexology).Laura is based out
of New York and Florida, but people from allover the
country train in her program.
If you want to hear
Laura’s interview
click here.
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