The Power of Reflexology and how it can help you
by Sarah Lawrence Hinson
Benefits of ReflexologyThere are 26 bones and approximately 7,200 nerve endings in each human foot! The human body comprises a total of 206 bones. When you receive a reflexology session on both your hands AND feet, over half the bones in your entire body have received care, attention, and relaxation, not to mention stimulation of the nervous system also (perhaps after a reflexology session we should call it the 'relaxed' system). :-))According to Chinese Meridian Theory, all the Meridians, or energy channels of the body, start and end in the feet and hands, so all the Meridians get contacted too, assisting in a greater flow of body energy, or 'chi'. | ![]() |
Reduces tension, causes relaxation
Improves digestion
Eases chronic symptoms
Promotes homeostasis, (healthy balance) in all systems of the body
Helpful after some types of surgery
Releases endorphins (a feel-good, pain-reducing brain chemical)
