Holistic Health Clinics London, UK

Reflexology, which has its roots in ancient Egypt, China and India, works on the principle that every organ and system of the body has a corresponding point or zone in the feet.  For example, the spot in the centre of the big toe corresponds to the pituitary gland, and on the ball of the foot underneath the big toe there is a point that corresponds to the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Tension or congestion in any part of the foot mirrors tension or congestion in a corresponding part, and treating the whole foot may have a deeply relaxing and healing effect on the whole body. Our ancestors walked and ran barefoot over uneven ground. As a result of it, the nerve endings and reflex points on the feet received regular, natural massage as they moved around.  On the contrary, nowdays we spend much of our time sitting down, and when we do walk, it is on hard, flat surfaces, wearing thick-soled shoes to cushion our feet.  Women sometimes wear high heels putting extra pressure on some areas, and failing to stimulate others. Using practitioner's thumb pressure to massage each point on the feet and ankles, Reflexology works towards bringing the body into a state of balance, encouraging the its systems to work to their optimum and enabling self-healing processes. Reflexology can be used to treat a wide range of disorders including skin and respiratory conditions, migraine, PMS and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue, stress, depression and anxiety.  This holistic therapy can be used both to help with conditions such as, for example, eczema,insomnia, bronchitis or it can be used to keep the body’s energy flowing and the mind in balance.