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Acupressure

What is Acupressure?

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method that involves applying pressure to certain meridian points on the body to relieve pain.  The human body has fourteen “meridians” that carry energy throughout the body.  These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific Meridian.

Acupressure deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts.  It relaxes muscular tension and balances the vital life forces of body.

How does Acupressure Help?

1. Relieves stress and tension
2. Relaxes the mind and body
3. Increases blood circulation
4. Aids in the removal of toxic wastes
5. Provides relief from head, neck, and shoulder aches
6. Promote the healing of injuries
7. Increases energy levels
8. Increases overall feeling of well-being
9. Decreases labor pains

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Reflexology

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is the application of pressure, stretch and movement to the feet and hands to affect corresponding parts of the body.  The basic premise of reflexology is that applying pressure to various points in the hands and feet can cause relaxation, relieves stress and tension, normalize and balance the body, as well as act as a form of preventive medicine. Reflexologists view the feet and hands as a mirror image of the body.  By applying technique, a reflexologist can break up patterns of stress in other parts of the body.  Stress is a barrier to the body’s return to a normal state of equilibrium.  Many ancient cultures made use of this science, including early civilizations in India, China, Japan, and Egypt.

How Does It Work and What Are The Benefits?

Each foot has over 7,000 nerve endings, 26 bones, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles.  A typical treatment includes pressure pointing and massaging specific areas (nerve endings) that correspond to parts of the body.  The technique used in reflexology is “thumb walking”.  Pressure applied to the feet generates a signal through the peripheral nervous system.  From there, it enters the central nervous system, where it is processed in various parts of the brain.  It is then relayed to the internal organs to allocate the necessary adjustments in fuel and oxygen. 
 
Finally, a response is fashioned that is sent into the motor system.  This message is fed forward to adjust the body’s tone or overall tension level.   If applied properly, the tone will reset itself to a lower operating tempo.  A lower operating tempo means a lessening of stress and less wear and tear on the body’s system.  This type of drugless therapy creates a physiological change in the body by naturally improving your circulation, which reduces your body tension, enhances relaxation, and helps balance body organ functions.  It aids in the elimination of body waste and restoring the body functions to better health.  It is recommended to drink extra water afterwards to help flush away these wastes.
 


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