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- Reflexology for Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Stefanie SabounchianFibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects approximately 2-4% of the population, predominantly women, according to the American College of Rheumatology. This makes it the second most common musculoskeletal system ailment with osteoarthritis taking first place. To this day fibromyalgia is an often ...
Views: 3 - Reflexology - So much more than a Foot Massage - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Stefanie SabounchianReflexology has long been viewed by many Americans and medical professionals as little more than a foot massage. Recent scientific studies show that chronic pain, digestive disorders and other common health problems can be relieved through the use of reflexology. The science and study of today’s ...
Views: 7 - How does traditional liposuction differ from the latest technologies such as Laser or Ultrasonic assisted Liposuction? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Brian KerrSuction-Assisted Lipectomy or Liposuction, has been the traditional method of aesthetic fat removal for many years. In this approach, a small cannula (thin metal tube) that is attached to a vacuum device, is inserted through a small incision in the skin. During a liposuction procedure, the ...
Views: 10 - Reflexology - Love the Moment - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Wendy CoadI enjoy finding something new each week to bring to you. I love talking about the practical, the technical, the philosophical, but what I love the most are the moments in reflexology that bring me closer to spirit. I’m sure you know what I mean – when you realize in the midst of your ...
Views: 52 - Strange But True - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Fardhie HantaryAll human beings know and realize the life in this world is temporary, not be able to continue in this world, for there turn to be changed. Someone took it gracefully, but some are struggling. Like it or not, willing or unwilling, the world is only temporary life. Received and no time went, ...
Views: 152 - Reflexology - A Wonderful Therapie During Pregnancy at LaSpa, Malahide - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Michael TuckerYou, your baby and reflexology There are over 7000 nerve endings in the feet. Often mistaken for a foot massage, the ancient art of reflexology accesses these nerve endings which are linked to every organ and system of the body. Through skillful manipulation a reflexologist can help to unblock ...
Views: 62 - Reflexology and the Digestive System - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Wendy CoadBefore I get to the reflexes, I want to talk a little bit about the digestive system as a whole. The best place to start is with the first step in the digestive process. Believe it or not, it happens before you even taste your food. Just by smelling the aroma of mom’s homemade cherry pie or ...
Views: 111 - Getting The Most Out Of Reflexology - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kashvi MehtaOur bodies are a little like machines. If we take care of them well, they are definitely going to serve us for longer than if we neglected them. This means that things such as having a healthy diet and exercising are not to be taken lightly. Reflexology is a form of therapy that offers a lot of ...
Views: 97 - Reflexology and the Best Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Wendy CoadI was just reviewing the tutorial I had this week with a student in my current Professional Reflexology Training Program. I love the laser focus that working one-on-one can give and, as always, huge improvements were achieved. Because this particular student is also a massage therapist, the ...
Views: 75 - Reflexology and the Elderly - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Wendy CoadIt seems to me that reflexology and working with the elderly is a match made in heaven. Alternatives to medications are always of interest because they are often safer and with fewer side effects. People usually seem rejuvenated after a reflexology session (and if they’re not, it’s because the ...
Views: 91(1 vote) - Reducing Cellulite with the help of Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Calanthe MossThe buttocks and the thighs are among the body parts in women that are most frequently affected by cellulite; these also happen to be the parts in women’s body that have a higher fat content than in men. Below are a few tips that will prove very beneficial in helping you to naturally get rid of ...
Views: 110 - Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Wendy CoadToday’s topic is Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis. I just gave a class on this subject and had so much information that I wanted to share it with you too. I’ve worked with several clients with MS in my practice and they were all coming for the relief of their symptoms that reflexology offers. ...
Views: 74 - Difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatic Arthritis - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Charles CoyneArthritis is one of the most common illnesses that we usually have to endure once we reach the age of 40 to 60 years old. It is described as an excruciating pain in the muscles and joints which can sometimes lead to immobilization or inability to walk temporarily for days or even weeks. Most ...
Views: 117(1 vote) - How to Become a Vegetarian in 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Linda NewellWhen deciding how to become a vegetarian, there are many options to consider. Some recommend gradually changing your diet while others advise you to dive right in and correct course along the way. Regardless of your strategy, there is a way to succeed with your new meatless diet by following six ...
Views: 74 - Break through the limits to your health, wealth, peace and happiness. - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Laura NormanMaybe this sounds like a day you've had recently. You have a big meeting at the office this morning...and the alarm didn't go off. You stop at Starbuck's for coffee and the line stretches out the door! A fender-bender on I-95 brings traffic to a crawl. You finally get to work and some jerk pulls ...
Views: 177 - Meridians of Acupuncture & Reflex Zones - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jon CanasMeridians of Acupuncture Modern understanding of meridians includes the notion that vital energy is information, and information travels as energy throughout the meridians and beyond to all parts of the body. It is the way the body has to disseminate and orchestrate the myriad of information ...
Views: 320(1 vote) - What is Energetic Skincare? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Jon CanasWhat is Energetic Skincare? Energetic Skincare is vital-energy-based skincare. The most efficient way for a spa to get superior results is to work both at the level of matter (skin or body shape) and of energy (vital energy). That is logical knowing that the body is both matter and ...
Views: 248 - Tap Into Your Creativity Through Your Feet - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Laura NormanWe are creative beings. From the day we are born, we dream and make sounds to please ourselves. As soon as we can hold a crayon – or some baby food – we draw. We sing, dance, act, play musical instruments, paint, draw, and sculpt. We invent, start new businesses and industries, build and program ...
Views: 168 - Reflexology and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Laura NormanYou are reading this article right now because of the Law of Attraction, a universal law that promises, “that which is like unto itself is drawn.” You are resonating or vibrating in a way that is in sync with the information I’m sharing here with you. In my Reflexology and Life Coaching ...
Views: 237(1 vote) - Reflexology and Flying - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Adrian MckeagueOne of the most common complaints about flying is blocked ears and painful sinuses. This can be exasperated when travelling with a cold or flu. So how can Reflexology help with this? Reflexology is based on the theory that the whole body, its structures, glands and organs are 'mapped out' in ...
Views: 178(1 vote) - Don't Let the Blues Get You Down-Try Reflexology! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Jacqueline FairbrassWith all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementReflexology can aid in treating depressionary practices ...
Views: 379(5 votes) - The Best Stress Management Tools and Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Vijayjan NairTake Control of your life and be a happier healthier you by managing your stress. The majority of our problems are compounded by stress which can be uncomfortable and bad for our health. This article will discuss a few methods for managing that stress immediately. You will get more done and feel ...
Views: 194(1 vote) - Reflexology and Heel Pain - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kristi AbbottThere are various issues with your feet and heels, including plantar fasciitis, that can be painful, and reflexology may be a treatment option you want to consider. A trained reflexologist works the points on the feet and applies pressure using massage techniques to help ease pain. Reflexology ...
Views: 392(3 votes) - Reflexology and Knee Pain - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kristi AbbottReflexology can help relieve knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knee pain can be caused by different conditions including osteoarthritis. According to Arthritis Symptoms, by working the affected areas on the feet that are associated with the knee, a reflexologist can help to apply ...
Views: 786(3 votes) - What is Reflexology? How is it Effective? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from rachel mccleanReflexology, an alternative therapy treatment, is regarded by many as a natural healing art. It involves the use of pressure to one’s feet and hands at certain points that coordinate with body parts. These points are defined by a chart which divides the feet and hands into sections which affect ...
Views: 369(2 votes) - Sacred Basics - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vivienne BaileySomeone asked me recently what I held to be sacred. “Sacred” is defined as being reverently dedicated to a person, service or thing. That is how I view reflexology, the sacred art of acupressure on the sole of each foot to bring about balance and stress relief. Not only is this a part of the ...
Views: 346(3 votes) - Changing Your Health with Water - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vivienne BaileyA seriously ill person investigating reflexology for the first time asked tentatively, “Do you think reflexology can heal me?” I answered her loaded question, “Reflexology cannot heal anyone. All therapies can assist our bodies’ own innate healing ability. You don’t have to think about healing ...
Views: 560(1 vote) - Water...Just Do It! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vivienne BaileyWater…Just Do It! Sharing reflexology puts me in a unique position to see the visible and tell-tale effects of dehydration on a pair of feet. When I ask people how much water they drink every day, the typical answer is almost always, “Not enough.” We all instinctively know we don’t drink ...
Views: 477(2 votes) - Reflexology: Healing Touch for Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Linda ChollarReflexology: Healing Touch? for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain by Linda Chollar, AAEd, CWC, NBCR Touch Is Good Medicine Rising to meet the challenge of supporting the Fibromyalgia community, specific bodywork and touch therapies are merging with the allopathic as integrative treatment ...
Views: 931(3 votes) - Reflexology for Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Brigitte FaubertSomebody once told me that the best way to get out of your head is to concentrate on your feet. She then proceeded to talk about a meditation exercise for people with anxiety that suggests that they really think about their feet and how they feel while taking deep breaths. People with anxiety ...
Views: 1756(3 votes) - The Power of Reflexology Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Laura NormanArticle submitted to Natural Awakenings, March 09 From: Laura Norman The Power of Reflexology Can Change Your Life In these stressful and uncertain times, isn’t it comforting to know that there’s a centuries-old practice that can be enormously therapeutic? It’s called ...
Views: 741(2 votes) - Reflexology and The Healing Pathway - How they can help improve your Health - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Donna OlinikReflexology and the Healing Pathway - How They Can Help Improve Your Health www.soulofyourfeet.com Donna Olinik, RCRT Reflexology and the Healing Pathway are both Natural, Non-Invasive Healing modalities which can help you maintain and/or improve your health and quality of life with regular ...
Views: 536(3 votes) - Reflexology courses and reflexology training - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Laura NormanReflexology courses and reflexology training can lead to a very rewarding career in the Reflexology business, and is also a great way to learn reflexology and help your family, friends and loved ones improve their health and well-being. For over 35 years Laura Norman has pursued her mission ...
Views: 589(3 votes) - Sinus Problems – A Blended Medicine Point of View - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Yvette EastmanThe medical model Many people suffer from sinusitis. I shall explain a few of the allopathic concepts and then show you some reflexology corrections. Sinus problems may be caused by allergies, by infections, mold and fungi. It is often made worse by eating dairy foods, and wheat. If your sinus ...
Views: 1284(9 votes) - Talking Feet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Yvette EastmanYour feet are story-tellers. As a Reflexologist, I can tell so much about you by observing your feet for lines, creases, callouses and markings. Let’s discover some of this foot-chatter. Are your feet cold? “Cold feet relate to fears or stress you are dealing with – financial, relationship, ...
Views: 647(8 votes) - Reflexology Research - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Elizabeth HammondReflexology Research Reflexology is about connecting energetic reflex relationships in the body. The most commonly known is foot reflexology. Other reflexology areas include: the ears, spine, hands, and face. The reflex zones "correspond" or reflex to regions and organs throughout the body. ...
Views: 807(5 votes) - Gemstone Reflexology - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Gemstone Reflexology" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com THE GEM STICKS The gem stick, also known as crystal tip or gem tip, bundles the energy in the tip of the stone and distributes it broadly on its blunt side. This energy has a different ...
Views: 993(5 votes) - Reflexology and the Adrenals - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Wendy CoadIf you've ever doubted what these two little "Endocrine System Glands" can do, just watch the news sometime. Anytime you hear of some heroic headline – "Firemen Rush into Burning Building", or "Mother Lifts Car off Trapped Child"...the adrenal glands are implicated (such as in acts of strength ...
Views: 2739(3 votes) - Reflexology: Restoring Your Body to Balance Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Kirk VandenBergheReflexology 101 The body has an innate ability to heal itself. In a world that's always in a rush and looking for quick fixes, we hinder the amazing healing ability of our own body. Suppressing symptoms with pharmaceuticals, we ignore causes foregoing our body's own ability to heal ...
Views: 842(3 votes) - Reflexology is a Natural Healing Art - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christopher ShirleyNATURAL means that reflexology enhances the normal functioning of the body. It does this without creating any damage. It is essentially benign - harmless. HEALING means that reflexology's effect is consistently observed to be beneficial to a person's health. Reflexology reduces physical, ...
Views: 730(3 votes) - Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Reflexology - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christopher ShirleyPMS or pre-menstrual syndrome has a wide variety of symptoms. In fact, over 100 emotional and physical symptoms have been listed for this umbrella term. Common emotional symptoms are: irritability, mood swings, tension, depression and fatigue; while common physical symptoms include: headache, ...
Views: 633(2 votes) - Hand Reflexology, eh? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christopher ShirleyRecently, reflexologists have renewed working with the hands as well as the feet. Evidence shows that hand and foot reflexology were both practiced since ancient times. An Egyptian papyrus dated 2330 B.C. clearly depicts both. It was primarily the teaching of Eunice Ingham in the U.S.A. that ...
Views: 714(4 votes) - A Medical Breakthrough - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christopher ShirleyMEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH ANNOUNCED By Christopher Shirley "In an unprecedented press release today the medical profession announced the discovery of a new treatment that has been scientifically proven to be effective for more than 100 health conditions and has no known adverse side effects. ...
Views: 655(2 votes) - Life After Depression - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Pat BosmanDepression the Illness Depression is an illness that can affect anyone at any time. The symptoms are not always recognized as Depression, because you might be feeling a bit low on energy, a bit emotional, getting up in the morning is an effort, self-esteem seems to have flown out of the ...
Views: 2353(1 vote) - The Art of Foot Reading -The Feet Don't Lie - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Bobbi WarrenIs your father a bit stubborn and not willing to see other’s viewpoints? Was he someone people noticed when he came into a room? Does he seem to feel overburdened by life’s events? Those were the questions that popped out of my mouth after a student described her father’s feet to me. She ...
Views: 7319(3 votes) - Metamorphosis And Reflexology - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Cindy SilverlockMetamorphosis is a self-healing art and a philosophy on creating greater consciousness within. We use the concept of reflex points to address the unconscious genetic and karmic patterns that arrive at conception that create disease and disharmony in our lives and in our collective experience. As ...
Views: 905(2 votes) - Can Reflexology Fix A Cold? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Wendy CoadWhen people ask me, "Can reflexology help my cold?" I believe in my heart that it can. But that doesn't mean it'll happen the way I want it to. Here are some factors to consider to help you and your clients decide what's best for them. The Pros or "Benefits": ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - 3 Things I Do Every Session To Ensure Mine And My Client's Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Wendy CoadWhen a client comes for a session, you shouldn't have to convince them that your work is good. But you do have to go the extra mile to build "credibility" so they can immediately trust you. One of the easiest and most direct ways to do this - and grow your practice by leaps and bounds - is to ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - Reflexology: Side Effect Free Healing! - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Timothy EmmonsHealing any condition today is all a matter of which method you are willing to use. There’s the widely accepted method that many people unfortunately choose, which is widely used and it’s called……medications! But we all know that any medications have certain side ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Reflexology And Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Bobbi Warren“My feet have hardly any feeling, but getting Reflexology done once a week gives me some feeling of normalcy in my feet. They are warm too!” That is just one of the responses received after many years of working with Diabetics and the resulting health problems concerning their feet. People ...
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