Hi everyone :)
I thought I would tell you a little about reflexology.
Although it originated long long ago - it was "resurrected" in about 1909 and made know in our modern day by Dr Fitzgerald of St Francis Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut , Dr Shelby Riley physician and Eunice Ingham a physiotherapist took great interest in Dr Fitzgerald's work and so that is when the charts were painstakingly drawn up.
It is said that Reflexology originated in China some 4000/5000 years ago - the ancient Egyptians seemed to have also used reflexology which is depicted in hieroglyphics in the tomb of Ankmahor dated at about 2330 BC. It does not really matter where Reflexology originated but what is important is that it has stood the test of time and is here still helping thousands of people worldwide.
Reflexologists see your feet as a type of map which encompasses your entire body. When one is in pain or ill - the effects of this can be alleviated by clearing the blocks of energy using massage on certain parts of the foot.
Reflexology is best used in conjunction with a sensible diet and some exercise - you don't have to train so hard that you are at Iron-Man status :) - that is not for all of us LOL , but exercise goes a long way in helping the general health of a person.
Check for my follow-up article which I will be calling Reflexology helping the community (3)
Cheers for now J