Second only to the lips, the feet contain around 7200 nerve endings and therefore have immense sensitivity! 

Deep relaxation aids the Parasympathetic Nervous System

in its job of balancing activity of the Sympathetic System, and helps the body recover from stress. 

Parasympathetic Activity allows the body time for rest and repair along with prompting many vital functions.

When the Parasympathetic System is dominant, the

following organ functions are found to be improved:

• Digestive System Functions optimally, and energy is therefore absorbed by the body.
  

• The vessels to the heart are dialated, hence muscle receives optimal blood supply.

• Bile production from liver is increased, improving

      digestion and elimination.

• Mobility and tone of the smooth muscles of the stomach & intestines are increased. passage of food along with waste through digestive tract are improved.

• Secretion of enzymes of the Pancreas and Insulin release.

Two British Researchers, Charles Sherrington and Edgar Adrian, explored the way the

nervous system coordinates and dominates body functions and activities.  

They shared a Nobel Prize for their discoveries.

Adrian showed that the electrical intensity of the nerve impulse depends on the size of the

nerve rather than upon the strength of the stimulus.  Sherrington established the brain

and its nerves coordinate and control body functions through the transmission of

impulses.  His book: The Integrative Action of the Nervous System.

Reflexology is suitable for any and all ages.  Even babies have had mini-sessions to assist with colic and trouble sleeping. Based on the feedback from clients, it will bring relief from a variety of acute and/or chronic conditions.  Even after you have completed a Session of Reflexology for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with regular sessions in order to maintain health and well-being.  

Interesting Facts: 

In 1582 a book appeared by Dr. Adamus and Dr. A'tatis

on the subject of "Zone Therapy."  The very existence

of the book shows that a form of Reflex Techniques

were known and practiced in the more "modern"

world, especially in the countries of central Europe.

Reflexology is a serious advance in the Health Field & should not be confused with massage.

In the Somato-Sensory Cortex that shows the

degrees of sensory stimulation to the brain from body parts, one would note that the hand/thumb and feet are second only to the mouth/face.

Reflexology Evolves:

The Development of Reflexology comes

from the cross-fertilization of

Western Reflexology with Chinese

Medicine because of work in Taiwan

and China by two Swiss Missionaries:

Sister Hedi Massagret & Father Josef Eugster. 

In 1982 the Rwo Shur Health Institute was founded to promote this integrated

approach uniting the concepts of Chinese Traditional Medicine with Chinese

Pressure Techniques applied to the

feet according to Eunice Ingham's

Reflexology Charts.

No, it will not make any condition more acute.  Reflexology helps the body to normalize body functions.  A typical Reflexology Session relaxes stress in the body that can affect your health. 

It is a safe and effective way to Better Health!