9 Benefits of Reflexology

A review of 168 research studies found that reflexology can increase blood flow to organs, enhance organ function, lower high blood pressure, reduce anxiety, cause positive changes in brain wave patterns, and reduce pain linked to arthritis, kidney stones, and diabetic neuropathy. It can alleviate the pain of migraines and tension headaches and other forms of chronic and acute pain.

The 9 main benefits can be summed up as:

Gives total relaxation:

Reflexology could slow down your heart rate, lower blood pressure, slow your breathing rate, encourage deep breathing, reduce stress and relieve depression.

Detoxifies and eliminates toxins:

This helps you in several different ways - boosting energy, strengthening the immune system, anti-ageing and improving the sense of wellbeing.

Promotes balancing:

Whatever health issues you are having, reflexology could help to balance or at least help you manage it effectively.

Improves nerve conduction:

Reflexology stimulates over 7,000 nerves in the feet and encourages the opening and clearing of neural pathways. It interrupts pain pathways and reduces pain.

Promotes psychological well-being:

When stressed our bodies become more susceptible to illness and disease. Reflexology reduces stress and provides total relaxation. Once the treatment starts, the relaxation begins.

Promotes pain relief:

Reflexology has been shown to help with all kinds of pain, from migraine to a sore back. It helps to stimulate the production of endorphins, which promote our sense of well-being.

Improves circulation of blood and energy:

Free flow of blood to the entire body is required to transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells as well as removing metabolic wastes and toxins. Many studies show reflexology increases blood flow and relaxes the overall body.

Improves immune role:

Reflexology stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps us fight infections. It helps remove toxins and increases our immune system's effectiveness.

Promotes a well-balanced mind, body, and spirit:

Health isn’t merely the absence of disease or symptoms; it is a state of optimal wellbeing, vitality, and wholeness. Reflexology's holistic approach helps to balance our mind, body and spirit so that healing can happen.

"By cleansing your body regularly & eliminating as many toxins as possible from your environment, your body can begin to heal itself, prevent disease and become stronger & more resilient than you ever dreamed possible!" - Dr. Edward Group.