Alternate healing is no longer something people look upon with suspicion and distrust. In the past decade or so, people with chronic illnesses have started turning to alternate disciplines as a source of treatment. Though the medical fraternity may rubbish all claims of healing through these methods, but this does not stop people from trying them out, at least once.
Common among these treatment methods are yoga, homeopathy, and ayurveda. Yoga is no longer considered a mere source of treatment but a path to living a better life. Therefore, it has become very common. But not so common, yet however popular, are disciplines like reiki, aromatherapy, gem therapy, color therapy, etc.
Another similar concept, though not very well know and therefore uncommon,  is reflexology.
Now reflexology is not practiced much and so does raise questions about what it is. Not many know fully what the concept behind this treatment is.
With reflexology, say experts, it all lies in the feet! It calls for pampering of the feet! Now, that sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
Reflexology is actually the art of specific touch techniques which is supposed to restore balance to all the organs and body systems. It is based on the theory that there are 10 zones or energy lines running up and down the body, following a line from each toe and each finger to the top of the head through which vital energy or life force flows. It is believed that various organs, nerves and glands in your body are connected with certain reflex areas on the bottom of your hand, feet and other spots on your body. Those who practice reflexology say that if these areas are massaged then the body receives immediate relief from certain conditions.
Anyone and everyone cannot simply massage these areas and provide relief to someone. A person has to be trained in this to be able to do so. A reflexologist gets training in the techniques of applying pressure and massage to get rid of energy blockages. Once these blockages are removed, energy flows through, getting rid of the pain, say the practitioners.
Reflexology is believed to assist in conditions such as allergies, insomnia, constipation, eczema, back problems, stress, blood pressure, arthritis, respiratory problems and more.  It is supposed to treat not just the symptom of the condition but the whole system, like other alternate disciplines are believed to do so.
Reflexologists claim that you can get immediate relief from many aches and pains by merely pressing a certain reflex of the foot.
Specific and gentle massage and application of pressure to certain areas of the foot can provide the healing.
Wow, that sounds amazing. I just can’t wait to extend my footsie too!