{"id":776,"date":"2020-10-17T17:16:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T09:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/common-sense-contentment.com\/?p=776"},"modified":"2020-12-20T11:30:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-20T03:30:59","slug":"the-power-of-reflexology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/common-sense-contentment.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/17\/the-power-of-reflexology\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Reflexology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have always enjoyed practising Reflexology, but this post is written from the perspective of the chair. The benefits of treatments continue to astound me and I have personally experienced profound effects from a good treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 15 years ago I stumbled into a tiny meeting room at a major firm in the UK for my pre-booked ‘wellness’ 20 minutes. We were all entitled to enjoy a session at discounted rates as part of the corporate wellbeing programme. It cost me a tenner and promised a window during which I could not be harassed, given more work or disturbed in any other way. I was also going through a personal bereavement at the time, so I thought I’d give it a go. Of the two treatments available, I chose Reflexology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had no idea what it was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After being instructed to remove my shoes, I was slowly eased back into a reclining chair and the practitioner began pressing, squeezing and moving my feet and toes. It was remarkable how quickly I relaxed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image by Ryan Hoyme from Pixabay <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The room was quiet and a small salt candle on a corner desk offered subtle ambience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays I enjoy it with meditative music and closed eyes (and sometimes snoring), but at the time I was full of questions like, “How does it work? Who developed it? What are the other benefits? How do you learn it? When can I start studying it?” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned that as a non-invasive complementary therapy it really me with symptoms of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • stress (immediate<\/strong> relief)<\/li>
  • insomnia (over a course of treatments my sleep improved so much)<\/li>
  • back pain (regular appointments)<\/li>
  • arthritis (I felt some relief the following day and for a few weeks)<\/li>
  • migraines (it didn’t reduce the frequency of these for me, but definitely reduced the severity)<\/li>
  • improved circulation (instantly)<\/li>
  • priming for labour at 40wks pregnancy <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    I have never looked back and enjoy a treatment whenever I can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are many benefits that others have shared for Reflexology, but these are just the ones I have personally experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I have also used Reflexology to help my children to fall asleep – it is amazing how quickly they drop off and get a good rest that night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What I like most is that it is non-invasive and non-medical. While it is a pest that many healthcare insurers don’t cover treatments, it is well worth the money each time. Get a treatment with a registered practitioner – someone who is accredited with your local Reflexology Association – that way you know you are getting the best treatment. You want someone with credible technique, qualifications and a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let me know how you get on? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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