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The origins of reflexology can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Wall paintings in a physician's tomb, at Saqqara, dating back to 2330 B.C. show patients receiving treatments on their hands and feet. In Greece until AD200, in addition to being the home of the oracle, Delphi was an ancient health spa where massage, hydrotherapy and reflexology were used to induce well-being, relaxation and foresight . Practices akin to reflexology appear to have been used in early China, Japan, India and Russia also. Modern day reflexology has its origins in Zone Therapy which was pioneered by Dr. William H. Fitzgerald (A). He divided the body into ten longitudinal zones; the theory being that reflexes operate along these zones and that pressure and stimulation of a reflex could relieve pain affecting organs, body parts and glands within a given zone. Zone Therapy was adopted by Eunice Ingham (B), a physiotherapist in her treatment of patients in the 1930's. She developed it further, finding that some areas of the body were more effective and accessible than others she worked on the feet. Eventually she mapped the entire body onto the feet. She discovered that a therapeutic effect could be achived by using pressure from her thumbs and fingers on specific tender spots which related to to problems elsewhere in the body. What is reflexology? It is a science based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet which correspond to all organs, glands and body parts. Reflexology is technique of using the thumbs and fingers on these reflexes. What is its aim? Reflexology Books Reflexology: the Definitive Practitioner's Manual by Beryl Crane Teach Yourself Reflexology by Chris Stormer 'Reflexology' by Chris Stormer Reflexology for the VTCT Diploma by Susan Cressy Clinical Reflexology: A Guide for Health Professionals Related Information Polycystic Ovaries Article Reflexology Practitioners Directory UK Reflexology Courses/ Tuition British Association of Reflexologists Worldwide list of Reflexology Organisations Comprehensive list of Reflexology Books "Reflexology cannot harm the system, it simply brings it back into balance." 1 "As three quarters of disease (dis-ease) is created by stress the state of relaxation and balance brought about by a reflexology treatment can have a profound effect on your general well-being." 2 "Anyone and everyone can benefit from reflexology's amazing ability to harmonise all bodily systems. It effectively enhances the functioning of mind, body and soul." 3 "I've had success with infertility problems, polycystic ovaries and ovulation problems. Seven out of ten have conceived after reflexology treatments." 4 1.'Better Health with Foot Reflexology' by Dwight C. Byers ISBN 0-9611804-2-0 2. Course Notes by Edith Clarkson, Principal, East London School of Reflexology 3. 'Reflexology' by Chris Stormer ISBN 0-340-67337-0 4. Jane Holt, South Devon School of Reflexology (see A. Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, physician and laryngologist, Boston & Connecticut USA,Central London E.N.T. Hospital UK. (Author "Zone Therapy, or Relieving Pain At Home" 1917). B. Eunice Ingham, "Stories The Feet Can Tell" 1938, & "Stories The Feet have Told" Ingham Publishing, Inc. | © 2003-2008 Healthutopia.com. All rights reserved. |