Reflexology is one reason why we have spent so much time developing our foot massage unit.
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Foot Massage involves applying pressure to the soft tissues of soles and top of the foot either manually or with the use of mechanical aids. Foot massage can reduce stress as well as aid in healing and increased mobility.

Foot massage can take many forms, but the most famous form is a Chinese practice that is performed according to chi. Also known as Reflexology, this foot massage technique teaches that various spots on the soles of each foot correspond to various internal organs.

As human beings, we are much more than the mere sum of our parts. Every part of your body is in some way connected to another. And applying just the right amount of pressure - in just the right way – on any given point will have an effect elsewhere. This is the basis of reflexology, an art/science that maps out the key trigger points or “energy zones” in your body on the soles of your feet. By pressing or kneading these areas, you will be affected in your organs, glands, and elsewhere. In this holistic arena, reflexology truly sets itself apart from traditional massage.

But just because one goal of reflexology is to instigate therapy throughout the body via the feet, doesn’t mean that modern reflexologists aren’t concerned with the feet themselves. Healthy feet promote good posture and overall well being, and reflexology makes sure yours are well taken care of. Currently the best reflexology chair on the market is the Elite Opitma from Elite Massage Chairs

Reflexology stimulates specific zones in the feet that allows blood to circulate more freely. Additionally, it mildly improves your lymphatic and nervous systems, increasing your alertness, and opening your pores to release toxins in the skin. The ultimate benefit of this is not just alertness, concentration, and relaxation: it also purifies your blood and skin by improving the flow of oxygen in your blood cells and getting rid of impurities.

Your peripheral nervous system is not a full circuit; every nerve ends in the hands or feet, and they all begin in the spine and brain stem. The purpose of these nerves is to carry messages from the brain to the body. By stimulating and improving the function of your nerves, you will in effect be improving your reaction times, your awareness, and your focus. Massaging your hands or feet are the best way to instigate a full nerve re-invigoration.

Your circulatory system is also a fascinating and functional system. Primarily, it transports nutrients and oxygen to all parts of your body. Your blood, unlike your nerves, is on a consistent loop, moving from your heart to your arteries to your veins, then back up to the heart. And where does the blood transition from the arteries to the veins? That’s right, the hands and feet! For this reason, it is important that your feet are flexible, to improve the circulation of blood. Too much stress acts as a sort of internal tourniquet, tightening your muscles and cramping your circulation. This slows down the flow of blood throughout your body, and diminishes the efficiency of your entire circulatory system. If you can relax, you will enjoy proper circulatory function.

The lymphatic system cleanses your body and keeps your muscles limber and fluid. It also helps maintain your balance. If your body is overly congested or improperly balanced, you will feel a little sluggish. Imbalance and congestion are pathological. A healthy lymphatic system is a clean lymphatic system. Lymph only flows in one direction: from the hands and feet, to the heart. Reflexology improves your lymphatic system, ensuring that your body functions at its peak.

Reflexology is not invasive. Rather, it is persuasive: it prompts your lymphatic, nervous, and circulatory system into total efficiency, delivering perfect health and wellbeing. It also helps you maintain this healthy condition. Currently the best reflexology chair on the market is the Elite Opitma.

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