Reflexology and Shiatsu Popular Relief Massage Techniques
The history behind the reflexology and shiatsu massage is quite interesting. Reflexology is a natural healing art that is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands, ears and feet that correspond to every part, organ and gland of our body. Reflexology is the application of pressure on these “reflexes”.
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The reflexology has been practiced for thousands of years in areas such as India, China and Egypt. It has been used as a healing therapy by North American native people for generations.
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With reflexology being around for a long time, the benefits have been proven over and over again. Some of them include:
- Improved circulation
- Promotes the natural function of related areas of the body
- Helps restore a balanced and healthy equilibrium
- Promotes natural health and vitality
- Helps relieve symptoms or ease pain or discomfort
In today’s society, with the hectic pace of life that we tend to lead, the realization and awareness for the benefits of taking care of ourselves is becoming more and more prominent. We realize that the stress levels in our jobs and homes it at high levels, and eventually it effects our bodies, health and mind.
Reflexology is a great stress reducer. It works towards helping the body heal itself and normalize all the functions of it.
More and more people are turning to alternative or natural health care that focuses on the entire body wellbeing, physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Reflexology offers an all natural therapy that only requires gentle manipulation to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms to normalize and heal.
Whereas Shiatsu is the combination of acupressure and massage. The literally meaning of shiatsu is fingerpressure. The natural body weight is used when pressure is applied on special points on the body. It is through this pressure that the energy flowing in the meridians is influenced. This energy is called chi.
Benefits of Shiatsu include:
- Relaxation
- Improves the circulation
- Strengthens the immune system
- Helps maintain good health
- Helps maintain mental happiness
These are just a few of the benefits you will find from a shiatsu massage. You may want to check out the massage chairs that you can program the shiatsu into the routine. They are amazing in benefits and comfort.
Take a look around to see which of the massages you feel will suit you the best. Whether you choose reflexology or shiatsu or a regular foot massage, you will feel the wonderful effect.
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