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Feet not only affect the condition of the rest of your body, they also reflect it. A good reflexologist or zone therapist will be able to tell you just by taking your feet in his hands and pushing them what is the state of your liver, the muscles of your back, or your pituitary gland. Originally an ancient Chinese form of therapy, foot reflexology has recently become a popular form of alternative medicine products. It was first developed and charted in the beginning of the century by an eminent American doctor named Fitzgerald, who described the ten specific zones of the body that are regulated by different nerve complexes. Through these zones, which go from the top of the head to the tips of the fingers and toes, so the theory goes, runs a network of nerves connecting the important muscles, glands, and organs to specific tiny points on the feet. According to the theory, when the circulation in the feet slows down because of any of many different reasons, such as badly fitting shoes, illness, a poor diet, or not enough exercise, congestion occurs and eventually crystalline deposits form around some of these nerve endings on the feet. But by deep compression massage in specific areas, zone therapists claim to be able to break up the congestion and disperse the crystalline deposits (most of which are made up of unwanted wastes locked into the tissue) and eliminate them from the body via the bloodstream. Doing this not only revives circulation and aids the feet, it also—through remote nerve connections—tones up muscles and improves blood supply to the organs and glands, relieving tension all over. This is how foot reflexology can be used to effect changes in other areas of the body within the same nerve zone.

It can also be a useful diagnostic tool, for areas on the feet that are particularly tender or hardened can be an indication of trouble elsewhere. Finally, reflexology is a useful preventative tool for helping to keep the body in peak condition physically. Reflexologists recommend that you massage your feet daily after washing them and pay particular attention to any tender areas on the soles or sides or the back of the heels. If you find any, give them deep friction with the tips of your fingers or thumbs until the tenderness goes away. Reflexologists also claim we would be much healthier if we went barefoot more because the natural massage our feet get when bare helps tone up the whole body.

Reflexology Treatment for perfect Sleep

1. Grasp one foot with the opposite hand, thumb underneath. Press firmly on the back of the big toe, holding for half a second, release, and repeat for three minutes.
2. Grasping the foot in the same way, press firmly against the bottom of the foot, just below the ball of the foot in the center. Hold for half a second. Release and move your thumb up the medial line of the foot toward the toes, pressing and releasing alternately for two minutes.
3. Massage the ball of the foot area and the area of the big toe firmly for a couple of minutes with an oil or cream.

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