Reflexology Gauteng

Research Supports the Benefits of Reflexology:The following information is courtesy of  Research  has shown the specific techniques of reflexology to be effective and  beneficial in many ways. A survey of 170 reflexology studies from 21 countries shows that  reflexology is effective, impacting a variety of physical and  psychological concerns. Reflexology: Creates relaxation: From the  moment the reflexologists hands start their work, the relaxation begins  as shown in research using EEG brain activity. All together, 24 studies  demonstrate reflexologyÕs relaxation effects.Reduces pain: Pain reduction following reflexology work is  documented in 27 studies including research showing impact on  individuals of all ages and health statesAmeliorates health concerns: Research shows that reflexology work  helps indiviuals of all ages with some 78 health concerns ranging from  aggressive behavior Êin children to urinary concerns of the elderly.Improves blood flow: Separate studies show that reflexology work  increases blood flow to the feet, brain, kidneys and intestines.Aids post-operative recovery: Reflexology work aids recovery after  surgery as shown by several studies, reducing pain and lessening the use  of post operative analgesics.Impact on physiological measures (e. g. blood pressure and cholesterol; measurements by ECG, EEG, and fMRI)Enhances medical care: Reflexology helps where nothing else can for  many: phantom limb pain sufferers, neuropathy patients, and hemodialysis  patients to name a few.Benefits mental health: Research demonstrates that reflexology can reduce depression (11 studies) and anxiety (9 studies).Complements cancer care: Pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or anxiety  eased for chemotherapy patients following reflexology work as

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

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