A good foot massage is one of life's most satisfying pleasures. With a little bit of knowledge, it can also be one of the easiest and least invasive methods for treating specific ailments and promoting overall wellness."
According to Wikipedia: "Reflexology (zone therapy) is an alternative medicine method involving the practice of massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.
The Reflexology Association of Canada defines reflexology as: A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, crèmes or lotions, the feet being the primary area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body."
Source: Wikipedia contributors, "Reflexology," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reflexology&oldid=358789429 (accessed April 30, 2010).
Also reference:
1. "Reflexology for Beginners: Healing Through Foot Massage of Pressure Points"
2. "What is a reflexology chart?"
