An Insight into Foot Analysis
Therapeutic reflexologists use foot assessments as a key diagnostic tool in understanding what is happening in the body. These assessments involve observations of the colour, texture and tactile structure of the feet, as well as the temperature. What is the difference between a foot assessment and a foot reading assessment? As a professional reflexologist, it […]
The Link Between Reflexology and Your Nervous System
Your nervous system is your body’s control and communication centre. It’s a vast network of the brain, spinal cord, and sensory organs, all connected by an intricate web of nerves that allows every part of your body to talk to one another. To truly appreciate its structure, Anne Hilarius-Ford from Energy Reflexology likens a neuron (the fundamental cell of the nervous system) to a tree.     The neuron is the tree itself. The soma (cell body) is the canopy. The dendrites are the branches. The axon is the tree trunk. The terminal buttons are the roots. These neurons are […]
What Your Feet Reveal: Decoding Your Health with Therapeutic Reflexology
Have you ever wondered what your feet reveal about your health? My journey into reflexology began at 17, with a visit to a reflexologist who seemed to know so much about me just from my feet - Now, with my studies and many years of practice, I understand that these 'gifts' are actually learned skills.
The Nails as a Health Assessment Tool
Nail assessments are used in several health care practices, including Ayurveda, Chinese, integrative, and orthodox medicine. A smooth, pinkish nail with a white crescent (the lunula) at the base generally indicates good health.