Reflexology Website became the Winner of Best Loved Alternative Therapy in the UK award!
June 8, 2011
- UK Reflexologist Debbie Stevens.
UK Reflexologist Debbie Stevens received the honour at the Worthing Business Awards, Debbie Stevens is celebrating gaining a national accolade: she was being voted by customers for a Best Loved Alternative Therapy in the UK award from leading community website thebestof.co.uk.
Well-being events manager and refexologist Debbie Steven has seen her venture grow considerably over the past three years, attracting a range of clients seeking some pampering to relieve the stresses of the working day.
“I couldn’t quite believe that I’d won as there are 400 bestof websites around the country with everyone voting for their favourite companies. I’ve had so much positive feedback from all the girls who have attended my events and who have voted for me, which is quite amazing,” said Debbie, believing that a passionate approach to her work had been critical to her success to date.
AN INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY:
Debbie Steven presents at her website a short introduction to reflexology, featured with a list of problems where reflexology can be applied successfully:
Reflexology is a popular and relaxing holistic treatment based on the principle that reflex points on the hands and feet are connected to corresponding areas throughout the body.
It is a gentle and soothing massage of the hands and feet through which the energy channels and body systems can be reached. It has a balancing, relaxing and healing effect on the whole person and is proven in the treatment of:
- Back problems
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
- Digestive disorders
- Emotional problems
- Insomnia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Migraines
- Pre-menstrual Tension (PMT)
- Sinusitis
- Stress related conditions
Reflexology is a non-intrusive treatment: the only clothing removed is your socks and shoes.
More reflexology in and outside the UK:
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Is reflexology an effective intervention?
May 3, 2010
Last year UK complementary medicine expert Dr Edzard Ernst presented a thorough study on the effectiveness of reflexology. What did the report of the book ‘Trick of Treatment‘ report? “Reflexology: ‘bodywork on your hands & feet!‘“ Reflexology was described in the study as a technique that involves applying pressure to various parts of the foot or hands, which is said to have a beneficial effect on other parts of the body. Ernst searched six databases and found 217 trials on reflexology, of which only 18 randomised controlled trials were considered good enough to be analysed. Of these 18 trials, only five yielded positive results, says Ernst. Ernst describes: “Most of the higher-quality trials did not generate positive findings. The best evidence available to date does not demonstrate convincingly that reflexology is an effective treatment for any medical condition.” Ernst says proponents of reflexology argue the method is risk free but he argues it could be “life-threatening” if patients relied on it to treat a serious condition. “There is little doubt that a foot massage is pleasantly relaxing, however specific medical claims should always be supported by sound evidence.” SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING: Reflexology relates to various massage techniques. |
VoiceAmerica & hand expert Kenneth Lagerstrom presented in the 2nd episode of their new weekly radio show about hands: “Your Life is in Your Hands – HAND REFLEXOLOGY“ Kenneth Lagerstrom wrote on his blog: “I will be hosting a new show on VoiceAmerica.com, the worlds largest internet talk radio. The show is titled “Your Life is in Your Hands”, with topics each week relating to the hands (of course). Starting March 30 it airs live each Tuesday at 11:00am Pacific time on Voice America’s “7th Wave” channel.” The 2nd episode of the show was featured with the following introduction about ‘hand reflexology’: “Reflexology is considered a safe and effective method of maintaining optimum health, based on the theory that there are reflex points in the hands and feet which are linked to every organ, gland and part of the body. Through proper manipulation of these reflex points, the body’s nervous system naturally shifts to a state of homeostasis (optimum overall balance). Reflexology is an ancient practice first documented more than 4,000 years ago. After millennia of development and clinical application, Reflexology made its way to the United States in the early 1900’s. Our guest this week is Karen Ball, noted reflexologist and certified instructor since 1989. Listen in to today’s show and learn about how your hand reflex points can lead you to better health.” SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER READING: VoiceAmerica presents every tuesday a new episode about hands – 11.00 a.m. Pacific time, 2.00 a.m. Eastern time, 8.00 p.m. Central European time. |
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Cold hands, warm heart? – New research says: not true at all! US researchers have pointed out that the old saying ‘cold hands, warm heart’ may not be true at all! The temperature of your hands appear to have an effect on your social perceptions! Recently, US research from the University of Colorado & Yale University has presented two studies focussed on the influence of hand temperature on the social perceptions of people. The researchers found that while holding warm objects, people are inclined to ‘rate’ others more positive (in terms of ‘social warmth’), and warm hands also appeared to make people more generous! The results of the studies indicate that hand temperature is definitely another interesting aspect to be considered during a hand reflexology or hand reading session! Professor John A. Bargh (Yale University) says:
MORE ABOUT : • ‘Cold hands, warm heart’ – is the old saying true? |
“It appears that the effect of physical temperature is not just on how we see others, it affects our own behavior as well. Physical warmth can make us see others as warmer people, but also cause us to be warmer – more generous and trusting – as well.”
 Hands & reflexology: the headache-break hand massage. |
Hand reflexology: a hand massage can provide you a headache-break! Olivia Rosewood described a simple reflexology technique to provide you releaf for a serious headache (or migrane). It’s so easy to give yourself the ‘healing handshake’: you can learn the technique in only a few minutes! |
| Chinese medicine describes that a specific spot of the hand corresponds to the adrenal glands – which play an important role to clear blockages from this glands’ energy circuit, and as a result: these glands bring the life force to these often overworked areas.
Olivia Rosewood says:
Read more about healing effect of hand reflexology & palm therapy: • The headache-break hand massage: a simple reflexology technique • Hand reflexology can deliver a ‘calming touch’ • Reflexology & massage : the ‘healing touch’ • Palm Therapy: the healing combination of massage & hand reflexology! |
Reflexology gift idea: give your Valentine love a hand-massage!
February 11, 2009
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A Valentine’s Day gift idea: surprize your love a hand-massage!
Trouble is, massage, as simple as it sounds, can be fraught with expectation. How to get it just right for your Valentine love? Massage therapist Rekha Von Ehren provided 9 easy reflexology massage tips, and you can learn them by heart today!A quick preview on some of Von Rekhen’s Valentine-massage tips:VALENTINE MASSAGE TIP 1: Be inconsistent. Touch your partner with your fingertips, knuckles, elbows, the full palm and the heel of your palm. Likewise, while touching, use a variety of strokes – from deep rubbing and kneading to tickling and light scratching. And feel free to lean in close, using your body weight to add force. VALENTINE MASSAGE TIP 2:Reflexology says that the hands and feet are microcosms of the body. When tenderly caressed, hands and feet can signal the interior of the body. So, in theory, you can touch a person’s heart by massaging the ball of the left foot, or tap into your beloved’s brain by massaging the big toes. VALENTINE MASSAGE TIP 3: Hands, full of nerve endings, are incredibly sensitive. So massage each finger along the joint to the tip with your fingertips or, perhaps, lips and mouth. MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS: |
A reflexology hand chart!
November 7, 2008
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With a ‘reflexology hand chart’ you can discover how areas of the hands relate to the body’s anatomy. For, reflexology hand charts demonstrate how the areas of the hands correspond with the “body zones” and the internal organs of the body! NOTICE: various reflexology charts may show small variations – which reflect the continued debate of reflexologists on the efficiency of the charts. Especially for a self-help treatment, hand reflexology is usually recommended! MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS: |
Reflexology Charts
August 3, 2008
 Reflexology charts |
Reflexology Charts: Reflexology Charts are valuable tools for working on the zones of the body (the feet, hands, ears, or other body parts). Reflexology Charts describe how to treat organs within the corresponding zones of the body. SOURCE: Reflexology Charts |
| There are many reflexology charts available – the above refexology foot chart is just one example – demonstrating the areas of the feet that practitioners believe correspond with organs in the “zones” of the body.
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Popsugar Reflexology
July 29, 2008
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Reflexology at Popsugar: Some Western doctors believe that reflexology is nothing more than a relaxing foot massage, but it’s a widespread practice across Asia, and much of Chinese Medicine (such as acupuncture and acupressure) is based on these ‘lines of energy’, in the body. SOURCE: Beauty glossary reflexology |
| Reflexology is a holistic treatment, which takes the view that the feet – and hands– work as maps of the body’s state of health and wellbeing. Reflexology practitioners divide the feet into zones that run from the toes, to the brain, through different parts of the body. There are ten vertical zones, or energy lines – and as pressure is provided to the feet, these lines are stimulated so that the energy is able to flow.For what to expect from a reflexology treatment, just read more.LEARN MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY: REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | FOOT REFLEXOLOGY HAND REFLEXOLOGY | EAR REFLEXOLOGY
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What is reflexology?
July 20, 2008
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What is reflexology?
Reflexology is the healing art of stimulating specific points on the feet, hands, and ears in order to promote relaxation, relieve pain, and treat a wide range of health problems. The practice is based on the concept that different parts of your body have corresponding “reflex points” on the areas mentioned above. Reflexology’s roots are ancient, possibly dating back some 4,500 years in Chinese and Egyptian medicine. But modern, standardized reflexology was developed in the early 1900s by American physician William Fitzgerald, MD. Over several years, Dr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Joe Shelby Riley studied both the theory of zone therapy and modern anatomy, meticulously mapping out the body’s reflex points. Today, reflexologists can go straight to a particular area of the foot, hand, or ear, and begin to relieve pain and promote healing just about anywhere in the body. SOURCE:
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