Reflexology: health at your fingertips!
October 28, 2008
  Barbara & Kevin Kunz present a milestone in the history of reflexology: Reflexology, health at your fingertips. |
Barbara & Kevin Kunz presented in 2003 a milestone in the history of reflexology with: ‘Reflexology: health at your fingertips’. Since then the authors anounced that the book has been published in 12 languages, and over 100.000 copies have been sold. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: “Internationally recognized authorities in the field of reflexology, Kevin and Barbara Kunz have been at the forefront of research, teaching, and documentation of reflexology for 25 years. They are the authors of The Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology Workbook + more books, as well as the co-directors of the organization Reflexology Research.” ABOUT THE BOOK: “The first fully illustrated guide on the ancient art of reflexology, this book explains how reflexology works pressure applied to “reflex” points on the hands and feet restore corresponding body parts by stimulating natural self healing powers and how to do it. Reflexology features step-by-step sequences, incredible photographic foot and hand reflex charts, and unique computer generated artworks to show which reflexes to press and which techniques to use. Including many visualisations. Reflexology is an invaluable guide for home users or reflexology students.” |
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Getting into Reflexology Part 1
July 11, 2008
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Learning reflexology: Kevin Kunz explains how to get into reflexology. SOURCE:
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In a lot of interviews I am asked how I got into reflexology. The answer is quite simple really. I picked up a reflexology book off the bookstore shelf and tried it out. One thing led to another as I found people really wanted reflexology for not only their health problems but also the stress they faced. The rest is history. After over 30 years of practice, 11 books in 19 languages and countless extraordinary experiences with reflexology I often wonder where I would be if I hadn’t picked up that book.
Learning reflexology is getting easier. Back in the seventies when I started there were few books on reflexology. And the books available then weren’t really so richly illustrated as books are today. A lot of reflexology was taught without textbooks.
But even back then it was fairly easy to get started. You bought a book or learned from some mentor. Then you sought out “guinea pigs”(usually family and friends) and proceeded with what I jokingly call “human experimentation”. After awhile you might even take a reflexology course if you wanted to go further. Sooner or later when word circulated about your skills (and hopefully your results). People outside the circle of family and friends asked if you would work on them. The money question suddenly came up. What to charge and who do I charge? One of many dilemmas you faced. And even more challenging is professionalism. It has only been the last few years where a professional class of practitioners has developed. The lack of licensing bodies and professional associations has meant much of professionalism has been left to the individual. In this short series I plan to help you get into reflexology whether it is for yourself, your family, or as a profession. Reflexology is still fairly simple to get into even with increasing requirements for professionals. Please send me your questions. I will do my best to answer them. I wish you the best with reflexology. I hope reflexology will bring the joy to you that it has brought us. Kevin Kunz |
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Interactive reflexology map
July 6, 2008
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Interactive reflexology hand chart: The interactive reflexology map was introduced by experienced reflexologist pioneers, Barbara & Kevin Kunz from Albuquerque, NM, United States. SOURCE:
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How does it work? Well, the foot is divided into various dermatomal patterns that corresponds to particular body part or organ in the body. The idea in foot reflexology is to stimulate the particular ‘zones’ of the feet and initiate a corresponding ‘reflex’ that will invoke a beneficial response to that body part or organ.
The basic concepts of reflexology in the foot include the following:
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However, it can be argued that this thought process is conceptual. Does pressing the bottom of the big toe, for instance, stimulate the pituitary gland. As Kunz describes, “For example, a single nerve travels from the center of the big toe to the part of the brain responsible for controlling movement, respiration, and cardiac acceleration. So pressure applied to the center of the big toe, the pituitary gland reflex area, triggers a revival response (as in fight or flight)”
Now, as any doctor or anatomist will know, there is really not a single nerve that travels from the big toe to the pituitary gland. Also, if this concept is true, scientific testing can validate the concept of pituitary stimulation by stimulating pressure receptors under the big toe. To my knowledge, this has not been studied. Or maybe its just too ludicrous to study? Like many arguments made with alternative medical treatments, it is harder to prove that something doesn’t exist rather than prove it does.
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