flu season and massage therapy | massage to boost immune system
Flu season seems to always be “around the corner”. Are you friends, family, or co-workers sick? Are you scared of catching something? We don’t blame you, we are too! Here is a few tips to increasing your bodies immunity – boost your immune system! Fighting illnesses is most commonly accomplished by going to your doctor, getting a diagnosis, and then receiving the appropriate antibiotics or other pills to counter act the invasion on your body. The pharmaceutical industry has taken its share of beatings due to adverse reactions to some of the pills that are on the market. With that in mind, many people are turning their attention to alternate forms of medicine. Reflexology is one of the most popular forms of alternate medicine that many people are seeking out.
What is reflexology? Basically this is an alternate form of medicine that works by applying pressure to areas on the feet and hands. The basis for this type of procedure is the thought that our bodies are separated into different zones. These zones or reflexes are mapped out on our hands and feet. By applying pressure to these area disorders and illnesses can be controlled. While the practice can be performed on both the hands and the feet, most often practitioners address the patient’s feet.
Reflexology can tame a wide variety of illnesses and disorders. Patients who suffer from menstrual disorders, arthritis, digestive disorders, stress, headaches, and much more, often claim that the procedures performed on them work wonders. Not only can these problems be conquered by these procedures, but having this done routinely can also help your circulation, reduce your stress, and soothe the sore tired feet from which you may be suffering. These techniques have also been used sometimes in post-operative care, having been utilized by some cancer patients as a supplement to their regular therapy.
Reflexology is a very simple procedure. Unlike a full massage where you have to strip down and lay on a bed under a sheet, the only clothing you’ll have to remove is your shoes and socks. You will need to tell your practitioner the basic problem, allow him to analyze your feet and then he can get to work. Overall the process has very little pain. Many patients report feeling fully relaxed by the time their session is finished.
Reflexology is a great way to concur some of your physical problems. By relieving the stress on your body you will be able to sleep better, rest more, and ultimately get back to your life sooner. While this treatment isn’t perfect and has many detractors, many patients swear by the work of their practitioners. When searching for a practitioner, be sure to verify that he is certified and has been trained to do this type of procedure. As with any pressure procedures, if it is done incorrectly you may suffer some pain, which may be counteractive to the relief that you are seeking.
