An ancient holistic healing technique based on the theory that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that are relative to every organ in the body. The stimulation of these reflex points can calm and relax tense muscles and bring the body into balance, accelerating it's own healing abilities. According to the International Institute of Reflexology, 75 percent of our health problems can be linked to stress. Stress causes our bodies' pituitary and adrenal glands to secrete "stress hormones" like adrenaline and cortisol. These powerful hormones trigger our "fight-or-flight" instinct by tightening our arteries and raising blood-sugar levels, blood pressure and heart rate. At the same time, the hormones slow more important functions like food digestion, cell repair and immune function. Reflexology
is a highly effective form of preventative health maintenance, a valuable tool in remaining healthy -- mind, body and spirit. From ancient texts, illustrations and artifacts, we know that the early Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Russians and Egyptians worked on the feet and hands to improve health and well-being.