Reflexology helping stress

Stress is a part of modern life, and is unfortunately having a detrimental effect on the vast majority of the population's health. It is now reported that 90% of illness is due to stress.

Stress is caused by a variety of external factors but the physiological effect on the body is the same:

•Your heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rise to ensure an adequate oxygen supply.

-- •Blood flow increases to the muscles and brain, where it is most needed, while blood flow decreases to the 'rest and digest' areas of the body (such as your gastrointestinal tract) because these areas are less important in moments of crisis.

•Sweating and muscle tension increase to help adjust body temperature and prepare for movement.

•Blood sugar increases to boost energy resources.

When a physical or mental event threatens this equilibrium, we react to it. This process is often referred to as the 'fight or flight' response. We prepare for physical action in order to confront or flee a threat.

Most modern stresses, however, do not call for either fight or flight. Our experience of stress is generally related to how we respond to an event, not to the event itself.

There are a number of ways of managing and counter balancing stress but Reflexology is perfect, as it's a natural non-intrusive treatment that works directly on the 7000 nerve endings in the feet that correspond to the bodies systems and organs. Applying acupressure to these 'reflex points' helps ease the nervous system as a whole, which is key to combating and managing stress.

It also helps boost the bodies circulation and lymph flow, aiding the blood flow function to all of the organs of the body and promotes optimal function, and aids deep relaxation.

Reflexology is a versatile treatment which is tailored for specific conditions, its non intrusive as its carried out upon the feet alone and is highly beneficial in dealing with stress and helping to prevent illness by promoting relaxation and optimal health.
 
 
About the Author
Amy Brennan is the Director of Find a Reflexologist Ltd, UK register of fully-qualified Reflexologists, and hub of Reflexology on the web.

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