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What Is Reflexology?
Reflexology (or foot reflexology) is a therapy based on the principle that there are small and specific areas of innervation in the hands and feet that correspond to specific muscle groups or organs of the body. In this system, the nerve endings in the extremities provide a “map” of the rest of the body. Examples are the base of the little toe representing the ear, or the ball of the foot representing the lung. Through the application of pressure on particular areas of the hands or feet, reflexology is said to promote benefits such as the relaxation of tension, improvement of circulation, and support of normalized function in the related area in the body.
What Health Concerns Is Reflexology Used For?
In broad terms, reflexology is intended to reduce generalized stress and help the body achieve a state of deep relaxation and homeostasis (that is, optimal balance of the body’s biochemical and other systems). Yet efficacy studies are few, and a 2009 systematic review of randomized controlled trials conducted by researchers at the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter, UK, concluded that “the best evidence available to date does not demonstrate convincingly that reflexology is an effective treatment for any medical condition.”

However, since having the feet or hands rubbed is an enjoyable and relaxing experience for most people, there is little doubt that hand and foot reflexology can promote stress relief and a sense of well being in much the same way as any other form of massage. This therapy may be an especially useful complementary treatment for neuropathy of the legs, feet and toes. It can also be useful for sore hands and feet after a workout, running or taking a long walk.

What Should One Expect On A Visit To A Practitioner Of Reflexology?
A typical reflexology session runs from thirty to sixty minutes. Shoes and socks are removed, and the client is made comfortable, usually by sitting or reclining. Some reflexologists offer a foot bath at the beginning of the session, however, no lotions or oils are used. Pressure is applied in thumb-and-finger “walking” patterns, resulting in gentle stretching and massaging of specific zones of the hands and feet that are thought to correspond to body organs. Simple self-care instructions may be discussed at the completion of the session.

Are There Any Health Conditions For Which Reflexology Should Be Avoided?
Obviously, open sores to the hands and/or feet would be a reason to avoid reflexology. Acute injuries also must be handled with care. Anyone with active blood clots should avoid rubbing near the area of the clot.Burns, wounds, gout and infections to the hands or feet should also limit the use of reflexology. Lower extremity swelling or chronic skin changes that are a result of vascular problems to the feet should also limit this form of therapy. Recent removal of a cancerous tumor or other surgical procedures, such as wart removal, also make reflexology inadvisable. There is some evidence that rubbing of the feet during pregnancy might stimulate contractions, and so should be avoided in the later stages of pregnancy.
Did you know that elephants use their feet to hear? Even with those enormous ears – they pick up vibrations of the earth through their soles!
Our feet work hard day after day, and we usually don’t give them a second thought until they start complaining. As humans, our feet mirror our general health, so conditions like arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders; can show their initial symptoms in your feet. It is believed that certain areas on the feet and hands are linked to other areas and organs of the body. The concept of “zone therapy” was furthered by American physiotherapist Eunice Ingham in the 1930s, into what is known today as reflexology.
If you are reading this article, you’re probably at the end of your tether when it comes to pain. Reflexology is one of the most popular of all alternative therapies and treats a wide variety of conditions. Want to know more?

What is reflexology and is it painful?
The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are “reflex” areas on the feet that correspond to specific organs or parts of the body. For example:
• The tips of the toes reflect the head.
• The heart and the chest are around the ball of the foot.
• The liver, pancreas and kidneys are in the arch of the foot.
• Lower back and intestines are towards the heel.
There are more than 7000 nerve endings in the human foot, and by targeting these nerve endings, the reflexologist can assist the flow of energy through the body to the areas affected by illness or stress.
Medical or clinical reflexology is where specific thumb, finger and hand techniques are used – mostly with deep pressure – on the various congested reflex areas. This holistic approach will optimize blood, lymph and nerve flow to a specific area, thus minimizing pain as well as muscle tension and facilitating the body’s natural healing and detoxifying process.
Reflexology will often hurt when the congested reflex areas are treated and in no way resembles a foot massage. As the condition improves with several reflexology sessions, so will the soreness on the corresponding reflexes. Pain on a specific reflex is always brief and only lasts as long as the reflexologist is applying pressure. Pain is always kept at bearable levels. The well-trained reflexologist will adapt her pressure to the pain levels of the patient. She will also teach the patient deep breathing techniques (deep breathing releases endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killer) in order to reduce the pain sensation.

What are the benefits?
This treatment is used for a variety of ailments. Not only it is beneficial as a tool for relaxation and stress relief, but is also effective in improving circulation, relieving pain, and acts as an immune and nervous system stimulator.
Many people with illnesses such as allergies, chronic sinus problems, migraines, anxiety, depression, back pain, headaches, arthritis, digestion problems, insomnia, asthma, PMS and period pain – to name but a few – have been helped tremendously by reflexology treatments.
Most people describe a profound sense of relaxation and increased energy following their session.

What reflexology and reflexologists are not suppose to do?
Although reflexology is proven to be beneficial for a multitude of problems, your reflexologist cannot diagnose or claim to cure any disease. They are not medically trained. Reflexology can help to restore balance and coax your body into healing itself.

Reflexology is recommended as a healing or complimentary therapy and should not replace medical treatment. Seek advice from your medical practitioner before making your reflexology appointment.
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Solution for knee pain-just nature’s gifted aloe gel and herbal extracts -external application & avoid surgery

What is aromatherapy and essential oils??
Essential oils are organic compounds extracted from plants-seeds, roots , stems etc. This essential oils have tremendous healing properties.

Using essential oils for healing purposes is often called aromatherapy, which is a holistic treatment seeking to improve physical, mental and emotional health.
For over 4,000 years, many different cultures have used these healing plant oils for a variety of health conditions. They are often used for relaxation, beauty care, home cleaning and most often used as natural therapies.
Just adding some of the most common essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, ginger, frankincense, lemon, peppermint and tea tree oil to your natural medicine cabinet may:
* Fight cold and flu symptoms
* Relax your body and soothe sore muscles
* Heal skin conditions
* Alleviate pain
* Balance hormones
* Improve digestion
* Reduce cellulite
* for wrinkles
* Clean your environment
* bacterial infection
* viral infection

KIDNEY
Kidney is one of the most important organ of our body. The important work of filtering the waste products produced in our body and removing it through the urethra is done through the kidneys. If the kidneys do not function properly then serious illnesses can crop up.
Kidneys are also responsible for activating a form of vitamin D that helps the body absorb calcium for building bones and regulating muscle function. In addition, the kidneys regulate pH, salt and potassium levels in the body. They also produce hormones that regulate blood pressure and control the production of red blood cells.
In such a situation, it is very important to keep the kidneys healthy and if at all there is any problem it should not be taken lightly and should be treated properly. These days due to lifestyle change, hectic schedule and unhealthy eating habits, kidney-related diseases have become common.
Regular exercise
If there is a problem with the kidney then some symptoms start appearing in the body. This includes lack of energy, fatigue, lack of concentration, difficulty in urinating, severe pain in kidney and such others. Maintaining kidney health is important to your overall health and general well-being. Here are a few tips to keep the kidneys healthy.
Control your blood sugar
People with diabetes, or a condition that causes high blood sugar, may develop kidney damage. When cells can't use the glucose in the blood, kidneys are forced to work extra hard to filter blood. This can lead to life-threatening damage. If you control your blood sugar, you reduce the risk of damage

DID YOU KNOW?

Our belly button ( દુટ્ટી) ( बेंबी) is an amazing gift given to us by our creator. A 62 year old man had poor vision in his left eye. He could hardly see especially at night and was told by eye specialists that his eyes were in a good condition but the only problem was that the veins supplying blood to his eyes were dried up and he would never be able to see again.

According to Science, the first part created after conception takes place is the belly button. After it’s created, it joins to the mother’s placenta through the umbilical chord.

Our belly button is surely an amazing thing! According to science, after a person has passed away, the belly button is still warm for 3 hours the reason being that when a woman conceives a child, her belly button supplies nourishment to the child through the child’s belly button. And a fully grown child is formed in 270 days = 9 months.

This is the reason all our veins are connected to our belly button which makes it the focal point of our body. Belly button is life itself!

The “PECHOTI” is situated behind the belly button which has 72,000 plus veins over it. The total amount of blood vessels we have in our body are equal to twice the circumference of the earth.

Applying pure and edible oil to belly button CURES dryness of eyes, poor eyesight, pancreas over or under working, cracked heels and lips, keeps face glowing, shiny hair, knee pain, shivering, lethargy, joint pains, dry skin.

REMEDY For dryness of eyes, poor eyesight, fungus in nails, glowing skin, shiny hair.

At night before bed time, put 3 drops of pure ghee or coconut oil in your belly button and spread it 1 and half inches around your belly button.

For knee pain:

At night before bed time, put 3 drops of castor oil in your belly button and spread it 1 and half inches around your belly button.

For shivering and lethargy, relief from joint pain, dry skin:

At night before bed time, put 3 drops of mustard oil in your belly button and spread it 1 and half inches around your belly button.

*WHY PUT OIL IN YOUR BELLY BUTTON?*

You belly button can detect which veins have dried up and pass this oil to it hence open them up.

When a baby has a stomach ache, we normally mix asafoetida (hing) and water or oil and apply around the naval. Within minutes the ache is cured. Oil works the same way.

Try it. There's no harm in trying.

You can keep a small dropper bottle with the required oil next to your bed and drop few drops onto navel and massage it before going to sleep. This will make it convenient to pour and avoid accidental spillage.
I am forwarding this forwarded & valuable remedy which is very useful information available even in my grandma’s home remedies notes. Its really amazing..Happy to share it with friends.

Red wine benefits for skin

Red wine is packed with antioxidants which can do wonders for your skin. The antioxidant properties of red wine can help flush out all the toxins from your skin and make it look radiant and refreshed.
All you need for this quick facial at home is red wine and some other natural ingredients. Here is a step by step guide to do wine facial at home.

Step 1 - Cleanse
Begin with cleansing your face to get rid of any excess dirt, oil or impurities settled into the pores of your skin. In a bowl, add 1 tbsp of red wine and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Mix both the ingredients well.
Dip a cotton ball in thie mixture and apply all over your face and neck. Keep for 10 minutes and then wash.

Step 2 - Exfoliate
Next, it is important to scrub off the dead skin layers from your skin. For the same, prepare a scrub at home. In a bowl, add 1 tbsp red wine and some rice flour or crushed rice. Mix well till you get a paste like consistency. Massage on your face with this paste. Make sure you are very gentle on your skin while doing it or you can end up hurting your self. After a few minutes, wash your face with lukewarm water.

Step 3 - Steam
One reason why we get such good results after a facial at the salon is that face steam is always one of the steps they do. You can also steam your face at home. Take a clean towel and dip it in warm water. Keep it on your face for about 5 minutes. This will help in opening up your pores and soften the skin.It will also loosen up any dirt built into the pores of your skin.

Step 4 - Massage
Next, it is important to give your face a good massage. We often forget massaging our face well. It is crucial to increase the blood circulation on the face. In a bowl, add 1 tbsp of fresh aloe vera gel , vitamin E oil capsules and 1 tsp of red wine. You can also add a few drops of essential oil of your choice.
Mix all the ingredients well and apply on your face. Massage your face gently for 5-10 minutes. Make sure you massage in upward strokes. Don't forget your neck. Massage till the facial cream gets completely absorbed in the skin.
Once done, take a clean, warm towel and wipe your skin.

Step 5 - Face Mask
Lastly, pamper your skin with a refreshing face mask. In a bowl, add 1 tbsp of red wine, 2 tbsp of plain yogurt and 1 tbsp of honey. Apply this face pack all over your face and neck. Keep for 15 minutes and then wash. Once dry, wash off your face mask with cold water.
Avoid using a face wash or any other face product for next 24 hours after doing this facial at home for best results.

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