| Foot massage, often referred to a foot | | | | In addition, foot massage is believed to have |
| reflexology, has an ancient history. For as far | | | | beneficial effects on the entire body in much the |
| back as 5,000 years ago in China, massaging the | | | | same manner as acupuncture. Nerves in the feet, |
| feet has been used to heal the body and enhance | | | | or reflex points, link to other parts of the body. |
| a feeling of well-being. That a good foot massage | | | | With the application of pressure or other |
| is relaxing and most enjoyable is well known. | | | | reflexology techniques, blood and energy flow can |
| There is nothing better than kicking off your | | | | be stimulated not just in the feet, but in the |
| shoes and rubbing your feet to ease the pressure | | | | corresponding organs for improved health. |
| and aching after a long day! | | | | It is thought to improve body functions and |
| There can be much greater benefit to a | | | | improve circulation throughout the body. It is used |
| professional than pleasant indulgence, however. | | | | by practitioners to treat ailments such as: |
| Massaging any part of the body promotes | | | | digestive disorders, arthritis, acid reflux, high blood |
| relaxation and calm, helping to relieve the stress | | | | pressure, heart conditions, thyroid problems, |
| that can take such a toll on health. Massage | | | | menopausal symptoms, and more. With the |
| stimulates energy flow and increases the blood | | | | increased popularity of eastern and other |
| circulation to the massaged area. The blood flow | | | | alternative health treatments, therapeutic foot |
| delivers nutrients to the tissues and carries toxins | | | | massage is growing in use. Though not all agree |
| away to be flushed by the body organs. | | | | on the lofty claims of its healing value, at the |
| Increasing the blood flow rejuvenates and | | | | very least you leave feeling relaxed and |
| cleanses the tissues. | | | | wonderful after a professional foot massage. |