The best explanation for how reflexology works is to look at the body’s nervous system.
Nerve endings in the feet and hands are stimulated by massage and pressure. This helps promote relaxation, improve circulation, stimulate vital organs in the body and encourage the body's natural healing processes.
Unlike conventional medicine, reflexology works on the underlying problems within the body and works through the body's nervous system. Sometimes lactic acid can be felt in the foot in the form of little crystals. This is a sediment due to poor eating or lack of exercise and can be crushed and reabsorbed into the body thereby allowing the lymph system to eliminate the waste product.
It is possible that there will be quite a dramatic reaction to the first treatment in various forms such as increased bowel movements, cold type symptoms or skin problems. This is a very healthy sign which tells you that the treatment has begun the process of releasing harmful toxins from the body. During treatment some areas of the foot may feel a little tender and these will correlate with the problem areas in the body.
