BODY PARTS

Every part of the body is affected in the zones worked on in reflexology. There are 7200 reflex points located throughout the entire body which can be stimulated. You can reach most of these reflex points in a single session by combining reflexology, shiatsu, and acupressure. Yoga, acupuncture and other forms of natural healing can also be applied by a certified practitioner.

THE SKIN

Our largest organ besides the liver is our skin. The surface manifestations of skin problems is often a symptom of a deeper problem such as build-up of toxins, nervous and emotional strain, hormonal imbalances or a variety of dis-eases.

Reflexology works on the reflexes which help eliminate toxins, calm and soothe frayed nerves, and balance the entire body and help healing.

HAIR

For naturally great hair you need foods rich in sulfur amino acids such as eggs, lean meat, poultry or fish 3-5 ounces. For vegetarians legumes and cabbage. Easter medicine says that too much meat causes hair loss.

To get choked hair unclogged use a rinse of sage tea or apple cider vinegar which can help hair to grow. Scalp massages also help pressing the hair growth center and using a tonic of ginger root juice. See juices for recipe.

Alopecia - There are a dozen kinds of alopecia or hair loss, thinning, patching or baldness due to the aging process; radiation; drugs - coke & heroin; severe illness, endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism; vitamin and mineral deficiencies or overdosing on vitamins like Vitamin A; to stresses in our every day lives. There can be many causes but the results are the same. Try some aromatherapy, scalp massage with essential oils or tonics and proper food intake.

Women - hair thinning or loss can be a sign of other problems such as gastrointestinal tract malabsorption of nutrients such as zinc, proteins and poor stomach acids. There are now acidophilus capsules available at health food stores and local pharmacies and food store counters which not only help in balancing vaginal Ph levels but also help digestion. There are also powdered acidophilus available but I prefer the pills.

Men - Low fat diet will slow the process. High fat diets at puberty resulting in increased testosterone levels may be tied to male pattern baldness from overeating animal products.

3-Minute Quickie Massage - increase the blood flow to your follicles and stimulate hair growth by massaging your scalp using fingertips to rub all over. Be gentle, no need to be rough baby, you don´t want to pull out the roots.

THYROIDS & PARATHYROIDS
Reflexology can help people gain or lose weight by stimulating the thyroid and parathyroids, the digestive system and by helping the body metabolize itself. This will enable food to be digested more quickly, eliminate excess and burn calories faster along with regular exercise and a healthy, postive attitude.