How Reflexology Works for Insomnia

A good night’s sleep is important for you to function appropriately in your job, relationships and all other areas of your life. If you’ve tried other sleep-inducing methods that haven’t worked for you, give reflexology a chance.

Reflexology is the study of how reflex points on the hands and feet can help reduce stress on other areas of the body that might be causing pain, sleeplessness and other problems. Reflexology stimulates the body so that it takes care of its own healing process.

In reflexology treatments, pressure is applied by the thumb and other finger pressure to certain reflex areas on the patient’s hands and feet. According to reflexologists, this stimulation causes misplaced energy to rebalance itself and help the associated body parts to heal.

Both of the feet, when placed together are said to form a sort of map of the body. Each portion of the feet represents certain parts of the body. For example, the toes control the head and neck, the lateral edge of the feet control functions in the lower limbs and the ball of the foot controls some organs. A reflexologist who knows the mapping of the body can attain dramatic relaxation of the body by manipulating the hands and feet.

There are many books and online help that teach how to perform reflexology, but even a simple massage of the feet can increase circulation. Increasing circulation in the feet helps other parts of the body receive more oxygen and also helps to eliminate metabolic waste products that may inhibit sleep patterns.

Another important part of reflexology treatments that helps to treat insomnia is that they relieve tension and stress by total relaxation of the body. As the reflexologist works on the feet, the patient can begin to relax immediately and feel a sense of well-being and energy surging through the body.

Reflexology advocates that healing begins from the inside and radiates outward. If you’ve been taking prescription medication that masked symptoms, you may experience a brief return of the symptoms while taking reflexology treatments.

Those who practice the science of reflexology base their beliefs on both physical and neurological studies and that the success of reflexology depends a great deal on the bond and level of commitment between the patient and the therapist.

Don’t engage in reflexology treatments without consulting a health professional if you’re pregnant, have seizures, diabetes or are receiving other types of medical treatment.

How to Improve Your Health with Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that utilizes slow, consistent and flowing movements to stretch and strengthen various muscles in your body. It promotes an overall sense of well-being.

It’s based on the knowledge that a person can control certain aspects of their body to help promote inner healing - both physically and mentally. Tai Chi’s movements are designed to stretch and strengthen your muscles and bones.

By performing special exercises within a Tai Chi program, you can tighten up loose muscles and alternatively, loosen up muscles that are too tight! Those muscles are then strengthened to allow for more endurance, which helps prevent injuries.

If you suffer from some pain in the joint areas, you can use Tai Chi to increase your range of motion within those joints, diminishing some of the pain. The muscles become more flexible and can endure more activity.

If balance becomes a problem for you, use the Tai Chi exercises that are designed to train your body to work from its center to provide stability for your body at all times. It strengthens your core more each time you practice it.

Balance within your mind can also be achieved through the use of Tai Chi. When you succumb to stress, your mind takes the brunt of it.

Tai Chi teaches you to focus your energies - not on the stress - but on relaxation and inner peace, which slowly build a sense of calm and diminishes any anxiety you may have felt previously.

Many Tai Chi participants report that they’re able to get out of their mental fog, which may be a result of the oxygen flow that this exercise promotes. Aside from the mental perks, it also helps your organs function optimally.

Certain diseases or medical conditions can be greatly improved through the use of Tai Chi. If you have high blood pressure, for instance, Tai Chi can help stabilize it to more normal levels.

It’s also beneficial in giving your immune system a much-needed boost. Tai Chi is more a way of life than an exercise. Traditional exercises are for building muscles, increasing blood flow and burning calories.

Tai Chi does that, too, but it also does so much more. It works - not just the physical aspects of your body - but the mental ones as well. It benefits the whole package instead of just focusing on one area of improvement.

What Yoga Can Do for Your Mind and Body

When you’re starting or switching to a new exercise program, you may want to consider adding Yoga to your regimen. This workout doesn’t require any special equipment or complicated knowledge.

It’s a form of exercise that anyone can do and it provides a mix of both physical and mental benefits for your body. Aside from toning your body and helping you gain flexibility, it also improves your mental fitness.

Yoga is a form of exercise that’s been prevalent in various societies for centuries. In India, it’s been practiced for more than 3,000 years and has since been embraced by other cultures around the globe.

The word yoga is derived from the word yoke, which means “to bring together mind, body, and spirit.” Many yoga enthusiasts practice this form of exercise for the claming effect it has on them in bringing peace into their lives.

Some people claim it’s more of a lifestyle than an exercise, and in some regards, they’re right! It helps you gain control of your breathing while meditating and stretching into various poses that improve your cardiovascular functions.

There are different forms of yoga. Some are fast-paced poses that focus on strength-training, stamina, and flexibility. Others, such as Bikram Yoga, are carried out in extremely hot rooms.

Some use chants in conjunction with meditation, and others employ the use of benches, blocks, chairs, and ropes. Most yoga participants also have a yoga mat they use during the poses, but it’s not a necessity.

While there are many yoga classes at your local health and fitness centers, you can also practice it at home using a DVD or web-based tutorial. Regardless of where you participate in yoga training, you’ll want to dress for comfort and not wear shoes.

Yoga is best done at a slow pace – not rushed. So if you only have 15 minutes t spare in the morning, don’t try to cram a full hours’ worth of exercise into a quarter of the time. Instead, save the remaining 45 minutes for later in the day as a way to unwind and relax.

The health benefits you’ll derive from practicing yoga will be seen prominently once you begin doing it consistently. Since much of what’s learned is based on stamina, you’ll gradually see it build and be able to feel the strength you’ve gained from doing a series of poses and practicing flexibility.


Want additional ideas for useful alternative health practices? Check out:

Alternative Health Practices Guide

Energy Healing Practices Guide

Natural Herbal Remedies Guide

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Do you agree or disagree with using alternative health practices?

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Cheers, Helene Malmsio

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