AEROMATHERAPY AND REFLEXOLOGY

Aeromatherapy and Reflexology

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Introduction3

Background3

References14

Assignment 1: Aeromatherapy and reflexology

Introduction

Reflexology is the belief that all the functions and organs of the body are represented on the feet and hands. The application of pressure to these areas using specific thumb and finger techniques will stimulate the whole system, opening energy pathways which will encourage the body's own healing potential.

Background

A Reflexology treatment can induce a deep state of relaxation. When the tension is relieved, the muscles will relax allowing the circulatory systems to flow freely, which in turn allows the necessary oxygen and nutrients to reach all parts of the body and toxins and impurities to be carried away. It is not unusual for a person to fall asleep during the treatment, this is to be encouraged as the deeper the relaxation that is achieved, the more effective the treatment.

Reflexology does not diagnose and it does not cure, as with Reiki it works on the whole system, dispersing energy blockages and increasing circulation, therefore encouraging the body to heal itself. After the treatment, the recipient will usually feel very relaxed, peaceful and more able to cope. The cotton wool feeling in the brain often disappears allowing the person to feel more focused, energetic and able to tackle problems more easily.

Aromatherapy truly emerged from the smoky temples of Egypt 6,000 years ago.and had its roots in in the most ancient healing practices. Medicinal plants were used to cure many ailments and used in many sacred rituals to evoke altered states of consciousness. Religious ceremonies were performed, where the smoking of sick people, to exorcise evil spirits, was common.

Some examples of complimentary medicine include:

Acupuncture: Acupuncture is used to treat asthma, addiction, arthritis, depression, anxiety, blood pressure disorder and problems with the digestive system.

Herbal medicine: It is believed that as much as 80% of the world outside the industrialised countries relies on herbs for health. In fact, many commercially produced pharmaceutical products are derived from herbs, but herbal medicine uses the whole plant rather than an extract. Used to help most illnesses including migraine, arthritis, depression, insomnia and lung, stomach, blood and skin disorders. Aromatherapy is a kind of science that believes in appeasing one's senses and soothing one's senses. The best part is when you combine aromatherapy with Reflexology, you will get double benefit. Both aims towards making you relax after a long day. You cannot fathom the state of our feet after a long and hard day. The science of reflexology is based on the concept that our foot is the map of our organs .and by massaging the representative part of your foot, you can bring ease the organ. We unknowingly take several thousands steps a day, and at the end of the day we realize that our feet have swollen up and are really tired. Don't blame them right? So what can be done about that? Aromatherapy is the controlled use of essential oils to help to bring balance to the human mind, body and ...