A foot massage can be very relaxing, but it may also have other health benefits. Visiting Foot Reflexology Therapists in Oahu HI may help to stimulate other areas of the body and increase blood circulation, for example.
Provides Psychological Benefits
Studies on foot reflexology have shown it may provide psychological benefits that last longer than the duration of the treatment itself. With regular visits to Foot Reflexology Therapists in Oahu HI, anxiety and depression may be reduced. Massaging the reflexology point that’s associated with the solar plexus is thought to help relieve stress and thus boost immune function and limit the risk of illness.
May Help With Headaches
Although it sounds counterintuitive to treat a problem with the head by massaging the feet, there’s some evidence that foot reflexology may help to limit the number of tension and migraine headaches people suffer from even if they stop taking their medication. The authors of the study note that the people who received the most benefits from the reflexology treatments may have made other beneficial lifestyle changes as well to help increase the effects. In reflexology, it’s believed that the massaging the toes is most beneficial for treating problems with the head.
Can Help With Pain Reduction
Some people find that foot reflexology can help to minimize pain. The reflexology is thought to increase the production of natural pain relievers called endorphins. Studies in cancer patients have found a decrease in pain, anxiety, diarrhea, nausea and constipation with the use of reflexology. This treatment may also help limit arthritis pain by up to 40 percent, according to one study.
May Improve Circulation
Massaging the feet may help improve circulation throughout the body, not just in the feet. With improved circulation, more oxygen-filled blood reaches the various parts of the body. This includes the brain cells, making it so reflexology may even help people with their memory.
Other Potential Benefits
Some research indicates that foot reflexology may help limit the tingling and fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis, improve chronic sinusitis when used in conjunction with nasal irrigation and have a positive effect on blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics.
Contact Thai-Issan Therapeutic Massage for more information or to schedule an appointment. They also offer other types of massage besides foot reflexology.
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