Reflexology Flashcards
Who is Eunice Ingram
A physician, created reflexology maps we use today
Reflexology
The practice of manipulating reflex areas in the hands and feet. These reflex areas correspond to specific body parts, organs and glans. brings balance to the body.
Zone Theory and referral system
These lines run vertical – longitudinal
Referral areas - One area of the body refers to another area of the body
Hip = shoulder Upper arm = thigh Knee = elbow Forearm = calf Ankle = wrist Hand = foot Small toes = fingers Thumb = big toe ( arm to leg )
10 Benefits of reflexology
Relaxation Toxins - Helps the body rid itself Circulation Nerves - Improves nerve supply Balance Energy Prevention Noninvasive Efficiency Simplicity
3 things reflexologists do not do
Diagnose
Prescribe
Make claims about a specific result
When someone is sick
Shorter, lighter and more often
Tenderness in the area means blockage or congestion – what causes congestion or blockage?
- Decrease circulation
- . Increase in toxins
- Energy blockage
Some common responses Of reflexology might include
Increased energy Temporary cold or flu like symptom Cold sores The change in blood sugar Diarrhea Changes in menstrual cycle Changes in the skin Changes in sleep patterns Memories are surfacing emotions Lightheadedness Perspiration and chills
When not to do a treatment
Open wound Skin rash Cancer patients Arthritis and hands or feet Thrombosis Diabetes Pregnant women Congestive heart failure
Main reflex
The main reflex is a reflex that is within a specific system
The skeletal system
- Supporting structure, bones, spine
- a stress fracture is
- Herniated disc is squashed
- Ruptured disc is pushed forward
The muscular system
Helps us move
Protection
The nervous system
Brain and spinal cord
Solar plexus
The sensory organs
Connect you to your environment
Eyes, nose, mouth, years, skin
The cardiovascular system
- Heart
- 60,000 miles of tubing
- Lack of circulation results in the buildup of waste materials in the areas of sluggish circulation. This causes crystal like deposits in blood vessels are nerve endings
The respiratory system
Oxygen is our connection to life
• Bronchial tubes, throat, lungs
The Endocrane system
- Pituitary gland – growth , blood pressure , Sleep patterns, vitality
- pineal glands - Depression
- Thyroid – metabolism
- Parathyroid – regulate the balance of calcium
- thymus - Increased community
- adrenals - Adrenaline
- Pancreas – digestive system
- Gonads – reproductive system
The lymphatic system
- Filtering system from infection
* Spleen, thymus, tonsils, appendix
Digestive system
- Esophagus
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Small intestine
- ileocecal valve
- Large intestine
- Ascending colon
- Transverse colon
- Descending colon
- sigmoid flexure
- Liver
The urinary system
• Kidneys, ureters, bladder
The reproductive system
- Ovaries and uterus
* Testes and Prostate
Pinpoint reflexes areas
Uterus/ prostate Ovary/ teste Pituitary Ileocecal - right foot Sigmoid - left foot
If a pt has a cold .. What areas would you work
Sinuses
Lungs
Throat
Lymphatic
Hand reflexology
- client self help
- foot is injured
- sensitive feet
Name the 11 systems
1) skeletal system
2) muscular system
3) nervous system
4) sensory system
5) cardiovascular system
6) respiratory system
7) Endocrane system
8) lymphatic system
9 ) digestive system
10) unitary system
11) reproductive system
