Reflexology Flashcards
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Reflexology originated more than 5,000 years ago and can be traced back to which of the following countries?
Egypt
Reflexology developed out of zone therapy and the research and writing of who in the early 1900s?
William Fitzgerald, Joe Riley
Who is regarded as the mother of reflexology?
Eunice Ingham
Reflexology is a method of increasing life force through it’s respective zone by applied pressures on reflex points located where?
Hands, ears, face, feet
In reflexology, what is the term used to describe the paths that life force travels in the body?
Zones
According to reflexology, how many zones are in the body?
10
What was reflexology originally called?
Zone Therapy
Through what toe does Zone 1 pass?
Large toe, 1st toe
Which best describes the four horizontal lines that transverse the plantar surface of each foot?
Landmarks
In reflexology, which landmark is located just belie the ball if the foot?
diaphragm line
In reflexology, which landmark starts at the base of the fifth metatarsal and creates a line across to the foots medial longitudinal arch?
Waistline
Reflex points are located within the zones and reflect the body’s what?
organs and structures
define reflexology
reflexology is a natural therapy. it is the art of applying different pressure to reflexes of the hand or feet to bring about a state of deep relaxation, well being and to stimulate the body own healing power
Which technique is used to stimulate points within an entire zone or area during a reflexology treatment?
walking
Which of the following techniques is used to stimulate specific points within a zone during a reflexology treatment?
point work
What are the relaxation techniques called that are used in reflexology?
dessert
The sinus reflexes are located on which area of the foot?
Pads of toes
The sinus reflexes are located on which area of the foot?
Pads of toes
Which area of the foot contains the reflexes for the heart and lungs?
ball of foot
Which area(s) of the foot contains the reproductive reflexes?
Heels and ankles
Credited with being the founder of reflexology and especially “Zone Therapy”
Dr. William Fitzgerald
Credited with birthing reflexology and also mapping out the feet
Eunice Ingham
Reflexology Goal
To assist the body to return to a state of homeostasis, or balance
Benefits of Reflexology
1) Relieves and reduces stress and tension
2) improves the nerve and blood supply and circulation throughout the body
3) assists with detoxification
4) assists the body systems to achieve homeostasis and balance
Reflexology Systems
Nervous System
2) Endocrine System
3) muscular system
4) Circulatory/Respiratory System
List Parts of Spine
7 Cervical 12 Thoracic 5 Lumbar 5 Sacral 4 Coccygeal
What is the skeleton?
It supports the muscles, protects the vital organs, and allows movement of the body.
What do bones do?
They are factories, producing red and white blood cells, as well as platelets
What is calcium necessary for?
The clotting of blood, beating of the heart, contractions of muscles, and for the functioning of the nervous system
What does the central nervous system consist of?
- Brain
- Spinal Cord
- Brain Stem
What is the peripheral nervous system consists of?
The extensions of nerves from the spinal cord into all parts of the body.
What does the endocrine glands do?
manufactures hormones,
What are 3 functions of a pituitary gland?
1) intiates labor
2) produces prolactin, which stimulates milk production in the breast
3) balances cell production
What does the Pineal Gland secrete?
Melatonin
Under Activity (Hypo-Activity) Thyroid
Constipation
Low blood pressure
Low heart & breathing rate
Over Activity (Hyper-Activity) Thyroid
Diarrhea
High blood Pressure
High heart & breathing rate
What does the Thymus influence?
The development of lymph tissue throughout the body
3 Main Functions of Adrenal Glands
produce the “stress” hormone- adrenaline
produce hormones of the cortisone family
produce sex hormones and help to balance sex hormone production
What does diabetes do?
Can cause your blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels
The Sex Glands (What do the ovaries produce?)
Two hormones, Estrogen and Progesterone
The Sex Glands (What do testes produce)
Testosterone as well as sperm
What are Arteries?
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
What are veins?
Blood vessels that carry de-oxygenated blood back to the heart
What are capillaries?
Blood vessels that allow blood cells to pass through one at a time. Where the gas exchange takes place
Asthma (HELPER AREAS)
Chest and Lung area
- Thoracic Vertebrae
- Adrenal Glands
- Digestive System
- Ileo-cecal valve
- Colon
- Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
Constipation (HELPER AREAS)
- Thyroid
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Spleen
- Adrenal Glands
- Lumbar
- Ileo-cecal Valve and Sigmoid
Menstrual Cramps (HELPER AREAS)
- Uterus, Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes
- Lumbar
- Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
Diabetes (HELPER AREAS)
- Pancreas
- Endocrine System
- Liver
- Digestive System
- Sciatic Nerve
Headaches (HELPER AREAS)
- 1st toe
- Endocrine System
- Spine
- Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
insomnia (HELPER AREAS)
- Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
- Endocrine System
- Nervous System
Sinus) (HELPER AREAS)
- All the toes
- Chest and Lung area
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Thoracic Vertebrae
- Ileo-cecal Valve
- Intestines
- Adrenal Glands
Ulcers (HELPER AREAS)
- Stomach
- Duodenum
- Adrenal Glands
- Diaphragm and Solar Plexus
Immune System/ Fatigue (HELPER AREAS)
- Lymphatic System
- Thymus
- Spleen
- Liver
- Endocrine System (specifical adrenals)
