Discovering The Benefits Of Reflexology Oakland

By Frank Green


Zone therapy is one of many alternative healing forms in the field of holistic medicine. Also, known as reflexology Oakland, the practice involves pressure to the hands and feet with specific finger, thumb and hand techniques without the use of lotions or oils.

The practice is based on a pseudoscientific system of reflex areas and zones which exist on the hands and feet that reflect different areas of the body. As such, the practice is also based on the premise that by providing massage and energy work to these areas, doing so can have positive effects on the body. While this is the case, there has been no evidence which shows reflexology to be effective in curing or eliminating medical conditions.

Reflexologists and others in the alternative and holistic medical community, still share a unified belief that the practice works. In addition, most believe that the ailments, pain, stress and other symptoms arise out of blocked energy passageways. As such, the gentle massage on various trigger points in the feet and hands work to clear these blockages, thus allowing clients to heal.

Zone therapists and reflexologists often divide the body into 10 vertical equal zones. These include five zones on the right side and five zones on the left side of the body. While beneficial to reflexologists and other energy workers, medical professionals often share concern that individuals seeking out holistic treatments will fail to contact a health care provider for more serious illnesses.

Individuals working in this area often believe that if there is a blockage to the invisible life force often known as the chi or Qi, it can prevent the healing and recovery process. Whereas, one explanation related to how other parts of the body can react, suggest that the feet could be sending signals which balance the nervous system and release natural chemicals which reduce stress and relieve pain.

These hypotheses offered by the alternative and holistic community are mostly rejected by the scientific and medical community. In some cases, this is because there has been no scientific evidence to prove such system exist within the body. Whereas, in others, it is to prevent long-term clients from moving toward a more holistic approach to health care due to the loss of revenue which will occur in the process.

Claims that practitioners can manipulate energy have never been supported by science. For, there is no scientific proof that Qi, chi or life energy exist in the body. Whereas, practitioners and clients often report having experienced this energy first hand. While the medical professionals and scientists may reject this form of holistic healing, there are a number of satisfied clients whom would most likely disagree.

Zone therapy is used in a number of different countries. In fact, Denmark host so many practitioners that it is one of the most used forms of alternative medicines in the country. In 2005, a survey showed that 21.4 percent of the Danish population had experienced reflexology at some point and time while 6.1% had seen a reflexologist within the last year.




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