The Joy of Reflexology
推 拿 的 喜 悅
My Mission is to Bring out the Joy in Every Touch
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The Joy of Reflexology 推 拿 的 喜 悅
My Mission is to Bring out the Joy in Every Touch
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Taking Care of Your Mind, Body and Soul This website is created and managed by Marcial Designs 2008. Last updated: January 30, 2008
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the HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY The Origins of Reflexology Today Reflexology has recently become a popular and accepted form of alternative therapy in the West. However, reflexology has been around for as long as 5,000 years. Reflexology first appeared in ancient cultures including China, Egypt, Greece and Japan and in later years traveled to Europe and the United States. By manipulating the feet to restore balance to the body was a recognized healing technique in ancient China. Experts believe that reflexology dates back to the Fourth Century BC when it originated alongside the ancient Oriental practices of Shiatsu and Acupuncture. The first evidence of reflexology was the discovery of a wall painting in the tomb of Ankhamahor, "The Tomb of the Physician." painted on Saqqare, an ancient burial ground for Egyptian pharaohs. This Egyptian painting below was dated 2330 BC
This illustration shows the therapeutic benefits of manipulating specific points on the feet. The ancient wall painting is full of symbolic meaning. The pyramid shapes symbolize energy while the owl represents wisdom and learning and the three white birds depict peace, health, and prosperity. The tools that can be seen in the separate panel are representations of the instruments used in the surgical procedures of the time. The Egyptians believed the human body is a symphony of vibrations and the internal organs form an intricate orchestra. They believed the organs could be played by manipulating points on the feet. |
"The Paved Highway of Belief through touch and sight leads straightest into the human heart and the precints of the mind."- Lucretius As long as the spirit is strong, the body will follow for the body is forever the slave of your mind and can be willed to achieve great feats. A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. Brenda Marcial |
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