FOOT REFLEXOLOGY:/From A2 onward

Is anybody interested in this method of treatment in order to get rid of pain?

Throughout the last years the discussions about recognition of alternative therapies and their integration into conventional health care systems have become stronger. One of these therapies, which is controversally discussed, is known as reflexzone therapy or reflexology. Research has been carried out into this method with regard to its origin, functionality, concept and therapeutic use by reviewing published works.However, non of the published works gives a complete scientifically based and proved explanation of the method’s functionality and more research has to be done.

Evidence for the ancient origins of reflexology can be found in different cultures, such as India (over 5000 years BC), Assyria, Egypt (2500 BC) and in China (4000BC). Besides these, roots are also found in North America.

Fill the following missing words into the gaps.

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__________(1) Egyptian origins are probably displayed on a painting in __________(2) tomb of Ankhm’ahor, also known as the „physician’s tomb“. __________(3) though modern Egyptologists debate about the meaning of the __________(4), it is said that this painting probably illustrates  __________(5) treatment.

According to most authors, foot reflexology is indicated for the treatment of :

Pain and muscle spasm, infections, overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, nervous system, insomnia, anxiety, menstrual problems  reduced milk flow during breastfeeding, skin irritations, rashes, eczema, allergies, etc., hemorrhoids, edema, constipation, circulatory disturbances, depression, headache, varicose veins, kidney stones, multiple sclerosis, palliative care in cancer patients, diabetes, low back pain, pain related to frozen shoulder and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Watch the following video and answer these questions: (I had to change the video. This one is a little bit different)
-1.Which organs are mentioned?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
-2. Where is the digestive system on the foot/feet represented?………………………………………………………………………………………………………

– 3.Where are the muscles of the body represented?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
-4.Where is the pelvic area?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
– 5.Which is a good part of the foot to start the massage ? …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
– 6.In which region do people often have pains?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

-7. What kind of sensation do the strokes provoke?………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
-8. How intensive should the pressure be?……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

http://vodpod.com/watch/1862317-feet-reflexology?pod=rivella49