Foot reflexology is the study of foot reflex points to help cure the bodily stress that can cause pain, sleeplessness or other physical problems. This healing technique stimulates our own physical healing process. Reflexology can be a treatment to some medical conditions like insomnia by relaxing the body to relieve tension and stress.
Most people believe that insomnia is just the inability to sleep and rest but in fact, it can go beyond that. Mentioned below are some of the symptoms of insomnia which you might have been experiencing too.
1. Lying in bed for almost an hour but unable to sleep
2. Waking up without any reason during wee hours of night and having problems of going back to sleep again.
3. Waking up feeling un-refreshed and tired, and feeling the same thing all throughout the day.
4. You feel sleepy during the day when you shouldn’t be sleeping.
Lack of sleep for a day is not very harmful. The sleep pattern can be easily restored when you’re able to regain your bio clock again. But lack of sleep for how many days or weeks is a different thing.
People who have insomnia often say that the natural sleep has different satisfaction compare to the kind of sleep they get with sleeping drugs. That’s why most of them turn to foot reflexology to bring back their natural sleeping habit. There are certain reflex points on human’s foot that can be manipulated to increase physical and mental clarity. This reduces bodily stress so they can regain their healthy and restful sleep again.
How Reflexology treat insomnia?
Reflex points located in our toes links to our brain, which is the centre of all our actions. These are then stimulated to regain the sleeping habit of an insomnia patient.
In addition, the reflex point that links to the pineal gland is also treated. The hormone secreted by this gland, known as melatonin, affects the human sleeping pattern. There are also other more brain reflexes like the solar plexus, spine, respiratory and circulatory system that should be stimulated to clear up the imbalances leading the human body to a relaxed and healthier sleeping pattern.
Effective Reflexology Techniques
There are so many techniques used to renew body energy and relax pressured joints. Some of them include finger walking, and thumb walking. Consulting a professional reflexologist who knows what areas to avoid, what areas to work, and what techniques should be used, will guarantee you of getting back your great night’s sleep. The benefits of foot reflexology aid insomnia patients to cope up and relax under conditions of tension and stress. People who suffer from insomnia will experience better sleeping patterns, with uninterrupted longer rest cycles.